Administrative Assistant Dependency Counselor
Resume:
Sheri Escobedo
Haskell, TX *****
***************@*****.***
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Case Manager 2 - QMHP
Helen Farabee Centers - Haskell, TX
August 2020 to Present
• Adult and Adolescent focused work.
• Managing an average caseload of 150 clients suffering from a variety of mental health issues and addiction.
• Participates in the screening of new services.
• Assesses clients and creates Person-Centered Treatment to provide individual services for effectiveness.
• Crisis calls and interventions.
• Collaborates with psychiatric hospitals in the treatment of clients in crisis
• Participates in interdisciplinary meetings.
• Completes case management assessments on all clients and their families.
• Provides ongoing support of case management functions in accordance with problems, needs, and strategies identified.
• Collaborates with psychiatrists, LPHAs, and psychologists for patient treatment plans and compliance.
• Link/s patients and their families with referrals as requested or which may fit their needs for living a productive life.
Chief Substance Abuse Counselor
North Texas State Hospital
November 2019 to August 2020
• Created and modified a substance abuse program, implementing strategic plans to assure changes in cognitive restructuring with proven records of 90% completion of the program.
• Created and modified individualized treatment strategies based on research, in collaboration with clinical knowledge, patient history and evaluations of progress while in counseling.
• Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure quality of health,
• Mediate and advocate for patients in the event that emergencies arise
• Assess patients' drug dependency status continually by facility's collection and evaluating drug testing and outcomes.
• Advise family members in how best to understand patients' struggles and provide support during the recovery process.
• Counsel patients both individually and within group sessions as appropriate.
• Responsible for functional aspects and individual needs of each client while in the hospital. Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Serenity Foundation of Texas
July 2016 to October 2019
• Chemical dependency counseling for both addict and their families.
• Facilitation of group therapy sessions within a rehabilitation environment.
• Collected, analyzed, and reported project data to executive team.
• Assured research projects were delivered on time. 100% of projects met said criteria.
• Participated in weekly team meetings that included stakeholders, and outside regulatory agencies.
• Case management and crisis prevention.
• Managed an average caseload of 15 patients suffering from a variety of substance abuse and mental health disorders.
• Coordinated with social services, psychiatric medical care, and social and emotional support counselors for rehabilitation center clients.
• Effective communicator and public speaker with excellent academic background. Administrative Assistant } HR Manager
Jerry Parker Construction
January 2001 to July 2016
• Operate the company database including data input, running general reports, and maintaining data quality with regular backups and restores.
• Knowledgeable in SHRM strategies.
• Prepared and Implemented project planning and monitoring process for projects.
• Developed company strategic plans.
• Managed all activities related to the project and led the project group to include the project team, clients, and contractors.
• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable, enter deposits, handle invoicing, and bill payments.
• Developed a marketing plan and utilized marketing tools, business cards, email marketing, radio advertisements, and customer service and follow-ups.
• Managed project bidding and construction teams.
• Organization of tax and accounting information for year-end tax filing for external CPA. Education
Master's in Science in Organizational Leadership
Southern New Hampshire University - Manchester, NH August 2020 to December 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Mental Health
Southern New Hampshire University - Manchester, NH May 2016 to July 2020
Associate in Arts (AA) in Humanities
Southern New Hampshire University - Manchester, NH January 2014 to April 2016
Associate in Science in Behavioral Health and Addiction Institute of Chemical Dependency - Austin, TX
January 2013 to February 2015
Master of Science in Human Resource Management
Southern New Hampshire University - Manchester, NH October 2021
Skills
• Crisis Intervention & Management
• Training & development
• Talent acquisition
• Negotiation
• Succession planning
• Project management
• Recruiting
• Marketing
• Human Resources
• Addiction Counseling
• Individual / Group Counseling
• Group Therapy
• Email Marketing
• Crisis Management
• Leadership
• Social Work
• Mental Health Counseling
• QuickBooks
Certifications and Licenses
LCDC Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
February 2015 to January 2023
TMHP PASRR
April 2022 to Present
BLS/AED
February 2022 to March 2025
Wraparound YES Waiver
November 2020 to Present
Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Waiver Program. National Wraparound Implementation of the Wraparound Models.
Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
October 2020 to Present
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