Substance Abuse Counselor/ Therapist

RUTH THOMAS

AMFT and SUD certified

Cell # 661-***-**** email: *************@*****.***

PROFILE SUMMARY

Certified Addiction Professional (#6814) with five years experienced. Registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (AMFT #117950). Comfortable working in an environment with multi-cultural and socio-economic issues. Effective communicator and strategic trainer. Adept at considering the needs of the individual fulfilling case management duties and maintaining confidentiality.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Clinical Evaluation Treatment Planning Group counseling Maintaining a Good Relationship with Client Teamwork Computer Proficiency Detail- oriented Excellent Communication and trained in Motivational Interview. EMDR trained.

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P R O F E SS I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

PRE-LICENSED THERAPIST 11-13-23 to 4-26-24

Bakersfield Recovery Services

Performed clinical evaluations to assess the client’s needs. Assist with case conceptualization and treatment planning.

Successfully worked with especially difficult clients.

Established positive, trusting rapport with clients.

Substance abuse disorder assessments.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR July- 15-21 to 11-09-23

and PRE-LICENSED THERAPIST

COLLEGE COMMUNITY SERVICES

Performed clinical evaluations to assess the client’s needs and assist with case conceptualization and treatment planning.

Implemented treatment plans and performed clinical counseling.

Trained in Motivational Interviewing.

Diagnose mental health disorders.

Conducted Group and individual counseling and case management

Refers clients to outside specialist or agencies when necessary.

Follows all safety protocols and maintains client confidentiality.

Maintained thorough records of client’s meetings and progress.

LERDO PRE-TRIAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY March 20, 2020-Sept.10, 2020

Provided case management services to monitor and follow up with client progress in treatment program.

Performed assessments, and evaluations to assess client needs and determine goals for treatment.

Adhere to policies indicative to the standards of confidentiality and safety of the clients.

GEO GROUP WOMENS’S CORRECTIONAL FACILITY Dec. 2016—March 1, 2019

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Performed clinical evaluations to assess the client’s needs and assist with case conceptualization and treatment planning.

Successfully worked with especially difficult clients.

Implemented treatment plans and performed clinical counseling.

Trained in Motivational Interviewing.

Transition Facilitator.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR Sept. 20, 2015 – Nov 2016

Community Service Organization, Bakersfield, CA, 93305

Provided case management services to monitor and follow up with client progress in treatment program.

Performed intakes, assessments, and evaluations to assess client needs and determine goals for treatment.

Adhere to policies indicative to the standards of confidentiality and safety of the clients.

Provided individual and group counseling services.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).

Great with PowerPoint presentations.

Proactive ability to work well with team assignments.

E D U C A T I O N H I S T O R Y

University of Phoenix, Bakersfield, CA United States Gradation 3/2014

Bachelor of Science Program Graduate.

Psychology Major.

University of Phoenix, Bakersfield, CA United States Gradation 6/31/2019

Master of Science program.

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist. Register as of 2/4/2020

Capella University Minneapolis, United States Present, expected graduation 6/2025

MS Psychology.

With specialization in child and adolescent development.

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