Jennifer Charles
2973 Irish Lane
La Crosse, WI 54601
(333) 534-2080
[email]
Job Objective Pursuing the opportunity to enhance my career and use my skills to their fullest by securing a Drug Alcohol Counsellor position with reputable company.
Highlights of Qualifications:
- Extensive experience of performing assessments and providing counseling to individuals with drug & alcohol issues
- In-depth knowledge of crisis intervention, de-escalation, and group therapy practices
- Remarkable knowledge of motivational interviewing and appropriate community resources
- Familiarity with government-approved regulations pertaining to residential Alcohol and Drug Treatment
- Ability to communicate with public, medical personnel, police, and co-workers, effectively
- Ability to complete and maintain records and paperwork, correctly
Professional Experience:
Drug Alcohol Counsellor
Community Health Services of Lamoille Valley – Morrisville, VT
August 2012 – Present
Responsibilities:
- Delivered on-call consultation and performed crisis intervention, as required.
- Conducted and conducted individual and group counseling of clients with AOD issues.
- Oversaw and assisted in AOD abuse treatment and case management activities.
- Planned an executed AOD based public relations activities and outreach programs.
- Prepared and maintained client-specific records, accurately and in a timely manner.
- Attended professional training programs and participated in staff meetings.
Drug Alcohol Counsellor
JEVS Human Services, La Crosse, WI
May 2009 – July 2012
Responsibilities:
- Conducted and managed the drug education program, as assigned.
- Performed initial screening of clients and conducted their psychosocial evaluations.
- Managed AOD cases, made client referrals and provided aftercare recommendations to the clients.
- Provided ad coordinated individual and group counseling and education to clients, on AOD.
- Prepared and maintained accurate client notes, reports, and other documentation.
- Planned discharge of clients and assisted with preparation of discharge summary.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling
Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, VA
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