I am a Drug & Alcohol Therapist

BONNIE L. COLMON

215-***-**** PHILADELPHIA PA. ************@*****.*** ************@*******.***

To secure a challenging position within a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, including autism, while providing guidance and support. I am to leverage my abilities, by applying creative problem-solving skills to foster a responsive, supportive and empowering environment that promotes the well-being and development of both clients and staff.

Skills & abilities

Customer Service

● Assisting the client with activation of DEBIT and HAS cards.

● Resolve declined issues with cards.

● Remove blocks on cards

Health Services

● Implemented innovative Recovery Model plan for mental health patients based on goal-strength theory.

● Assessed and referred clients for public assistance programs, rental assistance, and homeless prevention.

Task Manager

● Assisting clients with ADLs such as, preparing meals, grocery shopping, medication administration.

● Accompanied clients on community outings, documented accurate client observations.

● Conducted group meetings for therapist observations of medical progress and side-effects of treatments.

● Collaborated with support coordinators and program managers to provide services.

● Trained on 6400 regulations- company policy.

● Monthly reconciliations, Financial Budgeting, Fire Drills, Managing Staff and staff Support

Experience

SPECTRUM COMMUNITY SERVICES

January 1998- September 2011 Mental Heal Supervisor

Developed treatment plans with these individuals that centered on their ability to maintain stability and encourage independence within the community.

● Collaborated with several community agencies, supportive type services, and medical professionals to assist these individuals with housing, benefits, employment, and healthcare to maintain their mental health stability.

● Established measurable goals and objectives, which were useful in advocating for these individual’s needs while helping them to avoid frequent mental health hospitalization.

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Mental Health Supervisor January 2012 - April 2016

Monitored and maintained client’s individual and public benefits.

● Encouraged clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, as well as help them to develop insight into themselves, symptoms, and support systems.

● Completed initial intake, 6 months, and annual assessment with clients as needed.

● Developed and implemented case management treatment plans based on clients, needs and goals.

● Educated on helpful resources

CHILDREN AND ADULTS’ DISABILITY AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Mental Health Team Manager May 2016 – September 2017

● Collaboration with public social and welfare agencies to obtain and provide information.

● Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.

● Maintained a caseload of 15 clients consisting of mainly 18 and younger working with families, educating clients regarding community resources.

● Acted as an advocate for client’s rights.

● Provided collaboration with other partners in the community such as NWIRP, probation officers, wraparound facilitators, schools and child welfare.

THE BEACON POINT RECOVERY CENTER

Drug and Alcohol Counselor Assistant December 2021 – December 2024

● Responsible for creating treatment plans for addictive patients.

● Had to create documentation to support group and individual sessions.

● Responsible for sending out referrals for housing.

● Responsible for family sessions.

● Responsible for individual sessions.

● Responsible for contacting parole and privations officers.

● Responsible for sending out letters of residence.

● Responsible for creating discharge summaries for clients.

● Responsible for closing charts.

● Facilitate Process Group.

● Facilitate Psychoeducation.

Education

POST UNIVERSITY

Bachelor’s in Behavioral Health (present).

Communication

Effective communication is the bridge that connects ideas and fosters understanding, allowing individuals to express their thoughts clearly and listen actively. I believe cultivating empathy and being open to feedback can create a collaborative environment that enhances and drives success.

Leadership

References

Brian McCrae The Beacon Point 267-***-****

Diane Harding Homeless Shelter Accountant 267-***-****

Joyce Sampson Penn Medicine 215-***-****

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