Roberto A Henderson CADC III, ICADCIII, SUDCCIII, MSW (C)

Professional Summary

www.robertohenderson.com

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Cell: 949-***-****- 562-***-****

I have worked in the treatment of addictive and behavioral disorders for over 31 years and have accumulated a very diverse experience using many different formats and with many different cultures. From first contact to Intervention to

detoxification to independent living, I have assisted hundreds of individuals and families to empower themselves by assessing the problem properly and developing a plan of action. Having diversified my training and experience to include serious emotional disorders, I became a Domestic Violence and Anger Management Counselor as well.

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Core Qualifications

Client-focused/ Motivational /CBT approach

Highly effective and experienced assessment and treatment plan development

Experienced in program development and relapse prevention.

Effective educational and process group facilitator Extensive experience working with families dealing with co-dependency issues and after-treatment resources.

Experience

Team player who is always willing to cover needs as they arise.

Extensive experience working with the legal system and other relevant third parties.

Highly motivated to improve performance through training and supervision.

Computer proficient in Microsoft Office and basic computer training in with various EHR programs

Highly ethical practice with professionalism and passion for the process of recovery.

Addictions Counselor

March 2022 to September 2022

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation / Corecivic inc San Diego, Ca

-I supervised and counseled up to 22 state prison inmates residing in a Re-Entry program and preparing to engage life on the streets. Conducted assessments, developed treatment plans and entered all pertinent data into an Electronic Health Records program (ARMS) which impacted their release dates and status in the penal system. Conducted extensive case management on behalf of the residents with a variety of community agencies and government entities. Conducted extensive individualized discharge planning intended to secure successful transition to life outside prison.

Counselor Supervisor

June 2021 to March 2022

- California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation/ Amity Foundation, Chino California

- I currently supervise up to eight counselors who facilitate the presentation of Addiction and Cognitive Behavioral groups inside the Chino Institution for Men.

- Each counselor facilitates three weekly groups with each group consisting of twelve individuals.

- I conduct weekly audits of all documentation for all Individuals under my supervision.

- I conduct training and staff meetings with all faculty under my supervision.

- I meet with each counselor to address personal and professional issues that come up and that could hinder

their ability to deliver the services to the students.

- I currently supervise mentor members of the OMCP (Offender Mentor Certification Program ) who are

receiving internship hours towards their state certification as Substance Abuse Counselors.

Program Director

November 2009 to Current

Interventionsandbeyond.com Mission Viejo-Long Beach CA

I currently conduct Interventions with family, friends, and employers of individuals in need of entering treatment for various types of addictive disorders.

After treatment is completed, I provide individual case management and counseling to clients needing personalized support to stay in the recovery process.

I Conduct In-Service training, educational groups, and presentations in various facilities and settings on related topics like Relapse Prevention, Anger Management, and Domestic Violence.

Project Manager

December 2012 to 2014

Native American Services Riverside Recovery Res Lake Elsinore, CA

I conducted anger management and substance abuse educational presentations as well as individual sessions at various Native American facilities including Sherman Indian High School in Riverside County, CA. As a program manager, I generated all written and digital records and reports to the California American Indian Recovery Services system which funded the project.

Therapist/ Bilingual

May 2009 to November 2009

Decision Point Center Prescott, Arizona

I Conducted Intake and assessments as well as individual therapy sessions with clients in treatment for dually diagnosed disorders.

I facilitated primary group therapy sessions.

I participated in daily treatment team meetings to discuss the client's progress.

I conducted lectures and workshops on Relapse Prevention and Anger Mgmt.

Maintained records of all activities according to CARF standards.

Collaborated with other professionals and supervisors to provide clients with holistic solutions to their issues.

Counselor / Volunteer

January 2004 to November 2009

Changing Spirits Native American Program Long Beach, California

Conducted Individual counseling and or sponsorship of Native American males on how to apply old traditional and

12 step-oriented ways to return to the spiritual path of recovery from addiction disorders.

