Behavioral Health & Addiction Counselor
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Compassionate and experienced behavioral health professional with over 11 years in the addiction and recovery field. Skilled in group facilitation, crisis intervention, treatment planning, relapse prevention, and supporting individuals through all stages of recovery. Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Social Work at Rutgers University with a long-term goal of combining clinical social work, addiction counseling, and prevention education.
Known for being empathetic, direct, adaptable, and able to build strong therapeutic rapport while maintaining professionalism and accountability.
Behavioral health and addiction counseling experience in detox, short-term residential, long-term residential, and outpatient settings. Facilitated psychoeducational and process groups, completed ASAM assessments and treatment plans, coordinated discharge planning, maintained clinical documentation, and provided individual support to clients struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Experienced collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, insurance reviews, crisis management, and motivational interviewing techniques.
Associate Degree in Social Work – Rowan College
Currently pursuing Bachelor’s and Master’s in Social Work – Rutgers University
