Patient Care Substance Abuse
Resume:
William Tidwell
Philadelphia, Pa., 19138
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Work:
Stop and Surrender Philadelphia, PA 1/9/2023-12/2023
Provide substance abuse treatment to participants who suffer the disease of addiction and introduce the participants to the recovery process. Lifestyle changes, total abstinence and education concerning the disease of addiction. In addition to, providing the participants with individual and psychoeducational sessions, treatment planning, which assist them with addressing any concerns, and/or challenges which may pose an obstacles for them maintaining complete abstinence from drugs and alcohol.
Beacon Point Recovery Center Philadelphia, PA 7/1/22- 12/14/22
Provide direct patient care and is responsible for monitoring and delivering high quality services
to dually diagnosed/chemically dependent patients. Primary responsibility included: The provision
of a safe and therapeutic milieu; Assessment and documentation of progress/digress in treatment;
Delivering individual and group educational services; Crisis intervention; and full participation
with multidisciplinary team toward meeting a patient’s treatment plan objectives.
NET Philadelphia, PA 1/3/22-5/26/22
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Assist individuals with addressing their substance abuse issues along with their mental health issues. Primary responsibility included: The provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu; Assessment and documentation of progress/digress in treatment; Delivering individual and group educational services; Crisis intervention; and full participation with multidisciplinary team toward meeting a patient’s treatment plan objectives.
Wedge Medical Center Philadelphia, PA 6/19-12/10/21
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Provide direct patient care and is responsible for monitoring and delivering high quality services
to dually diagnosed/chemically dependent patients. Primary responsibility included: The provision
of a safe and therapeutic milieu; Assessment and documentation of progress/digress in treatment;
Delivering individual and group educational services; Crisis intervention; and full participation
with multidisciplinary team toward meeting a patient’s treatment plan objectives.
Men and Women for Human Excellence Philadelphia, PA 3/18-4/19
Mental Health Therapist
Provide direct patient care and is responsible for monitoring and delivering high quality services
to dually diagnosed/chemically dependent patients. Primary responsibility included: The provision
of a safe and therapeutic milieu; Assessment and documentation of progress/digress in treatment;
Delivering individual and group educational services; Crisis intervention; and full participation
with multidisciplinary team toward meeting a patient’s treatment plan objectives.
Men and Women for Human Excellence Philadelphia, PA 4/15-3/18
Drug and Alcohol Therapist
Provide direct patient care and is responsible for monitoring and delivering high quality services
to dually diagnosed/chemically dependent patients. Primary responsibility included: The provision
of a safe and therapeutic milieu, Assessment and documentation of progress/digress in treatment.
Delivering individual and group educational services; Crisis intervention; and full participation
with multidisciplinary team toward meeting a patient’s treatment plan objectives.
Keystone Center Chester, PA 2/15-10/15
Counselor provided direct patient care and is responsible for monitoring and delivering high quality services
to dually diagnosed/chemically dependent patients. Primary responsibility included: The provision
of a safe and therapeutic milieu, Assessment and documentation of progress/digress in treatment;
Delivering individual and group educational services; Crisis intervention; And full participation
with multidisciplinary team toward meeting a patient’s treatment plan objectives.
Valley Forge Medical Center Norristown, PA 1/02 – 1/25/15
Mental Health Tech
Provide direct patient care under the supervision and direction of the RN. Assure compliance
with the Hospital policies and procedures regarding quality assurance safety and environmental
and infection control and regulatory and accreditation requirements. Obtain data base
information from newly admitted patients and performs search for contraband items. Make
rounds, Assess environment during shift for safety, order, cleanliness and the potential for actual
emergent and/or dangerous situations. Observe and assist patients and report significant findings.
Complete patients admission forms, communicate with counseling and nursing staff in a timely
fashion all pertinent information concerning the patients, write progress notes to reflect treatment
progress and outcomes for patients that diagnosed with co-occurring disorders. Co-facilitated
psychoeducational sessions for approximately 5 years. In addition, provide direct therapeutic
care to patients, when primary counselors leave for the evening.
