Case Management Substance Abuse

Mary Knott- Ellis

** ****** ***** ****, ******, DE 19702

Home: 302-***-**** - Cell: 302-***-**** - ***********@***.***

Objective

Motivated Substance Abuse Counselor who works efficiently under pressure and makes sound

decisions. Exceptional team leader with an outstanding work ethic.

Skills and Trainings

Maryland Correctional Officer training course.

Delaware Correctional Officer training

Drug and Alcohol Trainee Letter

Attended Delaware Technical and Community-Drug Counselor Certification Program.

Employment history

07/2021- 11/2021

Drug Evaluator

SODAT

Completed assessments for DUI clients.

Responsible for case management, report writing,referrals,treatment plans and

Other duties as assigned.

08/2018- 12/2018

Intensive Outpatient Therapist

Upper Bay Counseling and Supportive Services

Provided individual, group, family and crisis counseling to AOD clients in a public health setting.

Supervised a caseload of approximately twenty five clients at the Health Department. Responsible for case management, report writing,referrals,treatment plans and

Other duties as assigned.

03/2013 to

09/2017

Substance Abuse Counselor

Cecil County Health Department

Provided individual, group, family and crisis counseling to AOD clients in a public health setting.

Managed contract with Social Services to provide drug screenings to clients who applied for temporary cash assistance or SNAP benefits.

Supervised a caseload of approximately twenty five clients at the Health Department. Responsible for case management, report writing,referrals,treatment plans and

Other duties as assigned.

08/2006 to

06/2012

Senior Correctional Counselor

Cecil County Sheriff Department

Responsible for assigning security levels through the classification process.

Assisted and trained other counselors on tasks and procedures.

Interacted with security and assist with investigations or research.

Assigned to train the volunteers every year on contraband and conduct while volunteering in a jail.

Attended supervisory meetings every month.

Interviewed male and female offenders and collect information that would assist in security level assignments.

Determined high risk offenders and place on protective custody.

03/2002 to

08/2006

Substance Abuse Counselor III

Gaudenzia Inc. - Westtown

Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and their

families.

Developed and ran programs to increase awareness of the causes and effects of drug and alcohol

abuse.

10/1997 to

12/1999

Correctional Lieutenant

State Of Delaware

Conducted 8 security audits per month to identify potential problems related to physical security,

staff safety and asset protection.

Analyzed and investigated all incidents alongside functional management and security

supervisors.

Monitored the work of contractors in the design, construction and startup phases of security

systems.

Drafted security operating procedures and training materials for the human resources department.

Monitored and evaluated unit performance on key security issues, recommending corrective action

programs where appropriate.

Advised security team and conducted investigations of significant threats and the loss or

misappropriation of assets.

Supervised a team of 15-20 security personnel during a given shift

Oversaw staff timekeeping entries and reports.

Education

2002 Master of Science: Human Services Administration

Springfield College - Wilmington Campus

1986 Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice

Wilmington College - New Castle

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