Mental Health Substance Abuse
Resume:
Michelle Doyle
**************@*****.***
**** - **** ******, *** ********, PA 15066
Summary
Substance Abuse Counselor, BA with a dedicated focus in Substance Abuse and Mental Health.
Goal of obtaining Clinical Social Work Degree in 2024.
Highly skilled in relationship building, communication, trauma informed care, and case management. Ability to provide clinical counseling and support to clients suffering from drug or alcohol dependency. Educate families/supports in the individuals recovery process.
Professional experience is not limited to only those who are addicted but also for those who desire a life of independence from the use of substances to improve their life, working toward a goal of personal self-improvement, meeting their goals and needs.
Skill Highlights
Microsoft Excel
Credible/Alleva
Outlook
Microsoft Office
Adobe Acrobat
WorkZone
Project Management
Workflows
Curriculum based therapeutic group facilitation.
Time Management
ASAM Criteria
Comfortable with both Windows and Mac environment
Adobe
Learn and use multiple client style/guides simultaneously.
Teamwork
Google Docs
Social Media
NASW Code of Ethics
Ability to Prioritize
Excellent communication/Relationship building.
Treatment plan goals/intervention
Leadership
Medication Assisted Management
adaptable
Professional Experience
POWER Recovery, POWER House (3.1 Level of Care)
Therapist - Clinically Managed Low-Intensity Residential Services
November 2022 – Present
Manage Managing all aspects of a case from date of entry to date of discharge.
Evaluating patients' physical and mental behaviors.
Developing appropriate treatment and recovery plans.
Facilitating individual and group therapy sessions.
Monitoring patients over time to access treatment progress.
Collaborating with psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, social workers, and departments of correction.
Identifying behaviors that interfere with treatment and recovery.
Assisting primary caregivers to manage addiction-related behavior.
Gateway Rehab, Care Coordination, Center of Excellence
Care Coordinator, Outpatient
October 2020 – November 2022
LaurelCare Treatment Center
Outpatient Therapist, PRN
November 2020 – Present
Facilitate outpatient therapy group in settings.
Assist in evaluating health and substance abuse concerns.
Identifying issues, create goals and treatment plans.
coping mechanisms
reestablish life/career goals.
Gateway Rehab, Care Coordination (Center of Excellence)
Peer Support/Case Management
October 2018 – November 2021
Assist patients in the process of goal meeting and life skills.
Refer patients to Mental Health and PCP practitioners as well as helping patient obtain confidential treatment for life-sustaining illnesses (i.e.: HIV/Hepatitis/SUD use/pregnancy during substance abuse)
Adhere to state requirements as needed for Continuing Education Credits
Support clients in recovery from substance use disorder, serving as a mentor.
assist individuals in life skills that are necessary to abstain from substance abuse and its properties.
Assist patients in obtaining safe and stable housing, advocate for those who have legal issues pending; monitor patients during self-help meetings to assure participation and adhere to principals set in place.
Monitor patients while in treatment facilities.
Build relationship with clients/relationship strengthening.
Assist clients in managing goals to prevent relapse.
Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania – Representing Gateway Rehab
Represented the Mental Health/Drug and Alcohol community at the State Capitol by performing an interview that will go directly to the State Senate to bring awareness to the struggles these clients face when trying to obtain safe and stable housing.
Directly represented by the Housing Alliance by explaining the direct effects of shortening the time a landlord must evict a family or individual from their place of residence to State Representatives at the Capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Collaborated with members of the Housing Coalition to present needs to those in office at the state Capitol.
St. Clair Hospital - Representing Gateway Rehab
In collaboration with Gateway Rehab act as a Mentor/Peer Support for the hospital providing patients with resources to treatment options, self-help attendance; collaborate with hospital staff to ensure insurance records are current. Assist patients in determining the best treatment option that suits their needs.
Personal Stylist, Stitch Fix, Remote Employee
November 2018 - Present
Interact with clients to understand their styling needs.
Recommend clothing suggestions and overall looks that appeal to the client.
Source items from a range of established and elite brands
Interact with the client to suggest ideas as well as how to wear each item.
Give feedback via text, photo sharing and email.
Develop an ongoing relationship with clients to establish a clientele.
Project Management
Education, Awards and Achievements
West Virginia University/Part Time
Eberly School of Social Work. MSW Program
August 2021 – Present
GPA 4.0
Southern New Hampshire University, New Hampshire
BA in Psychology/Minor in SUD earned May 2010
GPA upon completion 4.0
Maintained High Honors throughout education.
The National Society of Leadership and Success 2018 - Present
Alpha Sigma Phi
Leadership Honor Society
Selected by campus administration to participate among top students in a leadership program including:
Leadership Training Day: Trained in leadership and success skills via an introspective and interactive training session.
Speaker Events: Participated in seminars led by celebrities and best-selling authors on topics such as leadership, time management, and goal setting.
Success Networking Teams:
oParticipated in peer-based leadership development teamseams
oExperience in setting and achieving goals, receiving coaching, coaching others, and holding others accountable to commitments.
References available upon request.
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