Program Counselor Recovery Specialist
Resume:
Giselle M. Lafayette
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
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Objective
To utilize my clinical skills and talents to help identify & develop skills in others
Professional Licensure/Certification
Certified Alcohol & Other Drug Counselor Certification #8467
Medication-Assisted Treatment Counselor #L060525141
Certified in Psychological and Social Services
Professional Experience
Assessment Specialist
DAAC
Santa Rosa, Ca June 2021 – Present
Conducts comprehensive screenings & non-medical assessments to determine eligibility into DAAC program
Collects, compiles, submits statistical information to federal and county agencies to comply with contracts, grants and other funders
Coordinates with medical and clinical team to ensure clients receive all necessary care for AOD services
Provides case management and counseling services to client case load.
Clinical Coordinator
Nation’s Finest Veterans Services
Santa Rosa, Ca March 2020 – April 2021
Responded to crisis calls for and referred to community services – including housing resources
Managed a transitional house of 15 homeless veterans providing case management services including individual and group counseling
Collaborated with various agencies to identify barriers and develop treatment plans with the goal of clients becoming permanent housed with Housing First Model in mind
Performed admit assessments including substance use assessments
Worked with clients to develop their own continuum of care plans after discharge
Performed timely documentation into computer charts
Performed additional administrative duties to assure program and house compliance with the county
Housing Navigator
Catholic Charities
Santa Rosa, Ca December 2018 – March 2020
Provide intensive case management services to homeless individuals and families with the goal of being permanently housed including coordination of housing funds
Continue to develop and cultivate relationships with agencies and community resources
Communicate with landlords, homeowners, property management advocating for prospective tenants needing a ‘second chance’
Outreach Lead -Homeless Outreach Services Team
Catholic Charities
Santa Rosa, Ca April 2016 – December 2018
Developed resource and housing strategies for the hard-to-place homeless
Collaborated with numerous agencies including City, County, & State governments to bring services to homeless population
Worked with District Attorney’s Office in assessing and providing services to homeless victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Case management as needed including assessing need for drug and alcohol treatment, referrals for mental health needs
Financial Counselor
Aurora Behavioral Health
Santa Rosa, Ca April 2015 – March 2016
Document correct patient information into AIS system.
Verify Insurance benefits of potential & admitted patients
Monitor patient accounts for follow up and negotiate assistance for payment arrangements
Investigate and resolve customer complaints
Coordinate discharge plans w/ medical & clinical staff
Admissions Recovery Specialist/Counseling Associate
St. Helena Hospital/Alcohol & Drug Program
St. Helena, CA January 2007– April 2015
Performed utilization insurance reviews: collaborating w/ medical & clinical staff, collecting clinical data to assist in helping clients stay in treatment
Conducted Bio-Psycho-Social evaluations and interviews to determine direction of patient’s treatment
Timely confidential documentation done in dictation and written form in patient charts
Conducted patient assessments to determine admission to detox or direct admission to 28-day rehab program
Coordinated admissions with doctors, detox nursing staff, counseling staff, housekeeping, & hospital admissions
Collaborated with medical staff, mental health workers, & counseling staff for continuing assessments and evaluations
Monitoring patient’s self-administration of medications
Oversee patient chart requirements for doctor’s orders & medical consults, mental health & dietary referrals, and medication requirements
Complete initial treatment plans with patients and assist in planning of continuum of care after discharge
Registered Addictions Specialist and Program Counselor/Case Manager
Swords-to-Plowshares Transitional Housing Program for Veterans
San Francisco, CA January 2005 – December 2006
Provided individual and group therapy to dual and triple diagnosed clients
Facilitated drug and alcohol, relapse prevention, anger management, stress management, PTSD, and depression management groups
Taught life skill classes, social & coping skills, assertiveness training, health and hygiene, and effective communication styles
Develop treatment plans, setting long and short term goals, assist individuals identify support systems and appropriate self-help programs
Providing referrals and work collaboratively with other professionals and providers
Maintaining timely and accurate documentation
Drug and Alcohol Counselor Intern/ Domestic Violence Counselor
Rebuild and Institute for Counseling
Oceanside, CA September 2003 – January 2005
Provided individual and group alcohol and drug counseling services to individuals in voluntary and court-ordered services
Provided Anger Management, Domestic Violence Intervention, Crisis Intervention services
Worked w/ Child Protective Services, Probation, Elder Adult Services, Superior Court System
Conducted alcohol and drug intakes and assessments
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