Substance Abuse Counselor, CASAC
Resume:
Lisa A. Beckett, CASAC (NY #****)
Sacramento, CA 95816
Cell Phone: 518-***-****
E-mail: ***********@***.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a managerial position in the field of substance abuse. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
30 years of experience in the field of substance abuse and work with the criminal justice population.
Strong management experience; 16 years as director of local and regional clinical programs.
Experience in delegating authority; managing a staff of 14 Clinical, Medical and Office employees and a patient population up to 180 patients in an outpatient setting.
Experience in staff recruitment and retention.
Maximizing growth potential creatively, in a not-for-profit world.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance for NYS OASAS (Part 818 and 822) JACHO, Managed Care, APG billing and Health Homes.
CAC/CASAC since 1990.
EXPERIENCE:
Clinical Director: New Choices Recovery Center, 846 State St. Schenectady, NY and 302 State St. Schenectady, NY. March 2014 to October 2016.
Responsible for the daily operations of an outpatient program through regulatory compliance, staff scheduling, staff retention, chart compliance, staff training, clinical supervision, managing fiscal viability, program development through creative and evidence based practices. Establish strong community relationships with referents and other community resources.
Regional Director: Peter Young Housing, Industries and Treatment, 820 River St. Inc. Schenectady, NY. September 2012 to March 2014.
Responsible for the oversight of two outpatient substance abuse programs and an inpatient rehab. Regulatory compliance with OASAS, DOH, and Justice Center investigations. Supervision of three program directors and three clinical supervisors.
Conducting Quality Improvement (QI) and Utilization Review (UR) meetings for multiple locations. Annual planning and implementation for all locations. Provided agency wide In-service trainings on ethics, incident reporting, and treatment planning, implementation of the 10e11 electronic medical record and corporate compliance.
Program Director: Conifer Park, INC. Troy. NY. May 2001- September 2012. Acting Director, Glens Falls, NY and Assistant Director, Schenectady, NY. December 2000 - May 2001.
Responsible for the daily operations of an outpatient program through regulatory compliance, staff scheduling, staff retention, chart compliance, staff training, clinical supervision, managing fiscal viability, implementation of the 10e11 electronic medical record, program development through creative evidence based practices. Establish strong community relationships with referents and other community resources. Clinical Coordinator of Specialized Services: Seton Addiction Treatment, Troy, NY (Formally Leonard Hospital - Addiction Services). August 1994 to December 2000.
Responsible for the coordination of community education and outreach for addiction services and the hospital providing in-services, community training, health fairs for area schools, businesses and the public.
Responsible for inpatient community relations by contacting referents regarding satisfaction and the exchanging of information.
Conducted evaluations at jails and prisons for potential referrals and services. Provided assessments and training for the Physicians of the hospital and the outpatient medical sites.
Senior Counselor. Responsibilities included incorporating an IOS service into the outpatient location, programming development, staff supervision, provided individual, and group counseling. Lisa A. Beckett, CASAC NY (#4369)
EXPERIENCE:
Vocational & Group Therapist: St. Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center, Albany, NY. October 1990 to April 1994.
Responsible for individual and group counseling, vocational assessments and referrals, case management, treatment planning, coordination of managed care, writing and presenting educational lectures and family sessions. Implemented the use of ASAM criteria into the medical record through staff trainings and direct supervision.
Alcoholism Counselor: Pinellas County Addiction Services, Dunedin, FL. October 1989 to April 1990.
Responsible for clinical evaluations and assessments of DWI Offenders, conducted individual & group counseling as well as educational presentations.
Senior Probation Counselor: Pride, Inc., New Port Richey, FL. November 1987 to September 1989.
Responsible for monitoring clients with substance abuse, mental health, and domestic violence issues. Provided clinical evaluations and assessments for the electronic monitoring of the in-house arrest program. Conducted violation of probation hearings with the Judges of Pasco County. Alcoholism Counselor: Albany Citizen’s Addiction Services / Honor Court, Albany, NY. May 1990 to October 1990 and June 1986 to October 1987.
Court advocacy and recommendations, covering three misdemeanor courts and a felony court.
Evaluations, assessments, treatment planning referrals, individual and group counseling. Consultation to Judges, Probation Officers and Attorneys.
Resident Counselor: Hope House, Inc. Albany, NY. March 1986 to June 1986.
Overnight and weekend client supervision, monitoring client participation in activities and shift change reporting to staff.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Coalition of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services of Northeastern New York. Treasurer for 20 years.
Hudson Valley Community College Advisory Committee, 2008 - 2016.
Rensselaer County Community Services Board, 2012 – 2016. RECOGNITIONS:
For Service to the Residents of Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County Legislature. August, 2014
Lifetime Achievement Award for Dedication to the Addictions Recovery Field The Albany County Prevention and Treatment Providers, The Albany County Stop DWI Committee, and Albany County. September, 2016
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