Rashauna Dawson

Substance Use Counselor with 7+ years of experience in the field. Efficient employee recognized for effective organizational and clinical skills. Looking to apply my experience at your organization.

SUDP/LMHCA - New Traditions - Seattle, WA

(2022-10)

• Provided consultation and clinical support to SUDPT counselors.
• Reviewed and signed documentation and clinical notes
• Facilitated clinical supervision meetings
• Facilitated/co-facilitated gender-specific substance use treatment groups with the pregnant and parenting women (PPW) population teaching coping skills, recovery education, and drug/alcohol education.
• Diagnosed client substance use disorders using DSM-V criteria and assessed level of treatment needed with ASAM criteria.
• Provided individual counseling to clients
• Prepared and pre-planned weekly tasks.
• Entered client case notes in medical record systems Sano and NetSmart.
• Communicated with CPS workers, CASA workers, probation officers, and family treatment court.
• Attended client's FTDM meetings and FTC WRAP meetings for support and advocacy.

Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Providence Swedish - Everett, WA

(2023-10 - 2024-02)

• Created treatment plans for patients
• Met with patients daily during their detox stay documenting the meeting with Epic clinical notes
• Coordinated discharge planning for patients
• Assessed patient level of care based on ASAM criteria upon entering detox
• Diagnosed patients substance use disorders based on DSM-V criteria
• Provided counseling and support for patients in the detox facility

Co-Occurring Counselor - Evergreen Recovery Centers - Everett, WA

(2022-02 - 2022-10)

• Facilitated/co-facilitated gender-specific substance use treatment groups with pregnant and parenting women (PPW) population teaching coping skills, recovery education, and drug/alcohol education.
• Counseled clients one-on-one with substance use disorders diagnosed by DSM-V criteria and continued to assess clients for level of care needed with ASAM criteria for bi-weekly concurrent reviews sent to MCOs.
• Prepared and pre-planned weekly tasks.
• Entered client case notes in medical record system Credible.
• Wrote client monthly status reports and sent them to client's outside service providers e.g. DCYF case workers.
• Provided one-on-one Telehealth supplemental mental health counseling to clients
• Attended weekly one hour supervision sessions for LMFTA consultation with an LMHC supervisor

SUDPT (Substance Use Disorder Counselor) - New Traditions - Seattle, WA

(2018-09 - 2022-02)

• Facilitated/co-facilitated gender-specific substance use treatment groups with pregnant and parenting women (PPW) population teaching coping skills, recovery education, and drug/alcohol education.
• Diagnosed client substance use disorders using DSM-V criteria and assessed level of treatment needed with ASAM criteria.
• Counseled clients individually on substance use related issues.
• Prepared and pre-planned weekly tasks.
• Entered client case notes in medical record systems Keynotes and Sano.
• Wrote client monthly status reports and sent them to CPS workers, CASA workers, probation officers, and family treatment court.

Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee/Intern - Berkeley High School - Berkeley, CA

(2017-08 - 2018-06)

• Counseled special education population of high school students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
• Kept in contact with teachers, case-mangers, and parents of students on caseload.
• Kept track of client contact hours, client advocacy hours, and supervision hours in afterhours.com record tracking system.
• Wrote weekly case/progress notes.
• Co-facilitated gender-specific social skills groups.
• Attended weekly group and individual supervision sessions.

Guest Services - Wag (Dog) Hotels - Oakland, CA

(2017-11 - 2018-01)

• Cleaned dog kennels and replaced blankets, food, and water.
• Separated individual dog food either brought by owner's or the facility's house food and loaded dog bowls to distribute.
• Verified correct occupation of dogs in kennels by using dog description sheets.
• Monitored 1-hour dog groups separated by size of dogs in large play areas while simultaneously picking up, disposing of, and sanitizing areas of dog waste.
• Provided play space and monitored dog play for individual dogs.
• Sanitized dog areas with auto scrubbers and pressure washers.
• Washed and dried dog blankets as well as washed dog bowls.
• Provided individualized care for dogs with various temperaments.

Sales Associate - The Wooden Duck - Berkeley, CA

(2016-06 - 2017-03)

• Sold furniture using lightspeed POS system.
• Unloaded pallets and stocked merchandise in the store.
• Kept store areas clean and organized.

Cashier - Safeway - Oakland, CA

(2014-10 - 2016-04)

• Greeted and assisted customers with their inquiries.
• Weighed, scanned, and packaged groceries.
• Handled cash and operated POS terminals.
• Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas.

Stocking Associate/Cashier - Publix - Tampa, FL

(2013-04 - 2014-09)

• Greeted and assisted customers with their inquiries.
• Weighed, scanned, and packaged groceries.
• Handled cash and operated POS terminals.
• Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas.
• Unloaded trucks and stocked shelves.
• Organized, swept, and mopped the backroom.

Developmental Therapist - Butterfly Effects - Tampa, FL

(2014-04 - 2014-06)

• Completed initial and ongoing training provided by Priorities ABA.
• Provided one on one therapy to children on the autism spectrum.
• Implemented the treatment plan as directed by the LPA/BCBA.
• Recorded client data to measure child's progress.
• Maintained a high level of professionalism including dress, timeliness, and communication.

Tutor - Hillsborough County Public Schools - Tampa, FL

(2012-11 - 2013-04)

• Scheduled private in-home tutoring appointments with parents.
• Tutored 3rd – 12th grade students in reading comprehension and math to prepare them for the FCAT standardized test.
• Kept track of monthly tutoring hours to submit to supervisor.

Master's - Counseling Psychology - University of San Francisco (2018-05)

Bachelor's - Psychology - University of Tampa (2014-05)

High School Diploma - Ballard High School (2009-06)