Support Specialist Abuse Counselor
Resume:
MICHAEL BRYANT, BS, QP, CSAC, PSS
GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27405
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OBJECTIVE:
To serve the community, gain knowledge and experience and enhance a solid organization in behavioral health services
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
oPossess extensive and creative teaching and training abilities in substance abuse to individual and group education.
oProvides administration and development support for therapeutic residential programs in substance abuse.
oPossess strong abilities in many aspect of staff development including recruiting, hiring, training and supervising.
oHighly motivated, possessing leadership qualities with the ability to delegate in an effective manner.
oPossess excellent oral and written communicative skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
o(August 2017—Present) Part Time – Malachi House II – Counselor
-Individual counseling on addiction with use of CBT, MI and 12=step best practices models.
-Lectures/Teaching on addiction as a disease integrating biblical proofs and principles.
o(April 2016—September 2022) Fellowship Hall Drug/Alcohol Treatment Center Greensboro Primary Counselor
- Provide individual clinical counseling utilizing the 12-step model of the recovery.
- Provide process group counseling assisting guests in processing their thoughts and behavior.
- Assisting guests in developing relapse prevention plans, case management to ensure they sustain recovery.
- Weekly lectures on addiction as a disease including denial, triggers, addiction and the brain, etc.
o April 2013 April 2016) RHA – Burlington, NC – QP/CSAC—Peer Support Specialist Coordinator—
- Provide community based mental health and substance rehabilitation services for dual-diagnose population
-Individual counseling on addiction with use of CBT,MI and 12 step best practices models
-Submit authorization request, PCP/treatment plans and case management, skill building etc.
- Develop and coordinate new Peer Support services, service plans, authorizations, and case load managements.
- SAIOP – facilitates group therapy, provide induvial counseling, case management, documentation, PCP/treatment plans, client staffing, collaborating with community supports and resources.
o(October 2012—April 2013) Ctr. For Behavioral Healthcare - Sanford NC Cert. Substance Abuse Counselor - Individual/Group (SAIOP) counselor on addiction for dual-diagnose patients with use of Matrix CBT and 12-
step models.
- Submit authorization requests, Person-Centered Plans, coordinate activities within the PCP
- Educate clients to identify triggers, teach relapse prevention skills, 12 step model for recovery program
EDUCATION:
- St. Thomas More High School, Philadelphia, PA – H.S. Diploma (1966-1969)
- Cheyney University, Cheyney, PA - BS in Business Administration (1969-1975)
- Cheyney University, Cheyney, PA - (1988 - 1990) – Graduate Studies towards MS
- Guilford Technical Community College, High Point, NC – Substance Abuse Certification (2005-2010)
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