Alcohol Drug Counselor Resume
Addiction of any type is a serious problem that can ruin life of the afflicted. And when someone is obsessed with drug and alcohol, life goes haywire. They cannot work and interact properly with others, or lead a normal social life. Often such addicted becomes a source of embarrassment for their families. The only ray of hope in their lives is the skills of drug and alcohol counselor. These drug and alcohol counselors treat addicted mentally, emotionally, and by combining several therapies. They also provide personalized treatment depending on the severity of addition.
Alcohol Drug Counselor Resume Example
Brandon M. Zimmerman
3555 Loving Acres Road
Euless, TX 76039
Phone: 817-266-8997
Email: bmzimmerman@anymail.com
Career Objective:
To work as a drug and alcohol counselor with “Angel Rehab” and develop and implement several personalized treatment programs to help addicted follow a sociable life.
Summary of Skills:
- Experience in counseling drug and alcohol addicted
- Ability to plan and implement personalized treatment for patients
- Skilled in assessing patients and identifying the reasons for addition
- Ability to cater to mental, emotional, and social needs of patients
- Skilled in planning and giving lesson for drug and alcohol abuse
- Experience in checking the addicted progress and recovery
- Adept in working with electronic files and MS Office suite
Work Experience:
Drug & Alcohol Counselor
Apex Consulting Services, Euless, TX
March 2014 - Present
- Communicating with clients and evaluating their mental and health problems
- Identifying reasons prompting clients to take to drug and alcohol
- Innovating and implementing methods and techniques for clients to divert their mind and control urge
- Engaging clients in activities of interest and giving them therapy
- Assisting clients in finding jobs and restarting their career
- Conducting group and individual counseling session
- Educating family members in caring and protecting addicted
Drug & Alcohol Counselor
Rose Recovery Center, Euless, TX
August 2012 - February 2014
- Counseled individuals addicted to drug and alcohol
- Monitored clients' progress throughout the treatment and drafted reports
- Worked with healthcare professionals and planned treatment
- Planned and implement behavioral treatment approach
- Developed follow-up treatment and ensured clients followed them
- Conducted lectures and group sessions and taught bad effects of addiction
- Conducted counseling sessions for pregnant women on the hazardous effects of drug and alcohol on the child
Education:
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Bachelor's Degree in Substance Abuse Counseling
Euless University, Euless, TX
2011
Reference:
On request.