JEVS Human Services Philadelphia, PA 06/13-5/10/14
Intern Counselor
Tasks and responsibilities are to observe and assist clinical staff with patients. Prepare and
present individual, group, and treatment plan notes in a timely fashion that are patient centered,
which address the needs of the patient. Utilize evidenced base group curriculums and
documentation. Provide support to group as needed. Document services according to regulations
using the GUMI format, and with a minimum of 25 hours of training is required annually.
Provide 1:1, face to face, individual counseling in a frequency that s documented in the current
treatment plan. Treatment plan goals and objectives are in compliance with standards set forth by
regulatory standards. This is inclusive of measurable goals and objectives and 60 day time
frames. Utilize systems to document Pt.’s treatment progress and ascertain level of drug use and
medical follow-up.
MCES Norristown, PA 3/00 – 3/04
Psyche Tech
Provided direct care of patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and monitor
patients on observational status, and report and record any behavioral changes. Collaborate with
various departments concerning Pt.’s care. Served on Nursing Committee to improve patients
and employees relations, it was through this therapeutic relationship staff was able to assist
patients in moving forward in their recovery process. Implemented least restricted physical
restraints, when patient(s) was danger a to themselves and/or others. Assist patient(s) with their
basic Adult Daily Living Skills (ADL’s) when necessary.
Chelten Dental Lab Philadelphia, PA 3/90 – 3/00
Customer service
Speak with customers and doctors over the phone concerning their dentures, perform product
inventory, and deliver dentures to doctor’s offices.
AFCO Philadelphia, PA 10/84 – 3/90
Machine operator
Prepare mental to be dyed, operate all electrical power tools.
Education:
The Lincoln University-University City of Philadelphia, PA
Master of Business Science Program, MBS GPA:3.1
Graduation Date: 5/ 2016
The MSA program offers students the option of specializing in Finance and/or Human Resources
Management. The finance concentration exposes students to a rigorous, multidisciplinary
portfolio of theoretical and applied courses in economics, finance, banking, investment,
management and statistics. The human resources management concentration focuses on the
strategic management of human capital assets that influence the financial, operational and
competitive direction of the organization. Both concentrations provide students with an
integrated body of knowledge for career advancement as leaders, managers and executives in
private and public sector enterprises and entrepreneurial ventures. MSA prepares students to
develop critical problem-solving, decision-making and strategic management skills that are
indispensable in the highly competitive global business environment of the 21st century. The
MSA program is an important human capital investment for practitioners in private and public
enterprises and for those who wish to pursue advanced graduate degrees and/or professional
certifications beyond the master programs degree.
The Lincoln University-University City of Philadelphia, PA
MHS Degree program; Master of Human Services GPA: 3.307
Graduation Date: 5/ 2014
Academic Research
Developed Capstone Project for African American men with Co-Occurring Disorders that
presents with criminal behaviors, and it is these negative behaviors which have a major
impact on their lives. The program was developed to assist African American men in
identifying with their mental illness and addictive behaviors, and how to take the
appropriate measures in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In addition, the Capstone project
was designed to assist with job readiness, interviewing skills, GED preparatory classes,
and enhance computer literacy. Capstone Project was designed also to determine
whether the appropriate resources are being allocated within the African American
communities to address the Co-occurring Disorders issue. Capstone Project was designed
to assist African American men in understanding the devastating effectives of domestic
violence, and the negative impact it has on the family and community.
Psychology
Ethics
Systems
Special Skills
Computer Literacy: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point
Statistical Practical Social Science
The Lincoln University-University city of Philadelphia, PA
BHS Degree program; Bachelor of Human Services-Counseling Focus GPA: 3.108
Graduation Date: 5/10, 2013
Psychology
Ethics
Philosophy
Special Skills
Computer Literacy: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point
Statistical Practical Social Science software
Eastern University of Pennsylvania AAS Degree & Liberal Arts with concentration in
Addiction Counseling Eastern, PA
Graduation Date: 9/07-12/09
Special Skills
General Psychology
Lifespan Development
Christian Ethics, Medical Issues
Intake, Assessment, Screening, and Record Keeping
Reference: Upon Request
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