Bilingual Dual Diagnosis -Counselor/ Case Manager

October 2006 to May 2009

Pacific Hills Treatment Center San Clemente, CA

As part of my duties, I conducted Relapse Prevention, Process as well as educational groups in detoxification and residential treatment program.

I met with clients individually to assess their progress, needs for increased treatment, suicidal ideation, co-occurring mental health issues, discharge planning, and possible retention for further treatment.

I maintained written records and generated progress and completion reports according to CARF standards.

I participated in treatment team-client reviews and interacted with colleagues and supervisors as well as family members in the role of advocate for my clients.

I facilitated groups for the IOP evening as well as our Transitional Living programs which included dual diagnosis and relapse prevention groups.

Bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor

October 2006 to October 2007

Associates in Counseling and Mediation- Laguna Hills, CA

I conducted group and individual sessions with clients referred by various sources i.e. Probation Department, Department of Corrections, and Employment Assistance Programs, etc.

I maintained client records; generated progress and completion reports as required by the referring agency. I periodically tested clients for sobriety as well as processed intakes and discharges.

Maintained and supervised program compliance with referring agencies i.e. Parole and Probation departments.

Bilingual Dual Diagnosis -Counselor

October 2004 to October 2005

Chapman Medical Center Orange, CA

Conducted dual diagnosis groups as well as individual sessions with adult and juvenile patients in a detoxification unit.

Kept patient records and generated reports according to JAACO standards.

Participated in treatment team reviews every week and interacted with Nurses, Doctors, Psychiatrists, and patients' families.

Supervised outings to 12 step meetings.

Bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor- Site Coordinator

October 2003 to October 2004

Alta Institute INC Fullerton, CA

Coordinated intake assessment of clients referred by the legal system for addiction treatment through the

Proposition 36 program.

Intake and assessment of clients referred to the Batterers Intervention, Parenting, and Alcohol and Drugs programs.

Conducted individual and group sessions with clients in all the above-described programs.

Performed administrative functions necessary to maintain all programs at the Santa Ana office in compliance with the contracts.

Supervised interns and other counselors in maintaining compliance with contracts with Probation Departments.

Substance Abuse Counselor-Bilingual

May 2002 to October 2003

Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center Fullerton, CA

Performed Intake and assessments of new clients referred from the legal system and other independent sources.

Kept patient records and generated reports according to JAACO standards.

Participated in treatment team reviews every week and interacted with Nurses, Doctors, Psychiatrists, and patients' families.

Supervised outings to 12 step meetings.

Bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor- Site Coordinator

October 2003 to October 2004

Alta Institute INC Fullerton, CA

Coordinated intake assessment of clients referred by the legal system for addiction treatment through the

Proposition 36 program.

Intake and assessment of clients referred to the Batterers Intervention, Parenting, and Alcohol and Drugs programs.

Conducted individual and group sessions with clients in all the above-described programs.

Performed administrative functions necessary to maintain all programs at the Santa Ana office in compliance with the contracts.

Supervised interns and other counselors in maintaining compliance with contracts with Probation Departments.

Substance Abuse Counselor-Bilingual

May 2002 to October 2003

Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center Fullerton, CA

Performed Intake and assessments of new clients referred from the legal system and other independent sources. Assisted in the development of treatment plans using various Bio-Psychosocial Questionnaires.

Conducted individual and group sessions with clients referred from various State and Federal courts including

Proposition 36- Los Angeles County Probation Department.

Maintained records of all clients' attendance on agency files and county computer systems. Developed all progress reports on time for submission via L.A.

County computer system.

Supervised other counselors in maintaining compliance with contract specifications and in developing reports to various legal referral sources.

Dual Diagnosis Counselor- Bilingual

July 2000 to May 2002

Las Encinas Hospital Pasadena, CA

I Conducted assessments and counseling of dually diagnosed patients.

My Duties included Individual and group counseling of Individuals suffering from both mental illness and substance abuse complications.

Counseling duties included counseling patients in both In-Hospital and partial hospitalization programs. Developed a substance abuse program curriculum and participated in treatment plan -case review meetings with Psychiatrists, Nurses, Social Workers, Recreational Therapists, and Dietitians.

Performed duties under the direct supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.

Bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor

August 1999 to June 2000

Southern California Alcohol and Drugs Program Paramount, CA

Conducted intakes and assessments for the Drugs and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program as well as the D.U.I. Programs.

Scheduled clients for specific groups and classes as well as conducted individual and group process- educational sessions.

Maintained proper documentation and developed treatment plans aimed at addressing all the issues necessary to help the clients maintain sobriety.

Developed and maintained DMV records.

Referred clients to various 12 step programs mandated by the courts.

Bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor

September 1998 to September 1999

El Centro Contra la Violencia Domestica Long Beach, CA Child abuse and Domestic Violence group counselor.

Facilitated a Spanish Domestic Violence group with strong anger management and parenting components. Documented on client files according to Los Angeles County guidelines.

Developed a Bilingual Substance Abuse curriculum and facilitated its presentation to clients in both languages. Developed progress reports for submission to the L.A.

County Probation Department.

Bilingual Domestic Violence- Substance Abuse Counselor

January 1998 to August 1999

Los Angeles Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Santa Fe Springs, CA Group facilitating PC 1000 Spanish and English groups.

Developed and facilitated a Domestic Violence group as well as charted according to Los Angeles County guidelines.

Complied with all requirements set by the Los Angeles County Probation Department to facilitate groups. Developed compliance reports submitted verbally and in written form.

Bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor

May 1997 to June 1999

Behavioral Health Services Incorporated Hollywood, CA

Intake of new clients, both juvenile and adults referred to our agency. by the Los Angeles County Mental Health and Probation Departments as well as self-referrals.

Conducted assessment of the severity of their addiction using a CARF approved Bio-psychosocial Questionnaire

Intake of new clients, both juvenile and adults referred to our agency. by the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, California Department of Corrections.

Assisted in the development of a personalized problems list and treatment plan. Conducted random urinalysis testing of all clients in the program.

Referred clients to State and County agencies to access additional services as well as monitored twelve-step meeting attendance.

Maintained contact with referring agencies to provide a status report.

Facilitated bi-lingual treatment groups such as relapse prevention, educational, process, and other chemical dependency-related topics.

Conducted individual counseling to deal with crisis, relapses, and other treatment-related issues. Conducted family and couple counseling sessions to deal with addiction issues.

Bilingual Case Manager

January 1997 to July 1997

Safety Consultant INC Whittier, CA

Position - Case Manager and Group Facilitator During a face-to-face session, conducted a step by step check of all the program criteria in the client's file, i.e.

regular payment of fees, regular self-help meeting attendance, proper re-schedule of missed activities. Documented clients' comments and feedback regarding their sobriety.

Documented physical signs of compliance with mandatory sobriety.

Also conducted enrollment groups during which clients are given details of the program and their responsibilities to ensure its completion.

Performed schedule set up for program activities, i.e.

groups, face-to-face sessions, and alcohol education classes. Performed duties as the liaison between clients and administrators.

Processed all program documentation as described by the Program Director. Facilitated DUI groups in both English and Spanish.

Transit Bus Driver

August 1995 to February 1996

Foothill Transit Upland, CA

Received training and operated transit buses from the San Gabriel, Pomona, and San Fernando valleys to

Downtown Los Angeles.

Collected fares and interacted with passengers to direct them to connections leading to all parts of Los Angeles and neighboring Counties.

Provided passengers with appropriate transfer tickets.

Counselor-Intern

January 1995 to July 1995

Salvation Army Los Angeles, CA

Conducted one on one counseling sessions with juvenile clients interested in dealing with feelings, relapse issues, family concerns, and discharge plans.

Facilitated relapse prevention, drug and alcohol education, crisis management groups, and film discussions, handled the charting of progress notes and treatment updates.

Bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor

December 1994 to June 1995

Tarzana Treatment Center Inc Tarzana, CA

Conducted initial intake and assessment of in-coming clients with different levels of toxicity from drugs and alcohol.

Collected urinalysis for drug screening.

Recorded blood pressure and other vital medical data.

