Kiara Collins

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with more than eight years of experience in substance use treatment, behavioral health services, case management, treatment planning, multidisciplinary care coordination, and program leadership. Experienced serving adults, adolescents, justice-involved populations, individuals experiencing homelessness, and clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Strong background in clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, staff supervision, crisis intervention, recovery-oriented systems of care, and evidence-based counseling interventions.

Treatment Team Coordinator - Austin State Hospital - Austin, Texas

(2023-05 - 2025-08)

• Coordinated multidisciplinary treatment team meetings involving clinical providers, patients, and support systems.
• Synthesized clinical information into comprehensive person-centered treatment and recovery plans.
• Maintained accurate documentation within the electronic medical record system.
• Ensured compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, HIPAA, and organizational standards.
• Monitored treatment plan completion, updates, and regulatory deadlines.
• Supported continuity of care, discharge planning, and recovery-focused service delivery.

Case Manager / COPSD Specialist - The Center for Health Care Services - San Antonio, Texas

(2020-03 - 2022-04)

• Provided intensive case management services to adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Completed biopsychosocial assessments and collaborated on individualized treatment planning.
• Delivered crisis intervention and coordinated care with community providers and support agencies.
• Assisted individuals experiencing homelessness with housing, healthcare, benefits, and recovery resources.
• Advocated for clients and coordinated emergency services when needed.
• Provided psychoeducation related to mental health, addiction, recovery, and coping skills.

Lead Counselor - Brazos Valley Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse - Bryan, Texas

(2019-06 - 2020-02)

• Supervised and mentored a team of LCDC counselors and counseling interns.
• Monitored documentation quality, compliance requirements, and program standards.
• Facilitated staff meetings and collaborated with leadership to improve treatment services.
• Assisted with budget planning, administrative coordination, and program operations.
• Developed and implemented a six-week substance abuse education curriculum within the county jail.
• Provided counseling and case monitoring services for federal probation referrals.

Counselor - Brazos Valley Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse - Bryan, Texas

(2016-12 - 2019-06)

• Conducted substance use screenings, assessments, referrals, and treatment recommendations.
• Managed adult and adolescent outpatient caseloads.
• Facilitated individual counseling, group counseling, and relapse prevention services.
• Led parenting education groups for pregnant and postpartum women and adolescents.
• Collaborated with CPS, probation departments, schools, and community agencies.
• Participated in harm reduction initiatives and rapid HIV testing outreach programs.

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology - Texas State University (2015)