Substance Abuse Counselor Resume
Substance abuse counselors work with patients suffering from alcohol and drug addiction. They treat patient through numerous counseling session, workshop, books and articles, and making appearances for public speaking. Their works on substance abuse issues are crucial not only for the families of the addicted, but also for the society. They work with healthcare facilities, social agencies, rehabilitation centers, jails, drug courts, prison and private practices.
If you are hunting for this job position, your resume has to be strong enough in order to arrest employers' attention. Your specialization in treating people addicted to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, gambling and other substances must be highlighted in simple and clear language. Describing your past and present experiences in a professional and convincing manner is also important to get the job. This sample resume will show you how to focus on your skills and experiences.
Resume Sample
Ward A. Torres
2670 Gregory Lane
Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: 502-604-2122
Email: watorres@anymail.com
Job Objective:
To work as a substance abuse counselor in a rehabilitation center and treat patients battling with drugs, alcohol, tobacco and other substance addiction.
Summary of Skills:
- Excellent knowledge of substance abuse disorders
- Excellent communication, writing, interpersonal, oral and record keeping skills
- Ability to conduct counseling in a group and individually
- Compassionate and sympathy towards addicted
- Ability to draw people out of tobacco, drug, alcohol, gambling and other substance addiction
- Expert in convincing clients how their addiction affects their loved ones and stimulates their emotion
- Ability to maintain clients' treatment records in computer
- Skilled in identifying drugs' types
- Knowledge of different types of treatment methods and therapeutic procedures
Work Experience:
Substance Abuse Counselor
ABC Care Services, Louisville, KY
2012 - present
- Conduct interviews of patients
- Administer regular drug tests and arrange for counseling sessions
- Review clients' records to assess treatment programs
- Maintain records of treatment and progress, including changes applied for better results
- Provide proper care to patients so that they recover fast
- Coordinate with health professionals and staff members and evaluate patient progress
- Dispense medications and monitor changes by conducting blood and urine test
- Plan for aftercare programs for patients being discharged
Substance Abuse Counselor
Noble Care Clinic, Louisville, KY
2009 - 2012
- Counseled clients with drug, alcohol, tobacco and gambling problems
- Interviewed patients and got to the root cause of addiction
- Admitted patients in the facility after preparing their file and planning treatment programs
- Referred clients' history and prepared therapy accordingly
- Closely monitored progress in patients and made changes in therapy as required
- Updated clients' records in the computer system
- Drafted several training and treatment plans evaluating the different stages of addiction
- Educated clients on how to follow up for treatment after discharge
Education:
Master's Degree in Psychology
Quick-Learn University, Louisville, KY
2008
License & Certification:
Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor, KY
Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC)
References:
Available upon request.
