Compassionate Primary Counselor with Assessments and Referrals

Lisa toves

Long Beach, CA ***** • 562-***-**** • **********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Compassionate and results-driven Primary Counselor with a proven track record in conducting comprehensive assessments, developing personalized care plans, and coordinating vital referrals. Expertise in facilitating group sessions and modeling effective behaviors that empower clients to thrive. Committed to fostering a supportive environment that promotes personal growth and resilience, while enhancing overall well-being through tailored interventions and collaborative approaches. Skills

• Case management • Clinical documentation

• Dual diagnosis treatment • Multicultural competence

• Individual counseling • Continuing care planning

• Clinical assessment • Individual therapy

• Defining treatment objectives

Work History

Volunteer, 08/2025 to Current

Intercity Fellowship Hall – Long Beach, CA

Implemented standards for cleanliness and organization in facilities to enhance program effectiveness.

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• Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others. Enhanced community relations by representing the organization with professionalism and offering necessary support services.

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• Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment. Primary Counselor, 05/2020 to 10/2023

Fred Brown Recovery Services – San Pedro, CA

• Assisted clients in identifying personal goals and developing actionable plans for achievement.

• Facilitated group sessions to promote communication and interpersonal skills among participants.

• Supported lead counselors in implementing therapeutic activities and interventions.

• Maintained accurate client records and documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.

• Facilitate and co-facilitate groups for clients enrolled in the IOP

• Conduct assessments of new clients to determine appropriate treatment plans.

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to enhance treatment planning and service delivery.

• Provide clinical interventions and crisis management as necessary. Supported clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning back to society.

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Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all client interactions, including time spent and services provided.

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• Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Engage in ongoing professional development and training as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager. Education

Certificate of Achievement: Addiction Studies, 06/2022 Long Beach City College - Long Beach, CA

• Theoretical orientation/interventions

• Case management, professional practice, and ethics

• Administration, program development/evaluation

• Professional Development: Clinical supervised internship under licensed LCSW Certificate of Achievement: Human Services, 06/2022 Long Beach City College - Long Beach, CA

• Professional Development

• Assessment

• Treatment Planning,outcome and evaluation

Case management, using evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and 12-Step Facilitation

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• Coordinate care, and ensure compliance.

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