Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor

➢ Provided individual counseling to clients diagnosed with co-occurring disorders
➢ Facilitated group therapy addressing the immediate needs of the clients including but not limited to relapse prevention, coping skills, self-esteem development, goal setting, and trauma
➢ Develop and write treatment plans, progress notes, and conduct assessments based on the clients’ needs
➢ Provide counseling to clients who are admitted in the suboxone program, assess their progress and educate clients on the benefits of suboxone

Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Counselor

➢ Work with at risk clients along the poverty continuum
➢ Operate from a strength-based model implementing the Family Development philosophy
➢ Work with families to promote parent/male involvement in their children’s education
➢ Regularly assess, monitor and report client progress toward individual goal and outcome
achievement

Self Sufficiency Facilitator

➢ Provided individual and group counseling to clients with an emphasis on adolescent clientele
➢ Represented youth clients on a weekly basis at Lockport Drug Court
➢ Initiate and direct group counseling on addiction, grief and loss, self-esteem, personal goals and relapse prevention
➢ Assess clients' needs, develop treatment plans, manage cases
➢ Coordinate treatment with court officials, social service agencies and provide weekly court
reports

Substance Abuse Counselor

➢Performs the duties of counselor with an active caseload; conducts group, individual and family sessions. Assessed individuals for chemical addiction, and develop comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment plans in outpatient/inpatient levels of care.
➢ Provide individual sessions and facilitate family and group counseling sessions for both inpatient and outpatient clients.
➢ Assumes 24-hour responsibility for administrative and clinical management of inpatient or
outpatient programs. Provides clinical supervision to professional staff.
➢Evaluates staff performance in accordance with organizational policies.
➢ Leads in Quality Improvement programs
➢ Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care
➢ Represents program on hospital and community committees as requested; acts as liaison for the program with community agencies/groups

Therapist and Program Manager

➢Provides individual, couples and family therapy for clients
➢Develop personalized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based modalities
➢Conducts comprehensive intake assessments and ongoing evaluations
➢Offer psychoeducation and coping strategies to promote emotional regulation and resilience
➢Delivers trauma-informed therapy
➢Provides crisis intervention and safety planning

Private Practice Therapist

An initial visit with a provider involves a medical history review, an assessment of your specific symptoms and concerns, and possible diagnostic tests to evaluate a patient's health, identify issues, and develop and discuss treatment options.

Initial Visit

A follow-up visit with a provider involves checking the progress of the patient's treatment plan, assessing any new symptoms or concerns, and adjusting the treatment plan as needed to ensure optimal health outcomes.

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