Client-focused professional with training and expertise to help individuals with mental, emotional and substance abuse problems. Excels in counseling, personalized support and crisis intervention.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substance Abuse Clinician (TCADC)
New Day Recovery Center
10.2024 - Current
Provide intensive outpatient treatment to individuals diagnosed with a substance use disorder
Facilitate clinical therapy groups following substance abuse curriculum
Provided crisis intervention services for individuals in need of urgent care due to substance use disorders.
Complete intakes, treatment plans, documentation within 24 hours on medical records system
1:1 counseling sessions regarding diagnoses and focusing on recovery and coping skills
Utilize CBT, motivational interviewing, solution focused and psychoeducation to all clients
PREA (PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT) COORDINATOR
THE RISING CENTER (KRCC)
12.2019 - 03.2024
Work closely with Department of Corrections facilities to advocate for incarcerated victims of sexual assault or abuse in or outside of the facility to ensure they have reliable and appropriate care
Ensure all Department of Corrections facilities understand PREA and the mandatory guidelines that follow with sexual abuse
Collaboration with community partners to better advocate and assist incarcerated population; mental health, harm reduction, education, etc
Provide crisis counseling / advocacy to victims of sexual assault inside or outside of the facilities
On call 24 hours a day up to 7 days a month to assist crisis center calls regarding trauma and sexual violence
National Advocate Credential (NACP) - expiration 2/28/2024
RENTAL ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR
KENTUCKY RIVER COMMUNITY CARE
04.2019 - 12.2019
Supervise HMIS (Homeless Management Informational System) staff within the department
Organize / Audit all current files, maintain current staff caseloads, community outreach
Assist the Director of Rental Assistance with budgets, grants, etc
Regarding federal housing
HMIS DATA REPORTING MANAGER/ CASE MANAGER
KENTUCKY RIVER COMMUNITY CARE
08.2016 - 04.2019
Enter client information into a data base system known as Homeless Management Information System through Kentucky Housing Cooperation
Collaboration with community partners to better help assist homeless
Maintain 30+ caseload and work with each client to ensure long term housing is sustained and also assist with employment, education, transportation, etc
And community outreach
Education
DOCTORATE OF PSYCHOLOGY - ADDICTIONS
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
05.2026
MASTERS OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE -
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
05.2020
BACHELOR OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE -
KAPLAN UNVIVERSITY
10.2016
Skills
Time Management
Leadership/Teamwork
Effective Planning
Adaptability
Crisis intervention
Certification
CPR
Certified Advocate (NACP Certification)
Temporary Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (TCADC)