Social Worker (CSWA) and CADC 1

CHRISTIAN FORRESTER

**.******************@*****.*** 541-***-**** Eugene, OR

WORK HISTORY

SUDS outpatient counselor Willamette Family Inc, Eugene, OR Jan 2019 - Oct 2022

● Co-occurring assessment evaluator that includes biopsychosocial assessments, diagnosing, treatment planning, and continuity in care

● Group facilitator for Residential/Inpatient Services at 3.5 level of care, Intensive Outpatient Services at 2.5 & 2.1 levels of care, and Early Intervention at 0.5 level of care (DUII Program)

● QMHP: Individual therapy sessions that include skill building and crisis therapy

● Crisis intervention

● Collaboration between state and local agencies that support client-centered behavioral healthcare and management services

● Maintain accurate documentation of client electronic health records, providers, treatment progress, etc.

Care Coordinator Laurel Hill Center, Eugene, OR Feb 2023 – Oct 2023

● Provide comprehensive assessment and treatment planning services

● Case management needs following a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach that supports an individual's treatment goals.

● Crisis intervention services

● Individual Solution-focused brief therapy

Cloud Nine Childcare LLC Feb 2024 - Feb 2026

Compliance officer

● Risk Management and Assessment: Managing compliance with employer/employee/parent regulations with State and Federal agencies

● Monitor and Auditing: Reviewing procedures, reports, and records to ensure adherence to standards

● Training and Education: Educating staff on regulatory changes, company policies, overseeing mandatory Continuing Education requirements to maintain their licenses, certifications or registration Management of the Early Learning Divisions Office of Childcare's Food Program

CERTIFICATIONS

● CSWA Oregon's Board of Licensed Social Workers

● CADC-1 Oregon's Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board EDUCATION

● Master's in Social Work Pacific University, Eugene, OR

● B.A. in Family and Human Services University of Oregon, Eugene, OR INTERNSHIPS

Senior & Disabled Services, Eugene, OR 2017 - 2018

● Options Counseling Case Management for individuals with disabilities or who are aging plan for their long-term care needs

● Performed in-home need-based assessments to qualify seniors for organizations that provide support

● Develop care plan referrals for qualified clients who need assistance with daily living activities Direction Service Inc, Eugene, OR 2016-2017

● Assist in the development of Individual Plans of Care that are CANS focused, client-centered, need-based and include strength-based strategies with measurable outcomes

● Facilitate strategic planning for clients' systems of care development (wraparound care)

● Maintain accurate documentation of contacts, client progress, providers, etc. Dad's Program at Willamette Family Inc. Eugene OR 2015-2016

● Skill Builder and Peer-To Peer Support

● Communicate treatment process with DHS and WF case managers National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) on Campus, Eugene, OR 2014-2016

● Facilitated support groups for persons with dual diagnoses and disabilities

● Organized fundraising events in support of outreach and peer-to-peer service

● Developed Community Outreach Team

Sexual Assault Support Services for Lane County, Eugene, OR 2012-2013

● Community Outreach, Education and Awareness, and Crisis and support line

● Diversity presentation team leader

Summary:

Licensed social work professional with extensive experience in substance use disorder treatment, care coordination, and crisis intervention. Skilled in co-occurring assessments, treatment planning, individual therapy, and strengths-based, trauma-informed case management. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community agencies while maintaining accurate clinical documentation. Holds a Master’s in Social Work with certifications as a CSWA and CADC-I, and a strong commitment to client-centered behavioral healthcare.

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