Addiction Counselor

**** ******** **** *** #4-561-***-****

WPB, FL. *3415 ********@*****.***

Roy Nzurike

Objective To be the best and most sort after team player in any company

Experience 2012-Present Sago Palm Re-Entry Center (DOC) Pahokee, FL Program Counselor

Coordinate & conduct group counseling for chemically dependent IOP clients

Responsible for caseloads counseling of assigned clients

Maintain case records in line with 65-D30, state and federal standards

Participate in case diagnostics concerning chemically dependent clients

Ensure proper storage of Intensive Out Patients’ records

Prepare and submit all reports to the Program Director or Clinical Supervisor

Review all transition related material (ISP, RP, CCP & Discharge Summary)

Present the CRA educational or other didactic components of the program

Maintain clinical documentation of caseloads, ISP’s & RPP’s

Apply Cognitive Behavior Therapy during group counseling

2012 Wellington Retreat Inc. (Psychiatric & Addiction Center) WPB. Addiction Counselor (Part Time/Week Ends)

Lecture and hold group counseling for Adolescents, PHP’s and IOP’s

Use cognitive behavior approach to achieve goals according to treatment plan

Evaluate and assess patient progress in line with treatment plan

Use the twelve step method on patient as a treatment module.

Create a friendly environment for patients to ease of tension and stress

Maintain daily progress notes on each patient.

2009-2012 GEO Group Inc. South Bay, FL. Substance Abuse Counselor/ Case Manager

Develop and conduct group and individual substance abuse for identified clients

Assess and evaluate client to determine immediate needs and services, along with the level of care needed

Evaluate substance abuse counseling and education classes

Demonstrate knowledge of risk management infection control, fire disaster procedures

Be sensitive to cultural diversity issues, treats each patient as an individual

Conduct and instruct inmates on how to start and run their own business-to-business

Screen, conduct intake, psychosocial assessment, treatment plan, service coordination and case management.

Client, family and community education counseling

Develop and assist with implementation of service delivery plans, discharge planning and intervention strategies for the clients

Intervene in crises, utilizing approved crisis intervention strategies

Implement evidence based program through daily application of Cognitive Behavior Therapy

2009-2010 GEO Groups Inc. South Bay, FL.

Vocational Supervisor

Teach/instruct and maintain accurate students’ data in the class

Introduce the business side application of Nursery and Turf management

Initiate and implement landscape design

Maintain accurate tool and chemical log data

Prepare budget estimates as required by vocation department

Prepare official outside material requisition forms

Order equipment, chemicals and tools through company’s official vendors

Initiate and design landscape projects for students’ hands-on training

Counsel and motivate inmates in their areas of vocational interest

Recommend appropriate vocational programs to the education department

2004-2009 Fin Bank PLC, Nig. (FI Online Inc.) Lagos, Nigeria

Public Relations Manager

Improve clients/company investment relations

Show case company’s image to the public profitably

Interface between company and clients

Intimate clients on the company’s improved policies

Prepare company’s media publications, write-ups, minutes and memos

Liaise with graphic artists, printers and designers

Ensure that effective press releases are properly written

Evaluate the advertising and promotional programs

2003-2004 Expert Choice W.A. Lagos, Nigeria

Account Manager

Interface between agency and client

Create briefs of new and on-going projects

Direct the preparation of the advertising strategy; how and to whom the product will be presented

Assign priorities, oversee the budget, reviews and approves all recommendations

Market communications (internal and external customers)

Channel business-to-business,including distributors,dealers,retailers business partners, associations and direct to consumers methods to markets

Education University of Calabar Calabar, Nigeria

Qualification CAP Certification in Progress (2012)

Vocational Teaching Certification (Florida Department of Corrections, 2009)

Personal Fitness/CPR/AED Certification (World Fitness Association, 2009)

B. Sc. Public Administration (2003)

Associate Degree, Applied Economics (1997)

Award Unsung Hero 2009, Spot Award 2009 and Employee of the month, 05/2011)

Publication “The Oasis” at South Bay Correctional Facility; GEO World, 2nd Q. 2011.

Training CBT (Center for Criminal Justice Research, University of Cincinnati, 2012)

Interests Tennis, Personal Training and Wellness, Travelling and Music.

References Available upon request

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