Darrlyn Alexander

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Altadena, California 91001

Email: adz8l9@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Overview

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

CATC1

Substance Abuse Counselor with 13 years’ experience. Specialty areas include strong skills in Group Facilitating, Anger Management, Parenting, and Case Management. Working in the field of Addiction, from teens to adults. I am currently seeking employment with a company where I can utilize my current skills as well as learn new skills, to develop as a good counselor. I am a committed professional that is enthusiastic about helping people in crisis.

Summary of Skills

.Facilitating Groups .Specialized skills in

.Treatment Plans Alcohol and Drug Counseling

.Crisis Intervention .PC1000, Parole and Probation.

. Case Management

Education

Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor: Human Services, 2011.

Long Beach City College- Long Beach, California. Certified in Drug and Alcohol Counseling, Certified of Accomplishment in Chemical Dependency, Certified of Achievement in Alcohol and Drug Studies. CAADE Certification as a Certified Addiction Counselor. I have successfully completed classes in Domestic Violence, Intro to Chemical Dependency, Case Management and Treatment Aftercare, Physiology and Pharmacology of Drugs, Law and ethics, Group and Family Process, Intervention treatment and recovery, Introduction to Social work, Stress Management for Case Mangers, Co Occurring Disorders, Alcohol and Drug prevention and education, Conflict and Resolution and Meditation. I am currently working in the field as a Case Manager and Group Facilitator.

Professional Experience

Amity Foundation

Journeyman Counselor

At

Soledad State Prison

March.1st 2022 still working

My duties include working with adults in Prison with Substance Abuse Problems, helping individuals regain insight on behaviors that lead to addiction, Relapse Prevention tools, Treatment Plans along with group notes

Umma Community Clinic

January 2021 till February 2022

Substance Abuse Counselor

Working with clients with Addiction Issues

Working with clients that had opiate issues and Alcohol

Heading “MAT”, Working with Sub Oxone and Vivitrol, holding 1 on 1 discussions with individuals to maintain and become an active positive member of society

West County Medical

2016 til 2020

Working with Meth Odom Clients to help clients regain control of their life, working with ASAM intakes, 1 on 1 counseling sessions, TP, Justifications, Teaching clients new skills and helping clients maintain a sober life by using MI tools and Demonstrating Professionalism with helping client see what it takes to stay sober 1 day at a time

Sandler Health Care

Mariposa House

Currently working with Parole and Mental health under CEC dealing with Substance Abuse and Mental Health clients. Doing Intakes, working with clients with MH issues along with Drugs Addiction problems, helping client get their life back by working with clients using MI tools to help encourage and Motivate client to want to do better for themselves

Glorious Manner: Substance Abuse Counseling.

Group Facilitator, Intakes with clients with mental disorders. 8/1/2013 t0 12/31/2013

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Program: Downey Ca. 4/2014. To 7/19/2015

Group Facilitator, Case Manager, working with clients that are AB 105, working with DUI clients, working with clients that are on Parole

and Probation. PC1000/ PC 1200.

Substance Abuse Counselor, April /2009 t0 7/1/2013

West Coast Counseling Center. Long Beach Ca

Facilitating Groups, Adult Counseling, Teen Counseling and Families. Specializing in Crisis Intervention, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Implementing personalized Treatment Plans for individual clients. Intakes.

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