Mental Health Office Assistant
Resume:
Cindy Oliver
Licensed Addictions Counselor and Mental Health Student Intern
Boulder, MT 59632
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A Licensed Addictions Counselor and mental health counselor student intern working at a Children's Psychiatric Hospital while attending Walden University with the hope of completing in August 2021 with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to provide co-occurring substance use and mental health treatment.
Work Experience:
Licensed Addiction Counselor
Shodair Children's Hospital - Helena, MT
December 2017 to Present
Hired to develop substance use prevention, education, and treatment for adolescents in a psychiatric hospital.
Provide assessments for treatment, facilitate addiction education, DBT groups, and Addiction treatment to eight clients.
Formulating treatment goals and treatment plans with clients
Authoring and facilitating educational models for education and prevention for patients who do not
have substance use disorders.
Developing a level 3.5 co-occurring treatment track for adolescents with substance use disorders
and mental health disorders.
Participating in rounds, treatment team meetings, and clinical case discussions.
Documentation consisting of individual session notes, group notes, treatment plan, and discharge summary.
Chemical dependency assessments for the entire hospital including outpatient services, acute, and residential services.
Attending Walden University and seeking a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with the hope of graduating in August 2021.
Licensed Addiction Counselor
Elkhorn Treatment Center for Female offenders - Boulder, MT
August 2015 to December 2017
Facilitating group therapy and individual therapy
Interviewing new patients and introducing them to treatment orientation assessment for treatment
placement and treatment needs.
Formulating treatment goals with clients
Participating in team planning meetings, continued stay reviews, and interdisciplinary clinical reviews
Writing admission notes, master problems lists, progress notes, treatment plans, continued stay reviews, care plans, and discharge summaries
Working with parole and probation officers, DFS/CPS workers, social workers, attorneys, judges,
health care/mental health care, and families of patients for the benefit of patient care
Authoring and presenting client educational lectures
Observing and participating in cultural ceremonies
Montana Chemical Dependency Center - Butte, MT
Licensed Addictions Counselor
December 2010 to August 2015
Licensed Addictions Counselor in Training
May 2010 to December 2010
Licensed Addictions Counselor Intern
April 2008 to August 2008
Duties:
Facilitating group therapy and individual therapy
Interviewing new patients and introducing them to treatment orientation
Formulating treatment goal with clients
Participating in team planning meetings, continued stay reviews, and interdisciplinary clinical reviews
Writing admission notes, master problems lists, progress notes, treatment plans, continued stay reviews, care
plans, and discharge summaries
Working with parole and probation officers, DFS/CPS workers, social workers, attorneys, judges,
health care/mental health care, and families of patients for the benefit of patient care
Authoring and presenting client educational lectures
Observing and participating in cultural ceremonies
Liberal Studies Department Student Worker
Montana Tech of the University of Montana - Butte, MT
May 2008 to May 2010
Duties:
Professor assistant in running classes, grading, assignments, and researching projects
Proxy tests for professors
Answered telephones
Recorded and distributed messages
Office assistant for the department
Treatment Specialist
Montana Chemical Dependency Center
June 2004 to February 2007, March 2004 to June 2004, and June 2009 to May 2010
Duties:
Monitored and recorded client behaviors while on floors, in lectures, and during activities and present
treatment activities
Completed admission paperwork with client
Assisted nursing with taking and recording vital signs
Administered breathalyzer tests to new clients
Searched client luggage and prepared clients for housing in the facility
Contacted clinical staff on behalf of clients
Transported clients to appointments or upon admission/discharge
Participated in the forms committee, the PARK committee, and attended client group sessions.
Education:
Walden University
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
September 2018 to Current projected graduation date; 08/2021
Currently completing Internship I.
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies
Montana Tech of the University of Montana - Butte, MT
May 2006 to May 2010
Skills:
Individual / Group Counseling
Addiction Counseling
Behavioral Therapy
Group Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Medical Records
Curriculum Development
Intake Experience
Motivational Interviewing
Child & Family Counseling
Working with Child Protective Services
Smart Recovery Support Group facilitator
Certifications and Licenses:
Licensed Addictions Counselor
December 2010 to June 2021
annual renewal of the license is yearly in June
References:
Mona L. Sumner, MHA, ACATA
Principal
Addictions Consulting Group, Inc.
2227 7th Street West
Billings, MT 59102
c: 406-***-****
office: 406-***-****
More references available upon request.
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