Heather E.Booth ** Dickinson Rd, Keene,NH ***** adl3bu@r.postjobfree.com

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Professional Profile

Dedicated counseling and therapeutic support professional with over 19 years of direct care experience in substance abuse and intensive case management for individuals, families and children. Highly skilled in identifying patient needs and developing effective treatment and safety planning. Passionate about offering quality care and patient centered. Have a solid background in CBT/DBT and Certified Yoga Teacher.

Substance abuse counselor 2016 to the present at New Season, Keene Metro Treatment Center, Swanzey, NH 03446.

Counsel case load of 68 patients

Individual counseling and psycho-education groups. Conducted biopsychosocial assessments.

Provided crisis counseling when needed.

Designed individualized treatment plans.

Trained new counselors and did monthly chart reviews. Actively participated in treatment team meetings, clinical and group supervision. Consistent in following through and maintaining clear, accurate, and timely documentation.

On Call Emergency Care Clinician at Monadnock Family Services 2014 to 2015. Evaluated individuals who were seeking mental health hospitalization. Utilize expertise in diagnostic DSM V assessment of co-occurring patients. Conducted IEAS ( Involuntary emergency admission) and CD( Conditional discharge). Family Support Works, Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative ( CBHI) 1998 to 2014. Provided counseling for clients in crisis.

Participated in informal team and care coordination, consultative meetings Facilitated mediation sessions, especially during housing evictions. Timely accurate electronic documentation.

Relevant Education and Course Work

MA Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling from Antioch University. MLADC Candidate, and have taken the following courses: 12 Core Functions, HIV and The Neurobiology of Addiction.