Marque Deal
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
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Dedicated Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with extensive experience serving individuals and communities through substance use disorder treatment, opioid treatment programs, case management, crisis counseling, and program operations. Skilled in using multiple EHR systems, improving patient retention, developing treatment plans, maintaining compliance standards, supporting audit readiness, and collaborating with clinical, medical, administrative, and community partners. Committed to timely documentation, high-quality care, ethical practice, and strong customer service.
Experience
April 2025 – December 2025
Counselor
Dallas Metrocare at The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center
- Provided substance use disorder counseling services as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor.
- Maintained records in HHSC’s electronic health record and data management system, CMBHS, and in the Avatar System.
- Supported clients experiencing homelessness through recovery-focused counseling and case management.
- Maintained timely documentation and followed agency compliance standards.
August 2024 – February 2025
Contract Worker — Jail Program for Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
JPS Correctional Health
- Assisted with hiring and training clinical and nursing staff for a jail-based medications for opioid use disorder program.
- Supported treatment services for medically eligible inmates receiving methadone or Suboxone.
- Participated in weekly staffing meetings with the medical director to review client/patient care.
August 2023 – February 2025
Program Director — Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Brentwood Treatment Services
- Directed program operations with a focus on improving efficiency, compliance, and quality of care.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to identify social drivers of patient retention.
- Worked to close care gaps through outreach, patient engagement, and collaboration with community partners.
- Recruited, hired, and trained administrative, clinical, and medical staff.
- Supported coordinated opioid treatment services, including methadone and Suboxone dispensing operations.
- Maintained CARF standards and participated in weekly staffing meetings with the medical director.
- Provided crisis counseling and maintained communication with State SOTA and SAMHSA.
October 2022 – August 2023
Treatment Center Director — Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Medmark Treatment Centers
- Directed treatment center operations with a focus on compliance, patient retention, and quality improvement.
- Developed and implemented strategies to address social drivers affecting patient engagement and retention.
- Collaborated with community partners to close care gaps and support holistic patient care.
- Recruited, hired, and trained administrative, clinical, and medical staff.
- Oversaw coordinated opioid treatment services, including methadone and Suboxone dispensing.
- Maintained CARF standards and participated in weekly staffing meetings with the medical director.
- Provided crisis counseling and maintained contact with State SOTA and SAMHSA.
July 2022 – October 2022
Counselor — Medications for Opioid Use Disorder / Group Facilitator
Symetria Recovery
- Maintained patient records in Kipu EMR to support timely, accurate, and billable documentation.
- Delivered high-quality care while protecting patient rights and supporting retention goals.
- Provided case management, individual counseling, and group facilitation.
- Completed documentation and reported client progress to referral sources.
- Supported best practices in patient care, compliance, and clinical service delivery.
April 2022 – July 2022
Counselor — Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Medmark Treatment Centers
- Qualified medically indigent patients and Medicaid recipients for grant-funded recovery services.
- Managed grant funding and treatment slots for indigent patients.
- Maintained records in HHSC’s electronic health record and data management system, CMBHS, and in the Substance Abuse Medical Management System.
- Supported patient engagement and retention through recovery-focused care.
- Provided treatment services for individuals with substance use disorders.
- Maintained CARF standards and participated in weekly staffing meetings with the medical director.
- Completed assessments, treatment plan reviews, crisis counseling, case management, documentation, group facilitation, and individual counseling sessions.
July 2020 – April 2022
Counselor — Medications for Opioid Use Disorder / Group Facilitator
Homeward Bound Inc.
- Collaborated with Recovery Resource Council and North Texas Behavioral Health Authority to support indigent patients.
- Provided accessible, high-quality, recovery-oriented services to individuals with behavioral health and substance use needs.
- Supported patients regardless of ability to pay, housing status, or place of residence.
- Helped strengthen individuals, support families, and serve communities through coordinated, integrated healthcare.
- Applied a holistic, “no wrong door” approach to patient engagement and recovery support.
- Managed Be Well Grant services through UT Health San Antonio.
- Maintained records in HHSC’s electronic health record and data management system, CMBHS.
- Completed case management, documentation, group facilitation, and individual counseling sessions.
- Reported client progress and service updates to referral sources.
November 2019 – June 2020
Long-Term Residential Therapeutic Community Counselor / Case Manager
Cenikor Foundation
- Utilized Welligent cloud-based EHR to maintain records and support integrated care for residential patients.
- Provided behavior modification support, case management, group facilitation, and individual counseling.
- Completed clinical documentation and reported client progress to referral sources.
- Supported residential patients through structured therapeutic community services.
May 2019 – November 2019
Residential Therapeutic Community Counselor
ABODE Treatment Center
- Conducted screenings, PREA screenings, intakes, orientations, admissions, and assessments.
- Provided case management, crisis counseling, individual counseling, and educational groups.
- Coordinated behavior modification services for residential clients.
- Facilitated treatment team meetings with CSOs and parole officers.
- Supported client progress through structured residential treatment services.
November 2016 – May 2019
Counselor — Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Medmark Treatment Centers
- Managed grant funding and treatment slots for indigent patients.
- Maintained records in HHSC’s electronic health record and data management system, CMBHS, and in the Substance Abuse Medical Management System.
- Supported patient engagement and retention through recovery-focused services.
- Maintained CARF standards and participated in weekly staffing meetings with the medical director.
- Completed assessments, treatment plan reviews, crisis counseling, case management, documentation, group facilitation, and individual counseling sessions.
November 2015 – October 2016
Prevention Specialist
Volunteers of America
- Facilitated seasonal prevention classes for Tarrant County.
- Taught the Positive Action Curriculum to student groups.
- Supported prevention education efforts through structured classroom instruction.
June 2012 – November 2015
Residential Therapeutic Community Counselor
Melton Center / Land Manor
- Conducted screenings, intakes, orientations, admissions, and assessments.
- Provided case management, family education, individual counseling, and educational groups.
- Coordinated behavior modification services for residential clients.
- Facilitated treatment team meetings with CSOs and parole officers.
- Supported client progress through structured therapeutic community programming.
Early Work Experience
March 2008 – June 2012
Intensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Southeast Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Beaumont, Texas
May 2005 – May 2007
Residential Pre-Release Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Dallas County Judicial Treatment Center
Wilmer, Texas
May 2004 – October 2004
Intake Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorder Counselor / Case Manager
Turtle Creek Manor
Dallas, Texas
August 2003 – May 2004
Intensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Recovery Healthcare Corporation
Dallas, Texas
November 2000 – August 2003
Residential Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Trinity Center
Dallas, Texas
July 1999 – November 2000
Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Chemical Dependent Education Programs
Dallas, Texas
Education
Pending Bachelor's Degree in Social Work –
Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary
Associate's Degree in Social Work –
Eastfield Community College (2000-2002)
Associate's Degree in Substance Abuse Counseling –
Eastfield Community College (1999-2001)
