Mental Health Substance Abuse
Resume:
DEBRA K. SHOWERS
Watsontown, PA 17777
*************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
My objective is to explore the possibilities of obtaining the Substance Abuse Counselor and use my talents achieved through the years. Perform to the best of my ability with professionalism and proficiency. I know I have what is required for the position and can perform what is required: Conduct group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required. Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors. Be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow-up assessments for patients. Prepare an individual treatment plan for each assigned patient. Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients. Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed. Plan for aftercare for assigned patients. Act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested. Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care. Evaluate the needs of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
EXPERIENCE:
D&A COUNSELOR MAT 570-***-****
05/06/2025 – 10/24/2025
HABIT OPCO (MAT Methadone/Suboxone)
Watsontown Comprehensive Treatment Center
759 Susquehanna Trail
Watsontown, PA 17777
Perform Intakes which consist of the following:
Having all Releases and Forms necessary signed
BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENTS
Preliminary Treatment plans
HIV/HEP C Risk Assessments
Present Relapse Prevention, Mental Health and Recovery groups 2 days a week one each to be able to discuss present intervention tools.
Individual sessions.
EMR proficient
Chart Audits – Intake, Progressive and Discharges documentation is complete
ASAM Certified
All other training necessary
Referral calls
Full Caseload
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor 570-***-****
11/2020 – 04/04/2025
OUTPATIENT CROSSROADS COUNSELING INC
Adolescents ages 13-17
Adults from age 18 +
Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol (D&A) as well as individuals who have parole and probation requirements and Children and Youth Services (CYS)) Also MAT with Suboxone, Sublocade Subutex and Vivitrol.
Perform Intakes
Process Client Histories
Process Case Consults and every 90 days until first year and then yearly after that
Develop Comprehensive Treatment plans with Safety plans within the first 30 days of intake and 60 days thereafter.
Process Psychiatric Referrals and Psychiatric Medication Checks as well as MAT Checks for their monthly appointments.
Meet with individuals on a weekly or biweekly basis depending on their program.
Process monthly CYS, Parole, Probation and Mental Health Reports.
Chart Audits
ASAM Certified (process ASAMs for all my D&A individuals quarterly)
Releases as needed 255 and General as well as Emergency Releases.
Perform groups weekly - D&A, MAT and MAAP (BIP) (Certified) Also One Aftercare MAT Group first Wednesday of month.
Caseload of at least 70
Required yearly training.
LEAD COUNSELOR - D&A COUNSELOR MAT 570-***-****
9/24/2018 – 11/21/2020
HABIT OPCO (MAT Methadone/Suboxone)
Watsontown Comprehensive Treatment Center
759 Susquehanna Trail
Watsontown, PA 17777
Perform Intakes which consist of the following:
Having all Releases and Forms necessary signed
BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENTS
Preliminary Treatment plans
HIV/HEP C Risk Assessments
Present Relapse Prevention, Mental Health and Recovery groups 3 days a week one each to be able to discuss present intervention tools.
Present 2 groups a month on Saturdays
Individual sessions.
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EMR proficient
Chart Audits – Intake, Progressive and Discharges documentation is complete
ASAM Certified
All other training necessary
Referral calls
Full Caseload
COUNSELOR
Utilization Review and Teacher of Life Skills 570-***-****
10/2016 – 7/2018
Conewago -Snyder – Firetree, LTD
18336 Route 522
Beavertown, PA 17813
Review Life Skill assessments and teach Life Skills
Perform Small Groups, Mental Health groups and Structured activities groups to be able to discuss present intervention tools.
Perform assessments, process diagnostic summaries. Treatment plans
Individual sessions every seven days.
EMR proficient.
Assist with UR Dept. doing precertification for funding authorizations. MCO and SCA insurances
Intake and Case Management responsibilities
Process 12 Step and Substance Abuse Education groups
Required DDAP training as well as CPR and First Aide Certified
Hold groups for the Women’s unit as well
COUNSELOR
2/2014 – 6/2016 800-***-****
White Deer Run D&A Treatment Center
360 White Deer Run Road
Allenwood, PA 17810
Counselor on the Men’s Relapse Unit and Women’s Dual Unit.
