Substance Abuse Counselor
Resume:
Howard Beach
Queens N.Y. *****
**********@*****.***
Summary – CASAC Trainee pursuing full New York State CASAC credentialing. Determined to provide motivation and advocate positive change in individuals struggling to overcome substance abuse. Adaptable team player with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
Education
The Resource Training Center Inc. NY: CASAC-T
350 Hours in Alcohol & Substance Abuse Training
NYS Department of Health/AIDS Institute training
Training in crisis intervention relevant to a broad range of populations
Training in screening and assessment for substance abuse disorders
Familiarization with the pharmacology of psychoactive substances as well as their physiological & psychological effects on individuals addicted to illicit substances.
University of the State of New York
General Equivalency Diploma
Experience
Daytop Far Rockaway April 2009 to present
Entry Unit
Accumulated over 3300 clinical hours related to:
Treatment Planning tailored to the needs of individuals addicted to a verity of substances.
Demonstrated a high level of competence monitoring and documenting client progress in accordance with NYS OASAS guidelines.
Implemented positive behavioral modification techniques with clients subjected to a verity of detrimental situations.
Conducted motivational & informative seminars to stimulate a novel train of thought in recovering substance abuse clients.
Monitor and audit all clinical folders
Set up and arrange all entry clients for movement for upstate treatment
Conduct group and individual counseling sessions.
Daytop Foxrun March 2008 to April 2009
Adolescent Unit
Rhinebeck NY
Accumulated over 2300 clinical hours related to:
Treatment Planning tailored to the needs of individuals addicted to a verity of substances.
Demonstrated a high level of competence monitoring and documenting client progress in accordance with NYS OASAS guidelines.
Implemented positive behavioral modification techniques with clients subjected to a verity of detrimental situations.
Conducted motivational & informative seminars to stimulate a novel train of thought in recovering substance abuse clients.
Conduct group and individual counseling sessions.
Holman Moving & Storage June 1999-January 2004
Hackensack NJ Supervisor
Efficiently handled and transported personal inventory for the purpose of customer relocation in a timely fashion.
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