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Eric Herring

661-***-****

ads67b@r.postjobfree.com

Bakersfield, CA 93301

SUMMARY

Compassionate and competent Addiction Counselor bringing advanced treatment planning and therapy management abilities. Customizes strategies to deliver optimal service for each client's' needs and goals. Trained in substance abuse and mental health support.

SKILLS

Client evaluation

Defining treatment objectives

Testing specimens

Individual therapy

Crisis management

Problem resolution

Group therapy

EXPERIENCE

Registered Addiction Specialist

Bakersfield, CA

Clinica Sierra Vista/ May 2017 to Current

Facilitated morning and afternoon substance abuse group that is based off of the Matrix Model. I conducted one on one sessions with patients to make sure that they are meeting the criteria to graduate from the program. I handle crisis when they occur or assist the case manager, outreach worker, and therapist when they are not able to assist the patient. I make sure all paperwork is current. I mainly deal with the homeless population.

Registered Addiction Specialist

Delano, CA

Clinica Sierra Vista/ Nov 2017 to Aug 2018

I Facilitated morning and afternoon substance abuse group that is based off of the Matrix Model. I conducted one on one sessions with patients to make sure that they are meeting the criteria to graduate from the program. I handle crisis when they occur or assist the case manager, outreach worker, and therapist when they are not able to assist the patient. I make sure all paperwork is current. I dealt with the probation and parole departments.

House Staff

Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield Recovery Services Inc./ Feb 2012 to Apr 2015

Worked in a recovery home doing the following: Communicated regularly with residents and their families about their treatment, answer residents questions about their recovery and all other issues so they feel safe and secure responsible for accurately recording behavioral issues and creating status alerts as specified by program requirement, advocates for clients for fair treatment during drug rehabilitation Crisis Management Facilitation, preparation, and oral presentation of program curriculum.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bakersfield College

Associates Degree

Accounting and Communication

May 2015

Matrix Certification: Substance Abuse And Mental Health

Claire Matrix Jan 2019

Santa Monica, CA

Certificate: Substance Abuse Counselor/Addiction Specialist

Cal State University Of Bakersfield Dec 2017

Bakersfield, CA