Substance Abuse & Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Resume:
Eric S. Williams, M.S., LCDC, C.A.R.T
Spring, TX 77386
**********@*****.***
Career Overview
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (#12731) specialized in providing individual and group counseling, and life skills training, as well as possess competence and experience in working with diverse populations that include families, adults, and adolescents with employment, substance abuse, and disability issues. Experience training new rehabilitation staff and facilitating Policy & Procedure Guidelines to staff, as well as our partners, in order to ensure that the staff documents all relevant duties accurately. Possess strong clinical skills in providing outpatient, inpatient, and residential treatment, as well as facilitation of Life Skills Training, Relapse Prevention, Cognitive Intervention, Budgeting, and COPSD unto clients within a Therapeutic Community setting. Experienced in conducting intake interviews, developing treatment plans, formulating short-term and long-term goals with clients, as well as developing continuum of care plans that reflect the treatment needs of clients, in which may assist them in sustaining a sober and healthy lifestyle. Experienced in assisting and referring individuals with disabilities, homelessness, unemployed, substance abuse issues and mental health issues to community resources in which may encourage self-sufficient long-term healthy living.
Education
Master of Business Administration
Strayer University, District of Colombia, DC
Graduation: December 2019
Master of Science in Psychology
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
Graduation: November 2015
Master of Science in Strategic Leadership
Mountain State University, Beckley, WV
Graduation: May 2009
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX
Graduation: December 2002
Employment Experience
Texas Workforce Commission-Vocational Rehab Services Houston, TX June 2016-Present
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
●Train new hire staff on how to document and complete Vocational Rehabilitation job duties
related to serving individuals with disabilities.
●Lead presentations that describe the functions of our agency, as well as the eligibility criteria
in which each client must meet in order to receive services. Presentations are conducted in
front of community providers within the Harris County Region.
●Create rehabilitation or treatment plans based on clients’ values, strengths, limitations, and
goals.
●Facilitate Policy & Procedure Guidelines to staff members of the Houston Region, in a
technological and instruction setting boardroom.
●Provide individual and group counseling to help clients adjust to their disability.
●Help employers understand the needs and abilities of people with disabilities, as well as laws
and resources that impact people with disabilities.
●Provide counseling and guidance in the areas of: Career exploration, personal grooming,
financial stability, job seeking skills, community resources, transitional job site opportunities
and other areas which may affect employment.
●Arrange for clients to obtain services, such as medical care or career training
●Assist newly employed individuals in the orientation to the firm's policies, procedures,
products, services, standards, fringe benefits, and opportunities.
●Provide or obtain on-the-job training and/or other employment related support services as
needed for successful closure.
●Create Purchase Orders in order to generate payment agreement of services unto Certified
Providers affiliated with DRS Services.
●Submit payment of invoices submitted to the DRS Office in order to fulfill the financial
commitment between the consumer, DRS, and Certified Provider.
Overcome-Addiction Houston, TX & Spring, TX January 2020-Present
DWI Intervention Instructor
●Facilitate DWI Intervention and DWI Education curriculum unto court appointed violators
who are on probation with the Harris County Probation Department.
●Instruct curriculum, via Zoom, unto group of 10 participants every Tuesday and Thursday 3
hours each day for 8 weeks.
●Facilitate DWI Education and Intervention curriculum that is designed through the Texas
Department of Criminal Justice and The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation
●Monitor and grade homework assignments through the CANVAS link and provide feedback
unto the participants for encouragement, correction, or improvement.
Work Services Corporation Wichita Falls, TX October 2015-June 2016
Employment Specialist & Counselor
●Responsible for making necessary social and community connections, in order to develop
appropriate business relationships with employers, housing, and educational agencies to
ensure client’s opportunity of success.
●Develop, implement and monitor Individual Service Plans establishing appropriate goals
related to employing and assisting clients in the community.
●Act as liaison with employers, union, public and private employment agencies and other
Goodwill staff to develop job opportunities
●Develop, implement and monitor Individual Service Plans establishing appropriate goals
and objectives for each individual consumer
● Submit billing payment packets of DARS 1833 and 1835 Forms for payment of
employment placements.
●Provide counseling and guidance in the areas of: Career exploration, personal grooming,
financial, job seeking skills, community resources, transitional job site opportunities and
other areas which may affect employment. Function as case manager
● Develop job opportunities and modification services which match consumer individual
needs.
●Assist newly employed individuals in the orientation to the firm's policies, procedures,
products, services, standards, fringe benefits, and opportunities.
