Joquinett Hentchey
Louisville
Summary
Dedicated counselor and project specialist with a strong focus on facilitating client healing and fostering self-sufficiency. Over several years of experience in residential and outpatient care, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and ethical decision-making. Proven leadership and adaptability ensure successful project delivery within budget and timeline constraints. Committed to enhancing collaborative efforts to achieve strategic objectives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Specialist
Seven Counties Services
Louisville
09.2024 - Current
- Established effective relationships with clients by responding promptly to inquiries and offering professional advice whenever necessary.
- Advocated with external specialty court coordinators to obtain therapeutic resources or materials regarding participants' pathways to substance abuse treatment.
- Produced thorough, accurate, and timely reports of participants' activities in Seven Counties' Addiction Services.
- Verified work compliance with applicable tracking in excel for all participants entering and leaving Seven Counties Addiction services through LMDC. regulations, codes and specifications.
CD Counselor Mens Intensive Outpatient Services
Seven Counties Addiction services
Louisville
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Completed comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provided individual, family, and group counseling sessions to address addiction issues.
- Facilitated psycho-educational groups on topics such as relapse prevention, anger management, and communication skills.
- Evaluated referrals from external sources regarding potential new clients.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss best practices for treating addiction disorders.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.
- Attended professional development workshops related to substance abuse counseling.
- Educated clients about available community resources for continued recovery support.
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Collaborated with other professionals to ensure effective client care.
- Developed aftercare plans for clients transitioning out of treatment programs.
- Developed referral process to assist client access to special programs and services.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation met state regulations and standards of practice.
- Assessed clients to determine individual needs and developed treatment plans accordingly.
- Worked closely with drug court staff in designing treatment plans specific to client needs.
- Monitored client compliance with medication regimens prescribed by psychiatrists or primary care physicians.
SAP CD Counselor
Seven Counties Addiction Services
Louisville
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Led support groups for specific client populations, such as those with addiction, grief, or chronic illness.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions that improved communication and interpersonal skills among clients who were struggling with substance use disorder and were court-ordered to treatment.
- Performed assessments, urine screens, and case reviews with the Department of Corrections to ensure the appropriate level of care was being provided. Coordinated the billing process for the SAP program, as well as scheduling drug screens for the program.
- Trained and informed other co-workers about the SAP program process.
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
- Provided individual and group counseling to guide clients in areas of social and emotional needs.
- Utilized evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
- Coached clients on how to manage emotions effectively while also teaching them how to recognize warning signs of distress before it becomes overwhelming.
Direct Support Professional III
Seven Counties Addiction Services
Louisville
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Provided direct care and support to clients struggling with substance use disorders by providing positive landline communication in making appointments.
- Trained new employees in these specific tasks in the department.
- Helped others to develop proper communication with corrections liaisons to schedule appointments for potential clients.
Education
Master of Science - Business And Conflict Management
Sullivan University
Louisville, KY03-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Spalding University
Louisville, KY06-2014
Skills
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Documentation and reporting
- Professionalism
- Status updates
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Regulatory compliance
- Microsoft Excel
- Crisis intervention
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Strategic thinking
- Time management abilities
- Teamwork
- Continuous improvement
Accomplishments
- received cum laude with my masters degree.
Certification
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Specialist
Seven Counties Services
09.2024 - Current
CD Counselor Mens Intensive Outpatient Services
Seven Counties Addiction services
01.2023 - 03.2024
SAP CD Counselor
Seven Counties Addiction Services
09.2021 - 01.2023
Direct Support Professional III
Seven Counties Addiction Services
09.2019 - 09.2021
Master of Science - Business And Conflict Management
Sullivan University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Spalding University
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