Manager Assistant
Resume:
Barbara L. Murphy
Morrisville, P.A. 19067
Objective:
To leverage my skills and experience within a teamwork-oriented organization, while continuing my pattern of professional, educational and personal growth, in the field of substance abuse and addictive behavior counseling.
Profile:
I am a highly trained, motivated and adaptable individual who is able to combine excellent follow-through ability, attention to detail and innovative thinking with strong leadership skills and multi-level planning. Excellent communication skills, experienced manager / department leader and instructor. Continuing education in social service and holistic life alternatives. Extremely fast learner. Basic Spanish language skills, advanced computer skills. Extensive nursing background. Domestic violence program background. Experienced in treatment of chemical dependence, alcoholic and addictive behavior, depression bipolar and other diseases.
Experience:
9/2010 to present- CADC Counselor- Leading Edge Recovery
- Provide regular individual, group, and lecture counseling sessions
- Records and documents clinical interventions in client file/ chart daily.
- Submit timely reports, initial ASAM, NJ-SAMS, Treatment plan, DSM-IV diagnosis, Bio Psycho Social History, evaluations, weekly progress reports individual notes, continuum of care, aftercare plan and discharges.
- Provide crisis intervention and referrals for clients.
- Facilitate special groups such as, family sessions, workshops and presentations.
- Developed and established the housing supervisor position.
- Developed and established the evening program of IOP.
2/2010 to 8/2010-CADC Counselor- Damon House Inc.
- Reports to the Clinical Supervisor
- Assisting clients in identifying problems
- Understanding the therapeutic method and theory of a therapeutic community
- Conducting individual counseling sessions
- Supervising urine screens to insure authenticity
- Conducting group counseling sessions & the knowledge of group dynamics
- Maintaining accurate and confidential client records
- Continues education that is accredited approved
- Knowledge of pharmacology of abused drugs
11/2008 to 2/2010- CADC Counselor I - Gateway Foundation
Mountain View Correctional Facility, Full Minimum Unit
- Completes comprehensive assessment and formulate diagnostic impressions, by conducting client interviews, reviewing substance abuse and treatment history.
- Prepares individualized treatment plan, consistent with assessment to include developmentally appropriate goals and interventions.
- Develop client discharge plans that integrate aftercare treatment, and utilization of appropriate referral resources.
- Individual counseling sessions in accordance with treatment plan, or for crisis intervention; and provide clients with evidence based curriculum and support, to address behaviors and attitudes.
- Facilitates group counseling and therapeutic encounter sessions that assists members with accepting responsibility for their behavior.
- Prepares and conducts educational programs and lectures.
- Documentation of treatment plans, narrative progress notes, interventions, treatments evaluations, discharge summaries and treatment plan reviews with organizational, regulatory and accreditation.
8 /2006 to present - Counselor Intern - Guided Life Structures
Outpatient facility
- Screening, Intake and Orientation of individuals mostly of the criminal justice population, IDRC and ISP.
- Assist in the facilitation of didactic and interactive groups.
- Individual counseling under direct supervision of an LCADC senior counselor.
10/2005 to 7/2006 – Residential Assistant- Anderson House Inc.
Recovery house for women
- Ensure that the house policy and guidelines are observed individually and collectively.
- Resolve and document situation with the residents as they arise
- Act as appositive role model for residents.
- Record intake of prescription and over-the -counter medications by each resident.
- Transport residents to AA / NA meetings.
- Perform other duties as requested by senior staff that may include miscellaneous administrative support
11/2003-8/2005 – Home front – Family Preservation Center
Family care worker, for homeless shelter.
6/02 to 4/2003 – Last Chance Recovery House
Resident Assistant, women’s recovery house.
4/03 to Present – Bayada
Certified Nursing Assistance
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