SUZANNE ELIA DIANETTI, CASAC-T

WOMEN’S ADVOCATE – SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER COUNSELOR

1. 585. 259. 4205 s u z h o m e @ g m a i l . c o m w w w . l i n k e d i n . c o m / i n / s u z a n n e d i a n e t t i 0 6 9 1 /

Enthusiastic and goal-oriented professional excelling in roles involving independent judgment and self-direction. Committed to serving veterans with passion and a deep appreciation for their service. Strong interest in all nationwide VA positions. Well-versed in establishing a solid network, building productive relationships, and forming new alliances and partnerships supporting objectives and new initiatives. Experienced at facilitating program development, outreach, and execution, as well as developing a participatory culture and a sense of belonging amongst critical stakeholders. Successfully models a high degree of compassion, mutual respect, commitment to diversity, and inclusion. Recognized as an honest and direct communicator who utilizes active listening techniques to build rapport and trust, adding a positive component to any environment.

Education Professional Certifications

Master of Science, Human Development Counselor, Certified Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Margaret Warner School – Univ. of Rochester, 2017 National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Bachelor of Arts, History Magna Cum Laude CASAC-T

Nazareth College, 1999 Qualified Health Professional (QHP) NALOXONE Train the Trainer

Professional Experience

O U T P A T I E N T C L I N I C I A N, C A S A C - T, Farmington/Ontario County Outpatient Clinic 2022-present Finger Lakes Area Counseling & Recovery Agency, Inc. (FLACRA)

Facilitates five 2-hour groups per week as an addiction therapist.

Manages a caseload of 50 individual clients possessing addiction issues with additional DSM-5 diagnoses. Case Management

Conducts client intakes, performs patient psychiatric social assessments, conducts risk assessments to identify clinical/case management needs and establishes individualized treatment plans to address those needs.

Coordinates with the mental health and psych assessment team, Qualified Health Professionals (QHP), and the Multi-Disciplinary Team (including psychiatric NP & medical staff) to determine the correct level of care for each client, including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), harm reduction, and mental health and family navigation. Clinical Approach

Utilizes a person-centered methodology, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and tactics approved by OASAS.

Provides individual/group counseling to assist patients with recognition of triggers related to substance abuse and develops appropriate coping mechanisms to prevent relapses and support recovery.

Educates patients in all aspects of treatment, corresponding health issues, and steps to recovery, actively participating in client empowerment philosophy and practice.

Maintains thorough client documentation (per OASAS requirements) in the 10e11 documentation system for each instance of client contact. Maintains confidential and appropriate case management system by keeping a record of input group notes, safety plans, treatment plans, and continuing care. Cross Collaboration & Coordination

Coordinates care with the Department of Social Services, multiple county courts, and jail personnel (probation and parole) and supervises urine screens for lab analysis as required.

Provides ongoing coordination with client's attorneys and the court system providing weekly reports to Drug Treatment Court for all clients on caseload.

Possesses access to the Impaired Driver System NYS and NYS Department of Motor Vehicles for individuals with license restriction or suspension and charges such as DWI, DUAI, etc.

OASAS Office Clinical Audit in June 2022 - Farmington Outpatient Clinic received the highest possible score. SUZANNE DIANETTI 1-585-***-**** ads2au@r.postjobfree.com Page 2

S E N I O R R E S I D E N T I A L C O U N C E L O R, FLACRA, Cadence CR at the Canandaigua VA 2021-2022

Served as sole counselor for this transitional facility. Counseled a group of 15 homeless individuals with a minimum of 30 days sobriety. The group comprised 13 men and 2 women, both military veterans and civilians.

Coordinated with Department of Social Services on case management, counseling, and meeting facilitation.

R E S I D E N T I A L CO U N C E L O R (per diem), FLACRA 2019-2021

C A S E M A N A G E R / O U T R E A C H C O O R D I N A T O R, Warrior Salute, Rochester, NY 2019 - 2021 Assisted Clinical Coordinator with overseeing the daily operational functions of the Warrior Salute outpatient program, performed community outreach activities for recruitment and developing referral sources, conducted case management activities in support of the work done by the clinical team. Case Management

Onboarded new referrals, followed up with potential candidates, regularly met with veterans to determine needs, maintains documentation of services, oversees veterans’’ schedules, linked veterans to community and HR services, and assisted with discharge planning and transitional services.

Community Outreach

Identified, engaged, and recruited new participants/referral sources in coordination with U.S. Military rep and VA.

Developed strategic partnerships, assisted with developing new projects, growing referral sources, expanding marketing opportunities, providing tours of Outpatient, and exploring program funding opportunities.

Created a sense of community for veterans’ services at the outpatient clinic and developed participatory community activities for Veterans.

Developed relationships, performed outreach, facilitated community presentations, and marketed the program to military, veteran, and community organizations to grow the referral base for the program.

P R O G R A M M A N A G E R, A D M I S S I O N S University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 2015 – Present Responsible for bolstering the domestic and international alumni and parent volunteer network through strengthening and developing current and new volunteer training initiatives to increase annual prospective student applications. Program Management

Volunteer College Fair Programming: Oversight of volunteer college fair process, including recruiting alumni/parents to staff fairs.

High School Awards Program: Primary contact for nominees and nominators. Worked collaboratively with Communications Team and Diversity & Outreach, creating content for mailings, awards, and publications.

Colony Club Program: Created communications focused on early engagement with middle and high school students with legacy ties to the university.

International Volunteer Development: Directed prospective volunteer outreach strategies, identifying, and recruiting new, global, and international volunteers for alumni engagement and admission program coverage.

Responsible for overseeing college fair database management, training staff/student workers/interns on software utilization and data entry.

Assessed volunteer training needs regarding high school visits, alumni interviewing, college fairs, congratulatory contact, and hosting admissions-sponsored events; executed training initiatives and material updates.

Oversaw alumni volunteer recognition initiatives utilizing social media, awards, events, and annual volunteer gifts.

A D M I N . A S S I S T A N T, O F F I C E OF A D M I S S I O N S University. of Rochester 2011 - 2015

C O N F L I C T S A N A L Y S T II Nixon Peabody, LLP., Rochester, NY 2005 – 2008

S E N I O R P A R A L E G A L, E D I T O R Thomson West, Inc., Rochester, NY 2001 – 2005

P A R A L E G A L A S S I S T A N T Harris, Chesworth, & O’Brien, Rochester, NY 2000 – 2001 OTHER: Co-Author (in assoc. with Rochester Veterans Writing Group): United in Service, United in Sacrifice, 2020. Military Associations

Blue Star Mother of US Marine Corps Officer

USAF former spouse, active: 1990-1994, Laughlin Ari Force Base, 47th Flying Training Wing

Co-President – Officers Wives Club

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