Substance Abuse Counselor
Resume:
ANGEL L. PEREZ
Palm Bay, FL *2907
Cell: 609-***-****
************@*****.***
Objective
My objective is to have an opportunity of an interview format where my abilities and experience can be a benefit to the company and the patients. I have been cleared by the Department of Children and Families deemed eligible to work in a DCF General, DCF Childcare, and DCF Substance Abuse.
Willing to relocate to other parts of Florida State. Philadelphia PA, and New Jersey.
Ability Summary
Speak Spanish, Read Spanish, Write Spanish
Employment History
Bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor / Methadone
9/2022- to Present Central Florida Treatment Centers Palm Bay, FL
Developing Treatment Plans
Psychosocial assessment
Didactic Group and Individual counseling
Motivational interviewing
Refer or transfer clients to other modalities of treatment
Bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor / Methadone
6/2022- to 9/2022 Merakey NHS Parkside Philadelphia, PA
Developing Treatment Plans
Psychosocial assessment
Didactic Group and Individual counseling
Motivational interviewing
Refer or transfer clients to other modalities of treatment
Bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor / Methadone
3/2015- to 6/2022 Jev's Human Services ACT2 Philadelphia, PA
Developing Treatment Plans
Bio-Psychosocial assessment
Didactic Group and Individual counseling
Motivational interviewing
Refer or transfer clients to other modalities of treatment
Bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor
5/2014- to 3/2015 Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey Camden, NJ
Prescreening / Intake coordinator
Developing Treatment Plans
Observe and Monitor toxicology exams and results
Family and client Didactic Group and Individual counseling.
Motivational interviewing
Refer or transfer clients to other modalities of treatment
Chart Auditor
Monitored environment of care
Bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor / Methadone
10/2013- to 1/2014 Richmond Private Methadone Clinic Richmond, VA
Prescreening / Intake
Developing Treatment Plans
Observe and Monitor toxicology exams and results
Family and client Didactic Group and Individual counseling.
Motivational interviewing
Refer or transfer clients to other modalities of treatment
Monitored environment of care
Senior Substance Abuse Counselor / Methadone, Buprenorphine
10/2011- to 10/2013 Central Florida Treatment Centers Lake Worth, Fl
Prescreening / Intake Coordinator
HIV / Aids Counselor
Supervised 3 staff members
Code Orange Instructor / Facilitator
Developing Treatment Plans
Auditing counselors’ chart for compliance
Observe and Monitor toxicology exams and results
Family and client Didactic Group or Individual counseling.
Motivational interviewing
Refer or transfer clients to other modalities of treatment
Monitored environment of care
Assistant Program Coordinator / Substance Abuse Counselor / Methadone, Buprenorphine
11/2010 - 08/2011
New Horizon Treatment Services, Inc- MATI
Trenton, NJ
Supervised 8 staff members
Monitored staff case load and reviewed clients progress in treatment
Responsible for weekly staff meetings
Assigned job duties to the staff as required
Developing Treatment Plans
Monitored staff for job compliance
Observed and Monitor toxicology exams and results
Family, Client, Didactic Individual or Group counseling.
Motivational interviewing
CARF chart auditor
Refer or transfer clients to other modalities of treatment
Daily report writing on progress of staff and patients
Senior Substance Abuse Counselor and compliance officer / Methadone, Buprenorphine
11/2009 - 11/2010
Urban Treatment Associates, Inc - MATI
Camden, NJ
Prescreening / Intake Coordinator
HIV / Aids Counselor
Developing Treatment Plans
Observed and Monitored toxicology exams and results
Family and client didactic counseling
Facilitated Group and Individual counseling sessions
Motivational interviewing
CARF chart auditor
Oriented clients to facility policies and procedures in treatment
Refer or transfer clients to other modalities of treatment
Audited all medical records for staff compliance
Substance Abuse Counselor / Methadone, Buprenorphine
05/2008 - 11/2009
NHS Parkside Recovery
Camden, NJ
Prescreening / Intake Coordinator
HIV / Aids Counselor
Developing Treatment Plans
Observed and Monitored toxicology exams and results
Family and client didactic counseling.
Motivational interviewing
Facilitated Group and Individual counseling sessions
Oriented clients to facility policies and procedures in treatment
Refer or transfer clients to other modalities of treatment
Mental Health Worker / Inpatient Psychiatric
11/ 2002 - 04/ 2010 Buttonwood Psychiatric Hospital Pemberton, NJ
Monitored and evaluated patients on intake
Developed treatment plans with the treatment team
Responsible for the safety of all patients
MICA counselor for the Mentally Ill Chemical Abuser
Anger Management Group facilitator
Trained staff in the art off restraint and seclusion
Code Green Instructor using the least restrictive means of restraint and seclusion
Restrained clients when out of control
Monitored patients on an individual basis
Escorted patients to medical appointments or court hearings
Facilitated Group and Individual counseling sessions
Education and Training
Issuing Institution
Qualification
Course of Study
The Pennsylvania State University - Pennsylvania, PA
May 2020 to May 2021
American InterContinental University
10/3/2004 to 3/15/2009
Undergraduate
Master’s Degree
Chemical Dependency Prevention and Counseling
Business Administration Healthcare Management
Occupational Licenses & Certificates
Certification Title
Issuing Organization
Completion Date
Expiration Date
CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid
NationalCPRFoundation
06/12/2024
06/12/2026
Detailed References
Reference known for year (s)
Gwendolyn White, Executive Director
Jevs Human Services
215-***-**** Ext 2690
Louis Corominas, Principal
New York City Board of Education
Clara Colon, MS, CAP, Program Director
Lake Worth, FL
Darryl Parraway, LCSW, Professor, Program Coordinator
Trenton, NJ
Jeffrey Clayton, MS, LPC, Director Substance Abuse
Camden, NJ
Selena Méndez, LCADC, CCS, Clinical Supervisor
Camden, NJ
Jim Melvin, LCADC, CCS, Clinical Supervisor
Camden, NJ
Janessa Baker, Program Director
Camden, NJ
Other References will be provided at interview format.
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