Dependency Counselor Program Director

Rachel Solomon

**** ****** **** **, *******, Tx, 77047 * 281-***-**** * *************@*****.***

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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