Abuse Counselor School

REGINA HUNTER

Telephone 414-***-****

E-mail: adpruv@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Master of Science-Counseling-Lakeland University, Sheboygan, WI

Master of Science - Adult Education/Counseling–UW-Platteville, WI

Bachelor of Science - Human Services/Criminal Justice - Springfield College, WI

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor/Mental Health -Milwaukee, WI -November 2020 to present--Responsible for maintaining and managing a caseload in compliance with regulatory standards and ratios. Facilitates and co-facilitates didactic educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling sessions. Maintains and applies knowledge of new developments in the field of substance use as required by specific state licensure. Completes comprehensive behavioral health assessments and individualized treatment plans, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and unique client needs. Clinical staffing continuously evaluates the effectiveness of treatment through the ongoing assessment of the client and his/her natural supports that may result in modification to the service plan. Maintains a thorough and comprehensive client record. Assists in screening and coordinating primary care services for clients. Participates in related training for substance use. Complete prompt and through documentation notes.

Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor-Acadia Healthcare • West Milwaukee, WI

April-2013-November 2020

The Counselor4 is a counseling professional who provides treatment and support to assist patients receiving care in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, or other behavioral problems; assists with modifying problem behaviors. Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients; Provides crisis intervention to patients, as needed; May plan for aftercare for assigned patients; Act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested; Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care; Evaluates patient' needs and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed; Performs other duties as assigned; Conducts individual counseling sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required; Conducts group and/or family sessions, under supervision. Prepare and documents as required and or needed. Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment, for patients; Prepares individual treatment plans for each assigned patient; Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner

CAREER EDUCATION CORPORATION, Schaumberg, IL Sept. 2009-Jan. 2012

Publicly held global educational services with more than 90 schools in the U.S. and Europe, offering doctoral, master’s, bachelors and associate degrees, and diploma and certificate programs. Sanford-Brown College – Milwaukee, WI, provides short-term, career-focused programs for up to 1400 students in in the healthcare and related industries.

Criminal Justice Program Chair - Sanford-Brown College – Milwaukee, WI (May 2010-Jan. 2012)

Managed the Criminal Justice Academic Program, with up to 110 students enrolled in the Associate Degree program. Recruited, trained, managed and evaluated up to 11full-time and part-time instructors, including attorneys and law professionals. Annual budgeting responsibility in excess of $100k. Criminal Justice Program Advisory Board. Responsible for retention of 95% of student enrollment. Reported to Associate Dean of Academics.

Curriculum development and updates ensure the accuracy of course syllabi and lesson plan notebooks.

Monitored and ensured that the faculty was in compliance with all credentialing and continuous education requirements.

Provided counsel to students on academic issues and future professional goals.

Organized community outreach events to agencies throughout Metro Milwaukee to raise awareness of the program, find opportunities for student placement, and provide sources of academic personnel.

Met with retentions personnel in identifying, contacting, and meeting with students who were experiencing attendance problems.

Instructor, Full time - Sanford-Brown College – Milwaukee, WI (Oct.2009-May 2010)

Taught criminal justice courses to undergrad students, hired full time after first 5 week semester.

Adjunct Instructor - Sanford-Brown College – Milwaukee, WI (Sept – Oct. 2009)

Taught general elective courses to undergrad students.

OUTREACH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (formerly Healthcare for the homeless), Milwaukee, WI March 2009 –Nov. 2009

AODA Counselor/Facilitator-(March 2009 –Oct.2009)

Assisted men and women living in shelter regain housing and those suffering from addiction recovery to find local resources.

Facilitated recovery groups: Provided counseling and treatment plans for recovery.

Provided one on one sessions, assessments, discharges, billing and urinalysis reports/tests.

Connected with various agencies using different resources to find solutions or suggestions to help with recovery issues and sobriety for various ethnic groups.

Provided services for clients involved in the Department of Corrections and various law enforcement agencies.

Provided one on one counseling and resources for clients with HIV and AIDS.

GENESIS BEHAVIORAL SERVICES, Milwaukee, WI

AODA Counselor/Facilitator

Organized group settings to counselor men and women who were on probation or parole meet the criteria set by probation officers and the courts. Prepared progress notes and set treatment plans for individuals.

Helped individuals to find resources to help with recovery and avoid prison re-entry or relapse. Collected urinalysis reports and testing on weekly basis per court order.

Facilitated youth in the correctional detention center with AODA and behavior issues, both young men and young women. One on one counselor with HIV/AIDS clients and local referral assistance.

LACAUSA INC., Milwaukee, WI 2007 - 2008

La Causa, Inc. is a nonprofit agency, their mission is to provide children, youth and families with quality, comprehensive services to nurture healthy family life and enhance community stability. La Causa Inc. operates and manages several educational, social service and abuse-prevention programs in Milwaukee.

Care Coordinator (Reach)

Provided services as a care coordinator in collaboration with a team of professionals to meet the needs of adolescents with various behavioral problems. .

The team of professional consisted of the care coordinator, therapist, crisis-stabilizer, psychiatrist and school counselor: Assisted MPS schools preparing IEP for the most at risk behaviors.

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT

PART-TIME JOBS HELD WHILE WORKING FULL-TIME

Amri Counseling Service LLC-Mental Health -AODA -2019-2020

Community Memorial Hospital AODA –Mental Health Specialist 2009-2010

PSG-Professional Services Group- Supervised Visitation Worker-2007-2010

SKILLS/LICENSE/CERTIFICATES

Blackboard, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Care Manager and Accuplacer testing administer, Care Manager and Methasoft system.

Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) Licensed professional counselor (Temp)(LPC), Clinical supervisor in training (CSIT), Real-estate Salesperson

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