Bernadette Adamietz

Seeking a career in the field of Substance Use Disorder counseling, Behavioral Health and Clinical Rehabilitation.

Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician at Global Medical Center - Detox Unit (2022-06 – 2026-03)

Met with patients that were admitted for Detoxification of chemical dependency, such as opioids, methamphetamines and benzodiazepines. Alcohol dependence was also treated. Provided education of the disease of addiction. Interacted with medical staff daily. Provided translation in Spanish for the detox unit.

• Provided orientations, psychosocial assessments, one on one counseling, treatment planning and discharge planning
• Provided daily documentation/progress notes
• Set up aftercare appointments
• Made transportation arrangements (through Call The Car)
• Facilitated groups daily on several relapse prevention strategies and coping skills
• Crisis intervention for patients wanting to leave against medical advice was also done 2-3 times per week

Behavioral Health Technician at Lifewell Behavioral Health - Desert Cove (2021-05 – 2021-10)

In charge of teaching 15-30 clients whom were diagnosed with mental disorders.

• Facilitated groups on basic computer skills; Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Internet navigation
• Facilitated groups on Creative Writing
• Facilitated groups on Cooking
• Facilitated groups on overall Self-Care

Shift Supervisor at Mama T's Bread and Blessings homeless shelter (2020-01 – 2020-11)

Supervisor for 40 shelter residents. Responsible for keeping residents fed, clean and proactive in their desire to become fully independent and overall safe.

• Responsible for disbursement of medication to residents daily
• Provided all Case Management services
• Prepared End of Shift reports

Laundry Room Supervisor at Americans Best Value Inn (2018-10 – 2019-11)

Ran laundry room and breakfast bar, full time six days per week. Operated industrial washer and dryer for forty-four rooms on own.

• Ran errands to replenish breakfast bar items daily
• Concierge as needed for translation in Spanish

Case Manager II, Drug Court Advocate, Rehabilitation Clinician, Recovery Support Specialist at Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Center (2016-11 – 2018-10)

Facilitated groups on the disease of addiction using the Matrix Model by Hazelden. Taught participants coping skills, relapse prevention and identifying triggers. Met participants for individual sessions using Cognitive Behavioral therapeutic techniques.

Taught anger management skills and utilized behavioral modification. Provided emotional support and active listening in one-on-one weekly sessions, with a caseload of 30 Drug Court participants. Worked with participants on moving through the 5 phases designed to move participants from intensive, monitored treatment toward independent recovery.

• Taught Grievance model by Keibler Ross and the eight dimensions of wellness model – Boston University
• Developed and implemented treatment plans in collaboration with individual participants
• Conducted screenings, hospital discharges and crisis intervention
• Assessment tools used were PCL-5, PCL-9 and TCUDS
• Developed bi-weekly progress reports and shared them in court as part of the treatment team

Substance Abuse Counselor under supervision for CADAC at Southern Oklahoma Treatment Services (Methadone clinic) (2009-10 – 2013-02)

Managed a caseload of 30 clients who were on Medicated Assisted Treatment - (M.A.T.) for opiate dependence (Methadone maintenance). Ran Urinalysis tests. Screened patients for eligibility. Collaboratively discussed and identified problems, issues and concerns pertaining to their addiction. Documentation via electronic medical records performed daily.

• Taught groups on relapse prevention, developed treatment plans, and discharge planning
• Conducted Psychosocial assessments using the Addiction Severity Index daily
• Educated patients on what methadone is (a synthetic long-lasting agonist opiate which creates a "blockade effect.")
• Crisis prevention was implemented multiple times per week

Bachelor's degree in Psychology – Chapman University (2006-06)