Acquire employment in the chemical dependency field
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Arts, Human Services, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, expected graduation in June 2011
Associates of Arts and Science General Direct Transfer Degree, Northwest Indian College, Bellingham, WA, December 2009. Emphasis in chemical dependency counselor studies
RELEVANT SKILLS
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Clear and competent communicator
Direct experience with public speaking
Familiar and experienced with several styles of coaching resistant individuals
Seven years of experience with clients’ chart documentation, HIPAA and privacy laws
CLINICAL SKILLS
Advance training in the disease of chemical addiction
Awareness of the pharmacological actions of mind altering chemicals
Strong familiarity with the twelve-step programs
Knowledge about several psychological theories
Experience with stages of individual change
Familiarity with group and individual counseling concepts and techniques
Ability to multi-task independently in a highly fast pace, stressful environment
MULTICULTURAL SKILLS
Knowledgeable on various cultural communication styles
Six years working within the geriatric, cognitive disorders, and mentally ill populations
Strong familiarity with Coastal Salish and other Native American cultures
Experienced three-day training from the Firestarter/White Bison
Hold strongly to cultural appropriate counseling and case management methods
RELATED EMPLOYMENT-INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES
PIONEER HUMAN SERVICES (1/2011 TO PRESENT)
WHATCOM COUNTY SOCIAL DETOX Detox Specialist
Admitted, evaluated, and monitored clients in acute chemical withdrawal stages
Provided services referrals and education on treatment options and other support programs
PIONEER CENTER NORTH Clinical Extern
Co-facilitated group therapy groups: educational, dual diagnosis, relapse prevention, and process groups
Participated in clinical staff planning meetings
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES (6/2010 to 12/2010)
RECOVERY CENTER Intern
Over 300 hours of supervised outpatient clinical hours
Co-facilitated women with children process and educational groups
Developed and wrote client daily observation/progress notes
Observed Family Treatment Court case management planning meetings