Behavioral Health Substance Abuse

Jonathan Higginbotham

Substance Abuse Counselor/Behavioral Health Counelor

Cairo, GA 39828 *****************@*******.*** 229-***-****

Use experience and education to enhance organization Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Work Experience

Substance Abuse Counselor/ Behavioral Health Counselor Georgia Pines CSB- Thomasville, GA-December 1,2020- September 15,2021 Provide clinical services at a CSU. Conduct intakes provide individual and group therapy, complete bio-psychosocial assessments and treatment planning. Coordination for discharge services and follow up appointments for ongoing patient treatment. Provide behavioral health services and follow up appointments for ongoing patient treatment. Attend weekly clinical staffing with clinical team Substance Abuse Counselor/Behavioral Health Counselor McIntosh Trail CSB Behavioral Health Center - Griffin, GA February 2019 to November 24, 2020

Provide clinical services at a CSU. Conduct intakes provide individual and group therapy, complete bio-psychosocial assessments and treatment planning. Coordination for discharge services and follow up appointments for ongoing patient treatment. Provide behavioral health services and follow up appointments for ongoing patient treatment. Attend weekly clinical staffing with clinical team Counselor/Owner

Full Circle Counseling - Cairo, GA

November 2013 to Present

I counsel individuals dealing substance abuse and life controlling issues and assist them in developing new and productive ways of dealing with their issues. This is my practice and I am the owner.

Consumer Specialist/Personal Advocate

Southwestern State Hospital - Thomasville, GA

2011 to 2013

Facilitated individuals in transitioning back into society

● Counseled and taught classes to individuals dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues

● Assisted in resolving any conflicts clients may have with hospital Substance Abuse Counselor

Judicial Alternatives of Georgia -

Cairo, GA 2011 to 2013

Counseled students and taught a weekly class for individuals on probation for drug and/or alcohol charges

● Helped students develop plans for living a healthy lifestyle and coping with high risk situations

● Advised and supported individuals in developing plans for obtaining employment and managing financial responsibilities Manager

Grove Farm Nurseries - Cairo, GA

2007 to 2010

Developed and analyzed financial statements

● Mediated all customer service issues

● Handled all accounts receivable, accounts payable, and retail transactions

Manager

B.L. Mullinax Landscaping & Shrubbery, Inc

2005 to 2007

Directed employees and oversaw operations in landscape nursery

● Settled all customer service and sales issues

● Managed all nursery related financial matters

Education

Master's in Professional Counseling

Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA

Master of Arts in Human Services

Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

Ashford University - Clinton, IA

Skills

• Spreadsheet applications, Word, PowerPoint, Excel (5 years)

• Substance Abuse

• Counseling

• Mental Health

• Case Management

• problem solving

• Therapy

• Microsoft Office

• Documentation

• Individual / Group Counseling

• Group Therapy

• Behavioral Therapy

• Financial Report Interpretation

• Behavioral Therapy

• Financial Report Interpretation

• Individual / Group Counseling

• Mental Health Counseling

• Crisis Intervention

• Group Therapy

• Meeting Facilitation

• Social Work

• Accounts Receivable

• Motivational Interviewing

• Program Development

• Behavioral Health

• Curriculum Development

• Child & Family Counseling

• Behavior Management

• Account Reconciliation

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Research

Certifications and Licenses

Certified Addiction Counselor II (CAC II)

Master Addiction Counselor (MAC)

Assessments

Active Listening — Highly Proficient

July 2020

Actively listening and appropriately responding in conversations. Full results: Highly Proficient

Problem Solving — Proficient

November 2018

Measures a candidate's ability to analyze relevant information when solving problems. Full results: Proficient

Case Management & Social Work — Proficient

August 2020

Prioritizing case tasks, gathering information, and providing services without judgment. Full results: Proficient

Work Motivation — Proficient

August 2020

Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work Full results: Proficient

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