Compassionate professional with over a decade of experience in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for addiction recovery and other behavioral health challenges in a variety of settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Addiction Counselor
The Archer Institute / Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
08.2015 - Current
Licensed Addiction Counselor
Behavioral Health Group
06.2014 - 08.2015
Admissions Manager
Cenikor Foundation
07.2013 - 05.2014
Addiction Counselor
Cenikor Foundation
09.2012 - 06.2013
Case Manager
Cenikor Foundation
05.2012 - 08.2012
Mental Health Specialist
Resource Management Services
02.2012 - 05.2012
Applied Psychology Internship
Briscoe Treatment Center for Addictions
02.2010 - 05.2010
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
05-2025
Master of Arts - Psychology, Addiction Treatment
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Minor in Sociology
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
05.2010
Skills
Motivational interviewing
Multicultural competence
Self-care strategies
Client advocacy
Relapse prevention
Clinical documentation
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Individual counseling
Psychoeducation
Group therapy
Substance abuse assessment
Addiction recovery planning
Timeline
Licensed Addiction Counselor
The Archer Institute / Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
08.2015 - Current
Licensed Addiction Counselor
Behavioral Health Group
06.2014 - 08.2015
Admissions Manager
Cenikor Foundation
07.2013 - 05.2014
Addiction Counselor
Cenikor Foundation
09.2012 - 06.2013
Case Manager
Cenikor Foundation
05.2012 - 08.2012
Mental Health Specialist
Resource Management Services
02.2012 - 05.2012
Applied Psychology Internship
Briscoe Treatment Center for Addictions
02.2010 - 05.2010
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Louisiana State University
Master of Arts - Psychology, Addiction Treatment
McNeese State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Minor in Sociology
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