●Provide or obtain on-the-job training and/or other employment related support services as
needed for successful closure
Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth- Wichita Falls, TX November 2014-September 2015
Veteran Services Case Manager & Counselor
● Provides services for local Veterans that are homeless or indigent in basic
services.
● Counsel Veterans on how to manage their finances or on how to obtain
employment in order to develop healthy and long-term independent skills for
living successfully.
● Conduct screenings, intake, and assessment of Veterans who are homeless or
on verge of being homeless in order to provide them with rental assistance,
food, clothing, or employment referral.
● Collaborate with other agencies within the community and with referral
sources that may be able to assist Veterans with rental assistance, vehicle
assistance, food assistance, family counseling, individual counseling, medical
assistance, and mental health assistance to ensure for long-term stability.
● Provide counseling unto clients who request for chemical dependency
counseling and referral for counseling, in order to address the underlying
issues of his/her Axis I Diagnosis.
● Maintain all necessary records including submission of payments, managing the budget
through P-Card usage and monitoring, Monthly Progress Reports, financial stewardship,
computer entries, i.e., placements, follow-up and status change, Employer Job Orders and
Target Job Tax Credit Reports, etc.
Texas Dept. of State Health Services-NTSH Vernon, TX April 2010 – March 2012
Substance Abuse Counselor II
Provided Substance Abuse Services for mentally ill and mentally retarded patients who have a history of substance abuse. Provides recreational activity guidance to clients and patients
Worked with the referring Treatment Teams to assess the patient needs and writes objectives and progress notes in Clinician Record Keeping System (CRS) in accordance to the CRS Users guidelines
Completed COPSD assessments on patients as needed for Substance Abuse/COPSD Services by evaluating the patients functioning and insight thus enabling the Counselor to determine placement needs
Evaluated patient needs and resources, make recommendations, coordinate placement with Treatment Team and complete necessary placement form by discussing existing resources among Counselors in order to provide services which are more specifically suited for each individual
Submitted continuing education applications and certificates in order to demonstrate acceptable proficiency in those areas critical to functioning as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor according to the guidelines in the Substance Abuse Policy and Procedure manual.
Provided clinical and administrative supervision to the MSU Substance Abuse Counselor I and COPSD Support staff position as needed in order to ensure a constant line of communication exists and to stay a tuned to skill acquisition of patient care
Maintained databases by entering confidentiality information, verifying, and updating records; assisted families, visitors, physicians, nurses and staff with general directions
The Salvation Army Inc. Carr P. Collins Social Services Dallas, TX June 2009 – March 2010
Substance Abuse Counselor (RTC/TTC)
Conducted Intake Assessment of the client’s issues (ASI)
Provided the client with information of his/her rights as a client under counsel
Monitored the progress of each client by conducting weekly sessions in which the client is able to process any underlying issues
Provided the client medical attention or supply the client access to retrieve medical attention via MHMR, COC, or Parkland Hospital
Administered unto the client a treatment plan that will address his/her attaining employment, staying clean and sober, attaining a driver’s license, or addressing medical issues
Conduct Individual and Group Counseling that may include Family Counseling, in order to adequately address the underlying issues of the client’s substance use disorder.
Provide the client with a Continuum of Care that may enable them to properly achieve discharge plan goals.
Work with the client in order to construct a Treatment Plan that will allow for them to develop reachable and achievable goals, pertaining to their reported substance use disorder and familial/social issues.
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern, TDCJ Johnston Winnsboro, TX Dec 2006 – Nov 2008 Substance Abuse Counselor
Provided a continuum of substance abuse treatment services and accountability programming appropriate to the needs of the individual offenders
Provided treatment and accountability programs to reduce recidivism
Developed a uniform screening and assessment of offender, and place the substance abuse offender in appropriate level of programming
Conducted Judge Reports, Behavior Contracts, Discharge Summaries, and Tracking Sheets of the offender’s participation of compliance or non-compliance in program
Emphasized the participation of offenders in support groups such as: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Facilitated Cognitive Intervention, and Relapse Prevention unto 50-200 inmates weekly
Conducted process groups, with assigned offenders on personal caseload (20 or more, inmates, weekly)
Skills and Training:
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Proficient in Zoom, e-Campus, and Blackboard
Proficient in online learning platforms and virtual education
Adult/Child restraint training, First Aid/CPR
Special Needs and Behavior Crisis (training)
License and Certification:
● Texas Department of State Health Services Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (#12731) Expiration Date: 11/30/2024
Certified Anger Resolution Therapist
● DWI Intervention Program Instructor (Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation)
License #105230 Expiration Date: June 2026
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