Brenda Parker
Baytown, TX **521
409-***-**** Cellular
***********@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
• Dedicated to providing exceptional care devising creative treatment plans for individuals suffering with substance abuse disorder
• Compassionate, solution-focused with a biopsychosocial perception
• Utilize the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders V (DSM-V) in assessment and treatment planning
• Knowledgeable of the job’s profile and practices
• Good listening skills with an analytical aptitude
• Current Chemical Dependency Counselor Clinical Internship (CI) certification
• Completed and passed chemical dependency counseling (LCDC) exam July 28 2015 Education
Kaplan University November 2014
Master of Science in Psychology-Addictions
Kaplan University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology- Substance Addiction October 2012 Professional Experience
The Turning Point, Inc. (contracted to Plane State Jail) LCDC Counselor Intern 8/2016 - 1/2017
• Intake Assessment
• Discharge Assessment
• Group counselling up to 58 clients
• one-on-one counselling
• Prepared Individualized treatment plan
• provided and updated monthly progress reports
• Implemented intervention of social skills health education and cognitive behavior skills Houston Methodist St. John Hospital- Nassau Bay, Texas Telemetry Technician 3/2006 - 8/2016
• Evaluate and monitor cardiac rhythms of a maximum of 48 patients
• Alert nurse of any change or dysrhythmia noted in patient’s cardiac rhythm
• Construct individual charts for each patient containing admission details and 24-hour rhythm history in 8 hour intervals Dr. Angele Lai-Zayas: Internal Medicine- Pasadena, Texas Medical Office Assistant 1/ 2004- 1/2005
• Assisted patients with appointment setting while multi-tasking other medical care responsibilities
• Performed pre-verification of patient’s insurance coverage
• Prepared patients prior to doctor’s examination by taking vital signs, performing a comprehensive evaluation of any other conditions and collecting required lab specimens
The Who Program- Humble, Texas - (Bridges to Life- volunteer) Chemical Dependency 10/2009 – 12/2009
• Provided therapeutic intervention services to, adolescents, and adults using individual, family, and group treatment
• Worked successfully with adult survivors and perpetrators of sexual abuse and incest
• Coordinated and provided community-based substance abuse prevention counseling to Adolescents and adults Department of Criminal Justice- The Henley Unit: Dayton, Texas - (Bridges to Life- volunteer) Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Facilitator 12/2001- 12/2007
• Provided group therapy services to incarcerated women ordered by the court for successful participation prior to their release date
• Facilitated awareness of personal triggers
• Implemented motivational therapy to resolve treatment resistance References: Will be available on request