Perform assessments, process diagnostic summaries. Treatment plans
Set up aftercare when necessary.
Perform Small Groups, Mental Health groups and Structured activities groups to be able to discuss present intervention tools.
Presented at least five small groups a week and Mental Health groups one to two weekly and structured activity groups as well
Individual sessions every seven days.
EMR proficient.
Made calls to referrals to let them know the individual’s progress.
Required DDAP training as well as CPR and First Aide Certified
Other duties as required.
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SENIOR CREDIT/COLLECTIONS ANALYST
8/2003 – 2/2014 800-***-****
Construction Specialties, Inc.
6696 Route 405 Hwy
Muncy, PA 17756
Senior Credit/Collection Analyst
Processed 40-50 calls a day for monies past 60-90 days
Responsible for $4.5 to $5M in credit/collections per month
Responsible for the credit/collections in 20 of the 50 states
Communicated effectively with customers and Customer Services Reps
Processed liens on properties for material purchased over $20K in a timely manner where material was installed or going to be installed by customers.
Computer programs AS400/BPCS/ERP
Other duties as required.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/OFFICE MANAGER
5/2002 – 8/2003 570-***-****
Billing 911
Main Street
Watsontown, PA 17777
Office Manager/Executive Assist and Lead Biller
Jane of all trades
Managed 6 employees
Trained employees
Kept office in line for purchasing and collections
Payroll
Called Customers – Commercial and Residential for payments
Attended Conventions with Owner/President of Company
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIOIST
3/2000 -5/2003 800-***-****
White Deer Run
360 White Deer Run Road
Allenwood, PA 17810
Transcriptionist - Medical records
Typed History and Physicals
Psych Evaluations
Processed consents according to HIPPA
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Filed in charts out in the units
Other paperwork as required
HIPPA trained
10/1999 – 3/2000 – Moved with Spouse’s Job to Greenville, MS – only stayed for the short period of time because I did not approve of the racism that was socially acceptable there.
LEAD DOCUMENTATION SPECIALIST
1997- 1999
Yuasa Inc.
Reading, PA
Lead Documentations Specialist
Lead for 5 different plants
Certified Auditor for ISO 9000/9001
Typed and maintained Quality Manuals or the 5 plant facilities all in different states
Processed Work orders on the computer systems
LEAD DOCUMENTATION SPECIALIST
1995-1997
Dental-EZ
Lancaster, PA
Lead Documentation Specialist
Certified Auditor of ISO 9000/9001
Typed and maintained the Quality Manual for the facility.
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
1989 – 1995
USN, USA and USAF
USN – Patuxent River Maryland - Ballistics Department – worked for Active-Duty Navy Captains and Civilians GS-17
Lead Secretary over 3 office assistants
Held Secret Clearance
Typed Secret Messages for Sorties during the Iran War
Processed and Typed Travel orders
Ordered Supplies
Other duties as required.
USA – Republic of Panama - 1069 Battalion
Lead secretary/Executive Assistant over 2 assistants
Held Top Secret Clearance
Processed and Typed Travel orders
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Other duties as required
USAF – Republic of Panama – Civil Engineering Department
Management Assistant for – approx. 25 civilians
Held Top Secret Clearance
Processed travel orders for Active-Duty personnel and Civilian personnel
Ran IT backups for the Civil Engineering department computer system as well.
Made how to videos and manuals in Spanish for operation of office equipment.
EDUCATION:
HS diploma – Turbotville Christian School, 1976
BS – Psychology for Substance Abuse - Kaplan University - 2011
MS – General Psychology – Kaplan University – 2014
CPR and FIRST AIDE certified (up to date)
ASAM Certified DDAP training
Active Shooter Training
MAAP (BIP) Certified
Professional references:
Harmony Miller, MSW, Clinical Supervisor – cell # 570-***-**** email: ***************@*****.***
Susan Watt – Office Manager – cell # 570-***-**** email: **********@******.***
Elaine Rockey – Therapist – past coworker - cell #570-***-****
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