Lora Kinney

Jamaica Plain, MA *****

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+1-781-***-****

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Substance Abuse Counselor

BayMark Health Services - Boston, MA

February 2022 to Present

• Conducting individual counseling sessions for individuals diagnosed with a substance use disorder and co-occuring mental health disorders, as well as those with severe medical problems.

• Facilitating therapeutic groups for patients who have a substance use disorder.

• Providing a wide range of case Managent for Patients and assistance with Connection to basic services.

• Conducting biopsychsocial assessments for patients who have a substance use disorder.

• Communicating with the department of children and families to provide assistance to patients with open DCF cases.

• Working with a wide population of homeless individuals.

• Developing therapeutic relationships with a very culturally diverse population. Case Manager

Bay Cove Human Services, Inc. - Boston, MA

May 2021 to Present

• Manage caseload of clients suffering from substance use disorder in an acute care detox center.

• Make referrals for after care treatment for patients.

• Plan and lead psychosocial education groups for a variety of topics.

• Provide one on one brief counseling for patients.

• Administer bio psycho social, mental health assessments for individual patients. Group Leader

Belmont public schools - Belmont, MA

September 2018 to Present

• Supervise and ensure safety for elementary students

• Communicate with parents

• Design and lead art projects

Group Counselor

Belmont hill club - Belmont, MA

July 2019 to August 2019

Supervise and ensure safety of children ages 4 to 6 in a summer camp. Residential Counselor

Justice Resource Institute - Lexington, MA

September 2016 to February 2017

Supervise and ensure safety for girls with trauma and behavioral problems using a trauma informed approach.

school aged group leader

YMCA - Waltham, MA

September 2013 to December 2016

Responsibilities

supervise children during afterschool program

plan and lead developmentally appropriate curriculum Group Leader/kindergarten assistant /art teacher

Lextendedday - Lexington, MA

January 2016 to June 2016

Responsibilities

Supervise elementary students k-5 for homework, recess, snack and activities Assist kindergarten coordinator with leading group of 20 kindergarten for recess and projects Plan and lead art projects for 20 kindergartens and small groups of elementary students grade 2-5. Accomplishments

Bringing art skills and sharing love of art

Skills Used

Knowledge of psychology and child development

Leadership skills

Artistic skills

Childcare Provider

Self-employed - Lexington, MA

1999 to April 2014

Manage and care for the well-being of children ages 4 - 11 for private families

• Supervised homework and evening routine

• Entertained and engage children with games and arts and crafts Retail Associate for Women's Fragrances

Self-employed - Burlington, MA

November 2011 to January 2012

Greeted and assisted customers with fragrance purchases. Hospital Book Cart Volunteer

Self-employed - Boston, MA

September 2011 to January 2012

Provide recreational reading material for patients, families and staff on inpatient units throughout hospital Volunteer

Self-employed

May 2011 to September 2011

Greeted patients coming in for cancer treatment; provided hospitality, support and refreshments to patients and their families

Camp Counselor

Self-employed - Lexington, MA

2001 to 2003

Supervised children in grades K-5 for the Art span day camp

• Engaged in arts and crafts and recess activities Education

B.S. in Psychology

BOSTON UNIVERSITY - Boston, MA

January 2012

Painting

SCHOOL OF THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS BOSTON - Boston, MA Graphic Design

MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Bedford, MA

Skills

• Computers: Internet, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Basic Knowledge of French

• Adobe Illustrator

• Adobe Creative Suite

• Individual / Group Counseling

• Case Management

• Meeting facilitation (3 years)

• Addiction Counseling

• Social Work

• Crisis Intervention

• Group Therapy

• Motivational Interviewing

• Mental Health Counseling

• Behavioral Therapy

• Crisis Management

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Curriculum Development

• Behavioral Health

• Visual arts (10+ years)

• Intake Experience

• Presentation Skills

Certifications and Licenses

CPR Certification

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