Serve as a counselor providing professional knowledge of concepts, principles, procedures, and practices service members. Provide specialized substance abuse treatment and case management in an outpatient setting for patients with co-morbid diagnosis. Screen, interview patients and performs bio-psycho-social evaluations using a variety of instruments to include DSM- V. Develop diagnostic impression based on data gathered from screening and assessment tools during evaluations. Staff cases with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care. Refer patients to appropriate level of care for treatment utilizing ASAM dimensions. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address identified problems. Identify, monitor, treat, and/or refer patients who exhibit high-risk behaviors. Provide time limited services to include brief therapy utilizing individual, group, and family treatment modalities. Utilize evidenced based practices such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to address complex co-morbid issues such as mood, anxiety, pain, substance use disorders and other clinical and medical disorders. Conduct in service training for staff members. Counsel individuals and families regarding their mental health, vocational, substance use/abuse, and behavioral concerns.

Managed a professional counseling staff in the performance of a comprehensive rehabilitation and treatment program designed to treat both mental health and alcohol and drug abuse related conditions for both children and adults. Performed bio-psychosocial evaluations, and analyzed clinical assessments of patients. Instructed staff in proper therapeutic techniques. Responsible for treatment and case management of patients. Develop treatment methods using psychosocial instruments. Developed and implemented treatment plans to treat clients with mental health and substance use disorders. Order Labs, conducted treatment team meetings, audited charts, and consulted with peers and other professionals regarding patient care.Counseled individuals, family, and facilitated group therapy related to mental health, vocational, and substance use disorders. Reviewed patient progress ongoing and documented progress in patient charts.Developed program budgets and oversaw expenses associated with the operation of the department.

Developed and implemented Professional Improvement/Quality Assurance. Researched and determined professional training needs and opportunities for staff. Coordinated with the Human Resource Manager to ensure that staff training for recertification is met. Prepares and conducts in-service training. Arranges for outside training opportunities through contracted courses when required; evaluates professional development activities to ensure training goals are met. Served as a the Clinical Supervisor to Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Clinical addiction Specialist and Licensed Counseling Psychologist. Assigned responsibilities and functions to staff. Planned, directed, and assigned clinical staff and monitored the performance of their professional duties to include rehabilitation and family counseling, educational and vocational problems related to mental health and substance use. Provided guidance, counsel, or instruction to employees on work related matters; Interviewed candidates, recommended appointment, or reassignment to such positions; Oversaw daily operations of the company, ensured company clinical policies and standards were adhered to; Provide individual and group clinical supervision; conducted departmental audits; Reviewed all company policies and the development of new policies as it related to the daily operations, Collaborated with team members to create systematic processes that improve the daily operations; Facilitated training and chaired department meetings, such as CARF Accreditation, Quality Assurance/ Quality Improvement, and Executive Committee.