Richard Olivarez
San Pedro, CA *****
**.**********@*****.***
Objective
A full time position with a highly reputable organization, where my Education, Leadership, Management, Technology skills and Work Experience will be utilized to all aspects of the position.
Experience
Counselor II
Chino State Prison, Chino, Ca.
June 24, 2020 – Present
* Presented and Facilitated Evidence base curriculum approved by DRP
* Assisted and Educated students with understanding curriculum
* Monitored weekly progress of students assignments, participation and goals
* Maintain and update student files and documentation in accordance with DRP guidelines.
* Work with the students to develop and implement a personalized action plan
SUD/MAT Champion Counselor
Tarzana Treatment Centers - Long Beach, CA
November 16, 2018 – March 14, 2020
* Individual substance abuse counseling
* Conduct substance abuse assessments for intake
* Running of behavior modification groups and/or substance treatment groups
* Maintain and update client files and documentation in accordance with DMH guidelines.
* Participate, coordinate and implement cooperative arrangements and/or team conferences with various inter-disciplinary team members in the development and implementation of client treatment and aftercare plans
Substance Abuse Counselor
Fred Brown Recovery Services - San Pedro, CA
June 1, 2015 to November 14, 2018
• Conduct Individual one (1) hour sessions as needed. Individual counseling sessions consist of both males and females.
• Prepare an initial needs assessment for each parolee-participant, considering the participant’s physical, mental, emotional needs; skill and literacy level; and substance abuse status and needs.
• Conduct individual and small group counseling sessions; participate in and facilitate large group counseling sessions as required
Education:
Associate in Alcohol and Chemical Dependency
Long Beach City College - Long Beach, CA June 2019
Chemical Dependency Specialist in Criminal justice
East Los Angeles College - Monterey Park, CA December 2018
Certifications
CADTP June 2022 – June 2024
CCAAP/CAADE June 2019 to June 2022
RADT-1 June 2018 to June 2019
First Aid and CPR June 2020 to Present
TB Test June 2020 to Present
COVID-19 Vaccinated and booster
References
Available upon request