LPC-IT Licensed Mental Health Counselor

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J E S S I C A M A T E R

Brookfield, WI • 262-***-**** • ************@****.***

Mental Health & Substance Abuse Counseling

CAREER & PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

BETHANY RECOVERY CENTER, OCONOMOWOC, WI JAN 2024 – MAY 2025 Trauma Focused Group Lead/ Behavioral Health Tech

• Group Counseling

• Facilitate Trauma focused groups

• Complete Mental Health Assessments with residents BETHANY RECOVERY CENTER, OCONOMOWOC, WI FEB 2023 – DEC 2023 Master’s Level Intern

• Individual Counseling

• Group Counseling

• Treatment Planning

• Weekly Clinicals

BETHANY RECOVERY CENTER, OCONOMOWOC, WI MAY 2022 - JAN 2023 Behavioral Health Technician

• Provide care and supervision of residents in the program with co-occurring mental health disorders.

• Provide support and interventions for clients.

• Assist residents in meeting treatment goals in a safe and supportive environment.

• Facilitate groups, Anger Management and Domestic Violence

• Follow guidelines given on procedure, along with agency, federal and state regulatory requirements. GENESIS BEHAVIORAL SERVICES, CROSSROADS RACINE, WI APR 2016 - OCT 2016 Substance Abuse Counselor, SAC-IT

• Experience working in mental health, with dually diagnosed clients who have co-occurring disorders.

• Work closely with referral sources, employers, other support services such as for medical/psychiatric evaluation or treatments, probation officers, social services, and family members of the client (s) receiving services.

• Group Counseling: Understanding of group dynamics, how to set boundaries and how to facilitate group discussion aligned with treatment goals.

• Individual sessions weekly, Formulate treatment plans for the client.

• Responds appropriately to substance abuse emergency situations and utilizes crisis intervention techniques and procedures. CEDAR CREEK FAMILY COUNSELING INC. GREENFIELD, WI FEB 2014 – OCT 2014 Substance Abuse Counselor – In Training

• Prepares and completes all required documentation according to state, federal and agency standards in a timely manner.

• Provides Individualized addiction counseling services to clients utilizing evidence-based therapy models in both an outpatient and residential setting.

• Coordinates, plans, and facilitates client sessions, including group and individual services.

• Attends and participates in staff development programs, including in-services training, staff meetings, clinical supervision meetings, and similar opportunities.

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients, staff, and a variety of mental health, criminal justice, community, and human services agencies.

CEDAR CREEK FAMILY COUNSELING INC. GREENFIELD, WI OCT 2012– OCT 2014 Behavioral Support Specialist/Recovery Advocate/House Manager

• Ensure the safety of all sober living home residents, assist with independent living skills, and deal with a variety of emotional and delinquent behaviors.

• Administer medications as needed.

• Administer scheduled and random drug tests and daily breathalyzer tests.

• Maintain appropriate documentation of client contacts and consultation with other professionals.

• Assist clients with issues due to mental health and substance abuse issues, such as triggers and cravings.

• Provide guidance on recovery issues and working on the 12 Steps. 2

FREELANSER, New York, NY SEP 2009 – OCT 2012

Fashion & Wardrobe Stylist, Lifestyle Consultant

FAYE’S 1/FAYE@PLAY, BROOKFIELD, WI JUN 2008 – AUG 2009 Sportswear, Accessories, and Jewelry Buyer, Merchandizer, Sales GARBS NUVO, LLC, BROOKFIELD, WI NOV 2004 – APR 2008 Sr. Buyer - Merchandiser - Owner

GARBS TWO, LTD, BANNOCKBURN, IL & BROOKFIELD, WI MAY 1999 – NOV 2004 Sr. Buyer - Merchandiser, Store Manager

E D U C A T I O N, CERTIFICATION & P R O F E S S I O N A L T R A I N I N G MA, Ed. Professional Counseling, Concordia University Wisconsin, December 2023 BA, Business and Communication, Concordia University Wisconsin, May 2016 Substance Abuse Counselor - In Training, SAC-IT (State of Wisconsin), February 2014 – 2019 AODA Certificate Program, MATC Milwaukee, WI May 2014 AAS, Business Management, MATC, Milwaukee, WI June 2001

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