Counselor (SUD) at CLD 3 (2026-03 – Present)
- Provide specialized substance use disorder counseling for individuals transitioning from incarceration.
- Deliver clinical interventions for survivors of domestic violence and facilitate treatment for individuals mandated for domestic violence perpetrator programming.
- Provide clinical counseling and support for clients involved with the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS), focusing on family safety, stabilization, and recovery goals.
Corrections and Reentry Coordinator / Jail Program Manager / Perinatal Services Coordinator / Counselor (SUDC) at Project Reality (2018-11 – Present)
- Provide administrative oversight and operational leadership for jail-based substance use programming, including staff coordination, clinical documentation, and service delivery.
- Direct perinatal services, providing specialized support, care coordination, and clinical interventions for pregnant and postpartum individuals struggling with substance use disorders.
- Coordinate reentry planning and continuity of care for justice-involved individuals transitioning from incarceration to community-based treatment.
- Deliver trauma-informed care and administer auricular acupuncture (AcuDetox) to support client stabilization.
Program Coordinator / Drug Court Liaison / SUDC Counselor / Case Manager at Valley Behavioral Health / FIRST Program (2014-01 – 2020-12)
- Coordinated program operations, including staff supervision, scheduling, and daily activities for the FIRST women's and children's day treatment program.
- Served as the primary Drug Court Liaison for both state and federal courts, facilitating communication, reporting, and compliance monitoring.
- Conducted jail in-reach services for pregnant women to facilitate early engagement and transition into treatment.
- Provided substance use disorder counseling and case management for clients involved in drug court and DCFS programs.
- Represented the program at DCFS court hearings and facilitated Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTM) to ensure integrated care and family stabilization.
- Oversaw intake processes, admissions operations, and maintained accurate daily census reporting to ensure operational efficiency.
Contract Group Facilitator, Assessment and Referral Services at Psychiatric Department, University of Utah (2009-01 – 2020-12)
- Facilitated short-term, interim group sessions for clients awaiting psychiatric and substance use disorder (SUD) assessments.
Assistant Care Coordinator at Salt Lake County ATR (2013-01 – 2015-12)
- Oversaw funding and grant requirements for a time-limited federal grant program providing recovery support services.
- Authorized funding, provided support for service billing, and managed service authorizations to ensure client access to care.
- Trained and supervised case managers on the administration of recovery support services, ensuring consistent service delivery, adherence to grant requirements, and high clinical standards.
- Provided administrative oversight for all stakeholders and Salt Lake County treatment providers to ensure service quality, billing accuracy, and contractual adherence.
SUDC Counselor at First Step House (2008-01 – 2013-12)
- Delivered comprehensive, evidence-based substance use disorder counseling for residential and outpatient populations.
- Provided specialized clinical services for clients under the Drug Offender Reform Act (DORA), ensuring adherence to legal mandates and treatment goals.
- Managed collaborative relationships with courts, probation, and the Legal Defender Association (LDA) to support client legal and clinical compliance.
- Developed and executed highly individualized treatment plans and provided intensive crisis intervention.
SUDC Counselor / Support Staff Supervisor / Facilities Manager / Recreational Program Coordinator at Odyssey House (2002-01 – 2009-12)
- Provided clinical SUDC counseling and facilitated recovery-focused interventions for residential clients.
- Directed daily facility operations, including maintenance, safety compliance, and infrastructure management.
- Served as Weekend Supervisor, providing clinical and administrative leadership during off-hours and managing high-acuity crisis situations.
- Supervised, trained, and mentored support staff to ensure adherence to organizational policies and trauma-informed care standards.
- Coordinated and supervised volunteer services, managing recruitment, training, and integration of volunteers into program operations.
- Planned, organized, and oversaw all recreational programming and logistics.
Recreation Director at Boys and Girls Club (1999-01 – 2000-12)
- Designed and facilitated youth recreational programs focused on social engagement, skill-building, and positive development.
- Implemented targeted gang prevention and intervention initiatives for at-risk youth.
Support Staff at Rocky Mountain Youth (1998-01 – 1999-12)
- Provided direct care and intensive supervision for high-needs youth within a residential group home setting.
- Implemented trauma-informed intervention strategies to support youth navigating significant behavioral, emotional, and systemic challenges.
