Delrasil Williams
***** ***** ****. ~ Houston, TX77070 ~ (713) 922 - 2851
Email: ********@*****.***
Highly skilled self-motivated chemically dependency counselor possessing a strong commitment to supporting individuals through their recovery journey and helping them achieve long-term sobriety. Experienced and competent counselor who will apply various therapeutic techniques and modalities to support behavioral change and recovery. A dependable professional with superior communication skills used to maintain continuous collaboration between management, parents, client and the community. A counselor that strives to adhere to ethical guidelines and professional standards in counseling practice.
Experience in the following core competencies:
~Assessment and Evaluation ~Relapse Prevention
~Treatment Planning ~Motivational Enhancement
~Counseling and Therapy ~Family Involvement
~Client Education ~Referral and Coordination
~Case Management ~Documentation and Record Keeping
~Crisis Intervention ~Ethical and Professional Practice
Education
Associates Degree General Studies
(May 1990) ~ Navarro Junior College Corsicana, TX
Certification of Completion Human Services Substance Abuse Specialty
(December 1999) ~ Angelina College Lufkin, TX
Certifications
Cannabis Youth Treatment (CYT) ~ Trainer of Trainers
Licensed Chemically Dependence Counselor ~ Certificate
Trainings
Motivation Interviewing ~ The Turning Point Inc.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ~ The Turning Point Inc.
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Experience in Counseling
*The Turning Point Inc. ~ Houston, Tx ~ 2007 - 2024
Conducted thorough assessments to understand the client’s substance use history, mental health, physical health, and social factors. Used collected data to developing a comprehensive and individualized treatment plans based on the assessment results. Provided individual, group, family counseling to address substance abuse issues. This includes various therapeutic techniques and modalities to support behavioral change and recovery. Educated clients about the nature of addiction, its effects on the body and mind, and the importance of treatment. This also includes educating them about coping strategies and relapse prevention. Engaged family members in the treatment process to address family dynamics and support the client’s recovery. This involved family education about addiction. Referred clients to additional services and resources, such as medical treatment, legal assistance and vocational training. Ensuring coordination between different service providers.
*Incentive Boys Ranch ~ Katy, TX ~ August 2002- 2007
Counseled students in a (therapeutic community) environment that used group-based therapy to help with mental illness, personality disorders, and drug addiction. Used an organized hierarchically, with a clear chain of command between staff and residents. Residents were responsible for the recovery of their peers, and vice versa. The aim of the program was to provide a safe and supportive environment, promote personal responsibility and accountability, encourage positive social interactions and relationships and help residents develop coping skills and knowledge to live a drug-free lifestyle
Technology Applications
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Internet and Email (Zoom, GroupMe and Outlook)
References
Sarah Scherzer ~ The Turning Point Inc. ~ CEO ~ 832-***-****
Beverly Dotson ~ AAMA ~ Assistant Director ~ 281-***-****
Brad Austin ~ Incentive Boys Ranch ~ Assistant Director ~ 832-***-****