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Eleasia Wilson, LAC, Ed.D.

Baton Rouge

Summary

Experienced Licensed Addiction Counselor equipped to support individuals overcoming substance use and mental health challenges. Strong background in therapeutic techniques, crisis intervention, and individualized treatment planning. Known for a collaborative approach, adaptability, and achieving positive outcomes. Skilled in communication, empathy, and maintaining confidentiality.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

IOP Substance Abuse Counselor

Lake Wellness IOP
06.2023 - Current
  • Complete client's intake assessments
  • Assist in the development of treatment plans
  • Discharge planning/referrals
  • Facilitate group sessions
  • Provides individual counseling
  • Links clients to needed community services
  • Coordinated with the utilization reviewer to determine medically necessary services
  • Provide drug and alcohol education
  • Coordinate client referrals

Mental Health Professional

All Out Community Care
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Conducts mental health group sessions.
  • Completes client treatment plans.
  • Provides individual counseling
  • Leads team staffing
  • Provided crisis intervention services to clients
  • Links clients to needed community services
  • Collaborative meeting with ACT Team, natural supports, and other agencies
  • Coordinate client referrals

Substance Abuse Specialist

All Out Community Care
11.2020 - 10.2022
  • Develop client treatment and recovery plan
  • Identifying behaviors that interfere with treatment and recovery
  • Collaborating care with psychiatrists, counselors, and nurses
  • Assist client with developing strategies and coping skills
  • Provide individual and group substance abuse therapy

Housing Specialist

All Out Community Care
09.2018 - 11.2020
  • Coordinate housing services for clients
  • Teach clients budgeting and money management skills
  • Find housing in drug-free areas for clients.
  • Find housing for individuals in recovery
  • Provide individual and group support to individuals in recovery

Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional

ResCare, Inc.
10.2017 - 05.2019
  • Provide case management for individuals that were cognitively delayed
  • Train staff working in the home
  • Facilitated annual and quarterly staff training
  • Investigated incidents involving residents and quality complaints

Family Support Supervisor

Ekhaya Youth Project
07.2016 - 09.2018
  • Oversee and monitor all employees
  • Investigated incidents involving clients and quality complaints/grievances
  • Facilitated annual and quarterly team member training
  • Complete weekly audits on team members caseload
  • Submit team members payroll documents
  • Completing quality checks

Mental Health Professional

Louisiana Excel Care
09.2017 - 04.2018
  • Develop therapeutic processes
  • Work with families with substance abuse issues, aging, bullying, anger, depression, LGBTQ issues, self-image, stress, and suicidal thoughts
  • Work with individuals in home and community to improve mental health
  • Follow treatment plan to guide client through process of healing
  • Assist clients with finding housing and career placement

Youth Support Specialist

Ekhaya Youth Project
11.2014 - 08.2016
  • Mentor youth
  • Provide families with resources
  • Take part in creating goals for youth
  • Helping youth develop skills needed to accomplish goals
  • Focused on the importance of positive peer pressure
  • Evaluate their substance usage and mental health

Case Manager

Activities at Home PCS
04.2014 - 12.2014
  • Supervise PCA Staff
  • Implement consumers Plan of care
  • Work with families to meet clients’ goals
  • Provide support services and resources to clients

Direct Support Staff

ResCare Normal Life
05.2012 - 04.2014
  • Companion Care to individuals with intellectual disabilities
  • Medication administration
  • Transportation

Substitute Teacher

St. Amant Elementary
08.2011 - 05.2012
  • Filling in for absent teachers
  • Teaching
  • Doing the teachers’ daily duties

Sales Representative

Avon
08.2011 - 05.2012
  • Direct sales
  • Ordering products for consumers
  • Money handling/ Billing

PCA Supervisor

Shekinah Glory Personal Care
08.2010 - 04.2011
  • Maintain daily office
  • Handle all paperwork
  • Supervise staff

Direct Service Worker

Shekinah Glory Adult Residential
10.2008 - 08.2010
  • Worked with clients with mental health and substance abuse issues
  • Monitored residents’ daily tasks
  • Provided substance abuse management to residents
  • Assisted residents with finding community resources

Education

Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership, Emphasis in Behavioral Health

Trident University International
Phoenix, AZ
08.2025

Master of Health Administration - undefined

University of Phoenix
Metairie, LA
05.2014

Bachelor of General Studies - Family and Consumer Science

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
05.2011

Skills

  • Case management
  • Clinical documentation
  • Relapse prevention
  • Client confidentiality

Affiliations

  • LeCirque Volunteer (tutor)
  • Precious Jewels (on-campus Christian club)
  • Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.
  • Member of Baton Rouge Pan-Hellenic Chapter

Timeline

IOP Substance Abuse Counselor

Lake Wellness IOP
06.2023 - Current

Mental Health Professional

All Out Community Care
10.2022 - 06.2023

Substance Abuse Specialist

All Out Community Care
11.2020 - 10.2022

Housing Specialist

All Out Community Care
09.2018 - 11.2020

Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional

ResCare, Inc.
10.2017 - 05.2019

Mental Health Professional

Louisiana Excel Care
09.2017 - 04.2018

Family Support Supervisor

Ekhaya Youth Project
07.2016 - 09.2018

Youth Support Specialist

Ekhaya Youth Project
11.2014 - 08.2016

Case Manager

Activities at Home PCS
04.2014 - 12.2014

Direct Support Staff

ResCare Normal Life
05.2012 - 04.2014

Substitute Teacher

St. Amant Elementary
08.2011 - 05.2012

Sales Representative

Avon
08.2011 - 05.2012

PCA Supervisor

Shekinah Glory Personal Care
08.2010 - 04.2011

Direct Service Worker

Shekinah Glory Adult Residential
10.2008 - 08.2010

Master of Health Administration - undefined

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of General Studies - Family and Consumer Science

Nicholls State University

Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership, Emphasis in Behavioral Health

Trident University International
Eleasia Wilson, LAC, Ed.D.