Kevin King

Experienced Substance Abuse Counselor

Birmingham, AL 35235

adrdx7@r.postjobfree.com

205-***-****

Experienced in providing counseling services to clients in different stages of crisis from life's struggles.

Work Experience

Addictions Counselor

Birmingham Metro Treatment Center - Birmingham, AL

May 2020 to Present

Meet with patients to complete screenings to assess qualifications for treatment.

Complete assessments based on state requirements to gather information on patient's previous drug use as well as understanding their psychological needs in order to evaluate whether a medically assisted treatment facility would benefit them in their addiction.

Meet with assigned patients on regular basis to ensure compliance to recovery plan as collaboratively developed with the patient.

Maintain charts in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Collaborate with nursing staff and medical director whenever a patient was out of compliance to formulate an updated plan of recovery to meet their needs after relapse.

Seek assistance from patient's family, when possible, to maintain the integrity of the patient's desire to maintain sobriety.

Counselor

MedMark Treatment

April 2019 to Present

Meet with patients to complete screenings to assess qualifications for treatment.

Complete assessments based on state requirements to gather information on patient's previous drug use as well as understanding their psychological needs in order to evaluate whether a medically assisted treatment facility would benefit them in their addiction.

Meet with assigned patients on regular basis to ensure compliance to recovery plan as collaboratively developed with the patient.

Maintain charts in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Collaborate with nursing staff and medical director whenever a patient was out of compliance to formulate an updated plan of recovery to meet their needs after relapse.

Seek assistance from patient's family, when possible, to maintain the integrity of the patient's desire to maintain sobriety.

Counselor / Prayer Minister

Transformation Ministries

September 2018 to Present

Meet with clients to offer counseling for their individual needs.

Assign homework to address their concerns and to assist in healing.

Meet with clients to assist in developing a plan of ministry that would benefit them based on their individual struggles.

Intern

Christian Marriages in Crisis

May 2018 to August 2018

Observed counseling sessions with couples in crisis

Attended weekly small group sessions with couples to aid in overcoming struggles

Attended to administrative task to assist the supervisor to free up time for him and his wife to speak with clients throughout the week

Provided feedback to couples to help them combat struggles that occurred between sessions

Recovery Advisor

Bradford Health Services

February 2016 to March 2018

Answered incoming calls from prospective clients and discussed their next steps

Utilized listening skills when working with clients

Collaboratively worked with other team members to ensure the best treatment for the client

Education

Master's in Pastoral Counseling in Marriage and Family

Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA September 2018

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