Developed treatment plan in conjunction with psychiatrists, psychology interns, medical doctors, nurses, nutritionists and Recreational Therapists as well as HIV Educational Counselors, to suit the needs of each individual client.

Charted daily progress notes, Bio-Psychosocial Assessments, treatment plan updates and Integrated and

Discharge Summaries.

Conducted one on one crisis intervention and counseling sessions as needed.

Facilitated different types of groups including therapy, relapse prevention, drug and alcohol education, and feelings groups.

Assisted clients in developing a discharge plan to the next phase of recovery and in contacting and securing a residential or outpatient program to continue treatment.

Translated all phases of treatment for Spanish speaking clients. Supervised.

Counselor-Intern

August 1994 to January 1995

Portals Treatment Program Los Angeles, CA

Performed supervised individual counseling and group sessions with dually diagnosed clients.

Closely monitored assessment and charting of new members struggling with an addiction to illegal substances, also under prescribed medication.

Other duties included English/Spanish translation for Spanish speaking clients.

Counselor - Intern

January 1994 to August 1994

Claire Foundation Los Angeles, CA

Conducted supervised Individual sessions with clients ranging from ages 6 to 18 years old. Conducted Alcohol and Drugs Educational and Prevention presentations for both teens and parents. Facilitated process/ discussion groups with both English and Spanish speaking parents.

Counselor-Intern

August 1993 to January 1994

Sunrise Community Counseling Center Los Angeles, CA Performed supervised individual counseling and group facilitation.

Conducted counseling sessions with clients with different disorders and addictions.

Assisted in facilitating Chemical Dependency, Education and Awareness as well as Domestic Violence groups. Answered phone inquiries about the program, filed proper forms and documents according to Los Angeles County Department of Alcohol Programs specification.

Bilingual Counselor

January 1993 to July 1993

Los Angeles City College Los Angeles, CA

Handled the Intake-Assessment of students who were qualified to become recipients of the College's Extended

Opportunity Program Services or EOPS.

Referred students to appropriate office or departments within and/or outside the college system.

Assisted in securing tutors or other help needed in meeting the requirements of the program. Scheduled appointments with program counselors.

Evaluated student records with the assistance of the campus computer to determine possibility of transfer to various universities.

Facility Director

February 1991 to January 1993

Tri-Care Sober Living Centers Los Angeles, CA

Directed all aspects of a sober living home, which housed between 20-30 recovering alcoholic and addict (male)

tenants.

Duties included: Tenants- screened applications and interviewed individuals for residency usually referred from organizations such as People in Progress, Salvation Army and other recovery centers and hospitals. Counseled and assisted tenants with personal problems dealing with their recovery and goal setting.

Referred clients as needed to outside agencies for further assistance with schooling, employment and housing needs.

Compiled and maintained a file of Public Social Services, Social Security Administration, and also assisted these agencies with their duties involving tenants.

Implemented and enforced house rules, assigned individual house duties, administered drug and alcohol testing as needed and handled interpersonal problems that arose between residents.

Set up and ran house meeting and facilitated Education and Awareness, Recovery Discussion and Twelve Step

Meetings.

Education

Master of Social Work Boston University Online- Ongoing

B.A. Degree: Psychology, 2015

California State University Los Angeles

AA Degree: Human Services, 1996

Los Angeles City College Los Angeles, CA

Certificate as Drug and Alcohol Counselor/ Los Angeles: Human Services, 1995

City College Los Angeles City College Los Angeles, CA, USA

CAADAC # A3017108 ICADC # 25500 CCBADC (National) ICADC (International )

Professional Affiliations- Memberships

California Association of Alcohol Counselors (Now CCAPP)

International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (ICRC)

California Association of Drug Treatment Programs (CADTP)

Additional Information

Personal References, letters of recommendation, DMV printout, and proof of insurance available upon request*

Los Angeles and Orange County approved Domestic Violence Counselor

-Red Cross Volunteer-Instructor

Trained in Fire Prevention and Disaster Assistance as well as earthquake preparedness.

Proof of TB immunization available upon request.

Current CPR/ Firs aid Certification

California Department of Social Services Background

Proof of U.S. citizenship available

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