Mental Health Substance Abuse
Resume:
MARY ESHAM, ADDICTION
*** ********** ****, ************ ** 46106
**********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
I have 1 year of clinical experience working with children and adolescents having traumatic brain injuries, born addicted to illicit substances, and those on the spectrum. I also have over 1 year clinical and residential experience working in addictions. The addictions experience includes 8 months working at the Indianapolis Comprehensive Treatment Center as a Level I and Level II SUD counselor, and the residential experience includes working 6 months at NewDay Residential Treatment Lodge where I provided addiction and mental health therapies independently but under supervision of a licensed LCSW.
The reason for wanting to work in the field of addiction is because I have a long history of illicit substance abuse and a long history of living in recovery. Because of my own personal history, I feel I could best serve my community by helping others who are suffering with the affliction of addiction overcome this battle. This is my passion. Also, because of my experience with substance abuse, I feel this enables me to bring an elevated level of dedication to this role, as well as being able to establish a therapeutic alliance with those whom your organization serves.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Initial interview procedures using structured/unstructured open/closed-ended questions and Motivational Interviewing.
• Performing functional behavior assessments/analysis, Biopsychosocial assessments, COWS, ASAM 6-Dimensions, ACES, along with many other assessment tools used in addiction treatment services.
• Building antecedent interventions that work to address triggers.
• Developing contingency contracts to help overcome resistance to treatment.
• Construct differential reinforcement procedures (DRA, DRI, DRH, DRL, DRO) with patient involvement.
• Developing extinction procedures for maladaptive behaviors associated with process and chemical addictions.
• Building behavioral habit reversal procedures.
• Educating patients on the nature of their addiction using the Disease Model (i.e., the Mesolimbic System of the brain, etc.) along with other models such as the multicausal model, social model, etc.
• Conduct preference assessments and indirect assessment interviews to determine person-centered counseling services.
• Establishing response cost explanations based on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs for patients so they can understand the cost of using illicit substances.
• Teaching, training, and delivering a wide range of intervention technologies that use the principles of applied behavior analysis that are applicable to addictive behaviors.
• Measuring direct observations of dimensions of behaviors leveraging frequency count, interval recording, time sampling, duration, latency, and permanent product.
• Well versed in motivational interviewing, REBT, ACT, CBT, MI and DBT interventions to help addicted individuals learn more positive thinking patterns that help increase patient confidence in their ability to have power over their addiction.
• Group facilitation (small and large groups; open and closed groups; in-person and phone groups).
• Working with patients to build and update individualized treatment plans, establishing goals to help patients with their recovery outcomes, and working closely with patients to help reach a stable dose on their MAT.
• Help patients through the tapering down process and identify what a safe and steady taper procedure looks like for the patient while working through their fears of the taper readiness process.
• A full understanding of the stages of theoretical changes that patients travel through and how to motivate patients to the next stage of change.
• Providing additional resources and referrals to patients that aim to help with co-occurring mental health disorders, homelessness, job placement, insurance-provided transportation, etc.
• Adhering to all ethical, state, and federal laws.
OBJECTIVE STATEMENT
Currently, I am seeking a position as a substance abuse counselor while waiting on approval from the PLA/NAADAC to sit for the exam for the LCACA or CADAC IV licensure.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION(S)
Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis January 2022
Purdue University Global
• GPA: 4.0
• First to win the Betty Vandenbosch Leadership Scholarship out of approximately 39,000 candidates in 2021. I was nominated for this scholarship by my professors for exceptional skill in leadership during group assignments and projects throughout my undergraduate academic career.
• Placeholder on Deans/Chancellor's list throughout my academic journey
• Majored in applied behavior analysis.
• Minored in Humanities
Master of Science in Psychology in Addictions May 2024
Purdue University Global
• GPA: 4.0
• Majored concentration in addiction psychology
• Graduated with full honors
• Will share feedback from practicum evaluation from NewDay upon request
• MATS Certified (expires 5/16/2025)
• ACIT II Certified (expires 2/23/2026)
Health Streams Requirements for Substance Abuse Counselors
SKILLS
• Organized record keeping
• Paying close diligence to detail
• Functioning well when working in a team setting and independently
• Wielding professional verbal/nonverbal communication skills in body language, written, and verbal context
• Employing critical thinking and listening skills
• Applying cultural intelligence and competence
• Easily trained to learn new concepts and techniques.
• Willing and eager to learn.
• Collaborating with others on projects, treatments, and ideas
• Skilled at negotiation
• Excels in leadership roles with 6+ years of experience as a team lead with 14 subordinates
• Group facilitation
• De-escalation skills
• Skilled at staying objective
• SOAP/DAP notes
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ORGANIZATIONS
• Active member of the Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement since November 2020
• Active member of the Golden Key International Honor Society since September 22, 2020
• Active member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars since July 24, 2020
• Active member of the Psi Chi Honor Society since September 8, 2020
• Active member of the Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society since June 2021
• Active member of the National Society of Leadership and Success since October 28, 2022
• NAADAC
VOLUNTEER WORK
• Organized donations from individuals, private businesses, and major corporations (Jeep) for the Children's Bureau of Indianapolis.
• Directed and distributed donations from individuals and private businesses to bring supplies to the Indianapolis homeless community.
• Pre-COVID volunteer for delivering Christmas Cards to patients at Indianapolis Veteran's Hospital from 2017-2020
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• MethaSoft
• Catalyst
• Central Registry
• Procentive
PREVIOUS RELEVANT WORK HISTORY
• The Indiana Institute of Behavior Analysis
8650 Commerce Park Pl Suite A1
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Virginia Alvarez
• Applied Behavior Center for Autism
374 Meridian Parke Lane
Greenwood, IN 46142
Adagio Liggins
• Step Ahead ABA
201 N Illinois St South Tower
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Kimberly Chudzinski
• Indianapolis Comprehensive Treatment Center/Acadia
2626 E 46th Street, Suite J
Indianapolis, IN
317-***-**** ext. 250
Kelvin Taylor/Steve Bolger
• NewDay Residential Treatment Lodge (Practicums 1 & 2)
13993 E Carter Road
Bloomfield, IN 47424
Rene Hancock
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