Dependency Counselor Program Director
Resume:
Rachel Solomon
**** ****** **** **, *******, Tx, 77047 * 281-***-**** * adwxcw@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW
LCDC with over fifteen years experience in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with Substance Use Disorders and Dual Diagnosis. Experience in Management, Training and Working in Diverse Cultural Environment.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
LCDC
Dual Diagnosis
DSM-5
Crisis Intervention
Excellent Communication Skills
Treatment Team Approach
Motivation Interviewing
Teaching/Training
EDUCATION
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY, Prarie View, TX
Master of Science: Human Sciences, Dec 2003
Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AND A&M COLLEGE, Baton, LA
Bachelor of Science: Psychology, Dec 1991
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE COUNCIL ON RECOVERY, Houston, Tx
OSAR Counselor, Nov 2015 – Oct 2020
Works closely with The Harris Center for Mental Health/IDD to provide substance abuse screenings, referrals, assessments, brief interventions and crisis interventions.
Responsible for auditing files and completing monthly reports.
HOUSTON BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL, Houston, TX
Therapist, Dec 2014 - Jun 2015
Responsible for facilitating family therapy and psycho-educational topics for multi-family group.
Responsible for conducting individual therapy and group therapy.
Responsible for completing psychosocial assessments and writing Master Treatment Plans.
Responsible for completing all pre and post testing.
Worked closely with other therapists, doctors and nurses in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Responsible for completing discharge plans.
RIVERSIDE GENERAL HOSPITAL, Houston, Tx
Program Director, Nov 2009 - Aug 2014
Managed all clinical and administrative aspects of two residential programs.
Managed daily operations of program counselors, behavioral technicians and childcare staff.
Completed monthly auditing of records to maintain compliance with all state regulations.
Completed monthly and annual reports.
Conducted weekly staff meetings, trainings and staff developmental activities.
Prepared bi-weekly staff schedule and payroll.
Responsible for employee evaluations.
Responsible for renewing, updating and overseeing all policy and procedure for hospital and state funded programs.
TURNING POINT, Houston, TX
Chemical Dependency Counselor, Jun 2006 - Sep 2008
Completed intake assessments and discharge plans.
Provided group and individual counseling to Harris County Probationers,utilizing evidenced -based approaches and agency approved theories.
Facilitated family group and individual family counseling.
Facilitated Anger Management Group.
Supervised weekend counseling staff.
Maintained monthly verification forms for client billing.
CREDENTIALS AND LICENSES
License Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) #10360
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR/FIRST AID
Non Violent Crisis Intervention
Co-Occurring Psychiatric Substance Disorder
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Working knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook and Clinical Management for Behavioral Health Services (CMBHS).
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