Abuse Counselor Support Specialist

J E S S I C A M A T E R

Brookfield, WI • 262-***-**** • *******.*****@***.***

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Counseling

CAREER & PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

GENESIS BEHAVIORAL SERVICES, CROSSROADS RACINE, WI APRIL 2016 – OCT. 2016

Substance Abuse Counselor, SAC-IT

Experience working in mental health, with dually diagnosed clients who have co-occurring disorders.

Work closely with referral sources, employers, other support services such as for medical/psychiatric evaluation or treatments, probation officers, social services, and family members of the client (s) receiving services.

Group Counseling: Understanding of group dynamics, how to set boundaries and how to facilitate group discussion aligned with treatment goals.

Individual sessions weekly, Formulate treatment plans for the client.

Responds appropriately to substance abuse emergency situations and utilizes crisis intervention techniques and procedures.

CEDAR CREEK FAMILY COUNSELING INC. GREENFIELD, WI FEB. 2014 – OCT. 2014

Substance Abuse Counselor – In Training

Performs 12 core functions as defined by Wisconsin Administrative Code RL 160, including screenings, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, AODA education, referrals, reports/record keeping, and consultation with other professionals as appropriate.

Prepares and completes all required documentation according to state, federal and agency standards in a timely manner

Provides Individualized addiction counseling services to clients utilizing evidence-based therapy models in both an outpatient and residential setting.

Coordinates, plans, and facilitates client sessions, including group and individual services.

Attends and participates in staff development programs, including in-services training, staff meetings, clinical supervision meetings, and similar opportunities.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients, staff, and a variety of mental health, criminal justice, community, and human services agencies.

CEDAR CREEK FAMILY COUNSELING INC. GREENFIELD, WI OCT. 2012 – OCT. 2014

Behavioral Support Specialist/House Manager

Primary responsibilities are to ensure the safety of all sober living home residents, assist with independent living skills, and dealt with a variety of emotional and delinquent behaviors.

Handled any emergency situations that arose.

Administered medications as needed.

Gave scheduled and random drug tests and daily breathalyzer tests.

Maintains appropriate documentation of client contacts and consultation with other professionals.

Assisting clients with issues due to mental health and substance abuse issues, such as triggers and cravings

Provides Guidance on Recovery issues and working on the 12 Steps

FREELANSER, New York, NY SEPT 2009 – OCT. 2012

Fashion & Wardrobe Stylist, Lifestyle Consultant

FAYE’S 1/FAYE@PLAY, BROOKFIELD, WI JUN. 2008 – AUG. 2009

Sportswear, Accessories, and Jewelry Buyer, Merchandizer, Sales

GARBS NUVO, LLC, BROOKFIELD, WI NOV. 2004 – APR. 2008

Sr. Buyer - Merchandiser - Owner

GARBS TWO, LTD, BANNOCKBURN, IL & BROOKFIELD, WI MAY 1999 – NOV. 2004

Sr. Buyer - Merchandiser, Store Manager

E D U C A T I O N, CERTIFICATION & P R O F E S S I O N A L T R A I N I N G

MA, Ed. Professional Counseling, Concordia University Wisconsin, August 2017 – present, completed all classes April 26th, 2019

BA, Business and Communication, Concordia University Wisconsin, May 2016

Substance Abuse Counselor - In Training, SAC-IT (State of Wisconsin,), February 2014 – 2019

AODA Certificate Program, MATC Milwaukee, WI May 2014

AAS, Business Management, MATC, Milwaukee, WI June 2001

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Publisher)

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