O B J E C T I V E

Gain more experience and knowledge to continue to provide

quality treatment and education to individuals with addiction issues. R E C E N T W O R K H I S T O RY

January 2019-Current Substance Abuse Counselor

Berkshire County House of Corrections

• Facilitated several open and closed groups, including: Addiction Education, Basic Recovery Anger Management, Building Social Networks Healthy Relationships, Victim Impact, The Hard Journey Home, Parenting, Getting Motivated to Change, Unlock Your Thinking- Change your mind, Life Skills

• Participated in weekly Team Meetings evaluating the progress inmates, of and staff meetings to discuss relevant news

• Individual and group substance abuse counseling

• Assist in putting together and submitting grant proposal for RSAT (Residential Substance Abuse Treatment) program, along with quarterly reporting

• Obtain and maintain data for BSAS (Bureau of Substance Addiction Services) January 2019– May 2019 Recovery Specialist II

Clinical Stabilization Services (BMC-Pittsfield)

Maintained Client notes from facilitating group treatment daily

Attended to clients during times of stress and checked in consistently

Facilitated groups such as: Basic Recovery, Relapse Prevention and Coping Skills

Floor Watch during times when clients were in their bedrooms/ living areas

November 2017-January 2019 Substance Abuse Clinician Berkshire County Community Corrections (Old Colony YMCA)

Conducted LSI (Level of Service Inventory) and TCU (Texas Christian University, this is a substance abuse assessment) assessments and created Treatment plans based on those assessments, combined with an in person interview with the client

Facilitated Groups such as, but not limited to: Anger Management, Parenting, Relapse Prevention, Responsible Thinking, MRT (Moral Reconation Therapy), 12 Steps

Assisted Treatment Manager with supervising staff and daily issues in his absence, as Lead Clinician

Attended Weekly Staff and Treatment Team Meetings to discuss and resolve client difficulties and new clients

Worked along side with Probation and Parole to meet the needs of the required legal stipulations and needs of the client 2016-2017 RSAT Case Manager and Program Director

Berkshire County House of Corrections

• Discharge checklists and reentry planning

• Recommendation to WMWRC (Western MA Wellness and Recovery Center), based on TCU assessment and weekly meetings

• Provide individual counseling

• Facilitate groups, such as: 12 Step, CERPP and Parenting, Addiction Education

15 Maple Street

Dalton, MA 01226

Cell Phone: 774-***-****

Work Phone:413-***-**** ext.

1326

Nancy Reis

Assess situations and make appropriate referrals

Education and Career Goal Assessments

60 Day Review and Classification planning

2015-2016 Pretrial Case Manager

Berkshire County House of Corrections

Initial intake, including TCU (substance abuse screening) and review of criminal history

Recommendation to the STOPP program, based on TCU assessment

Educational reading assessment administration

Monitor inmate phone calls that are completed on office phone

Provide individual counseling

Facilitate groups, such as: NA 12 Step, Overdose Prevention, Getting Motivated to Change and Path to Recovery

Assess situations and make appropriate referrals 2014-2015 Substance Abuse Counselor

Berkshire County House of Corrections

Facilitated several open and closed groups, including: Thinking for a Change, Parenting, Basic Recovery, Addiction Education, CERPP, Living Sober, Overdose Prevention, and The Hard Journey Home

Participated in weekly meeting for evaluations of eligibility in going to WMCAC, Team Meetings evaluating the progress of inmates, and staff meetings to discuss relevant news

Administered the RSAT Pre/Post tests and corrected them

One on one and group substance abuse counseling

Developed Curriculums for Thinking for a Change, Parenting, Overdose Prevention and Hard Journey Home

2013 Student Intern

Berkshire County House of Corrections

Assisted Substance Abuse counselors in facilitating groups, such as: Healthy relationships, Relapse Prevention, Basic Recovery, Anger Management

Involved in the Substance Abuse Assessment for multiple inmates, through observation and assisting substance abuse counselor. Also completed the assessment without direct supervision.

Participated in meetings that discussed inmate’s issues, progress and goals

2014-2021 Direct Care Support

Keenan House (Brien Center)

Assist residents in service plans and assess weekly progress

Monitor use of medications

Shift counts of prescription narcotic medications

Complete and follow any instructions per Site Supervisor/Program Supervisor

2012-2020 Matron

Pittsfield Police Department

Monitoring female prisoners through use of television monitor and direct observation

Reporting to Desk Sergeant with any problems or issues Nancy Reis

E D U C AT I O N

2022-2023 Master of Arts- Human Service Counseling: Addictions and Recovery, Liberty University

2018 Addiction Counselor Education Certificate Program, Westfield State University

2009-2012 Associate of Science (Criminal Justice), Berkshire Community College

2012-2014 Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Social Work

(Concentration in Criminal Justice), Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

I have also received several CEUs in the following topics:

Motivational Interviewing

Counseling African Americans with Substance Use Disorders

Using Recovery-Oriented Principles in Addiction Practice

Understanding the role of Peer Recovery Coaches

Including Family and Community in the Recovery Process

Providing Effective Opioid Dependence Treatment

Integrating Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders: What Addiction Counselors Need to Know

Referring to Mutual Support Groups: Distinguishing between the Choices

Healing the Addicted Brain: Cutting Edge Science and Brain Neurochemistry

The Neurobiology of Addiction and Effective Treatment

Opioid Overdose Prevention

Addressing Father Absence in Substance Abuse Treatment C E R T I F I C A T I ON S/ LICENSURES

• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC-I)

• Medication Assisted Treatment Counselor (MATC)

• Forensic Addictions Counselor (FAC)

• C R I M I N A L C ON D U C T A N D S U B S T A N C E A B U S E C U R R I C U L UM

• M O R A L R E CON A T I ON T H E R A P Y C U R R I C U L UM

• COMMON P U R P O S E, C O U N S E L I NG M EN WHO B A T T E R, C U R R I C U L UM

• M O T I V A T I ON I N E R V I E W I NG

• L S / CM I A S S E S S M E N T A DM I N I S T R A T I ON C OM P U T E R S K I L L S

I have above average computer skills when it comes to Microsoft Word and Powerpoint.

R E F E R E N C E S

Mark Massaro, ADS of Mental Health, Berkshire County House of Corrections

413-***-**** ext. 1313

Kyle Schadler, Program and Clinical Director, Berkshire County Community Corrections Center and IPAEP (Intimate Partner Abuse Education Program)

413-***-****

Patricia Kelly, Coworker and Case Manager, Berkshire County House of Corrections

413-***-**** ext. 1309

Paul Perry, Treatment Manager, Berkshire County Community Corrections Center 413-***-****

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