Andrea Cornett
Hollister
Summary
I am a state licensed substance abuse counselor (CADC II ) who has experience working with co-occurring disorders, I have worked in a residential and intensive outpatient settings. I also have experience with the field of chemical dependency technician.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Harm Reduction Specialist
Abode Services
San Jose
04.2018 - Current
*Mental Health and housing program for adults who are chronically homeless and frequent users of Santa Clara County services.
*Work with client who struggle with severe mental health , medical problems and substance abuse issues.
*Case Management services -connecting/linking clients to community services (food banks, medical appointments, financial services, socialization opportunities, support with court appearances).
* Medi-cal Billing
*Supporting clients with learning life skills, healthy coping skills to manage their mental health symptoms, and substance abuse issues.
CADC II Substance Abuse Counselor
New Life Recovery Center Inc.
San Jose
01.2014 - 04.2018
* Counsel a case load
*Documents regularly the clients involvement in treatment along with client working toward achieving treatment goals and measurable objectives of the treatment plan.*Composes and updates Treatment plans , completes intakes, biopsychosocial assessments of each client on case load.
* facilitates educational groups for client's and for family group sessions.*Writes on going care plan and discharge summaries for each client on case load. *Client care, making sure the clients have everything they need*Maintaining daily operations while on shift such as making sure clients are attending all mandatory groups, and are following New Life Recovery's policies and procedures.
*Making medications available to clients
*Checking and reporting the progress of detox clients (blood pressure/temperature checks)
*Intake/Orientations with new clients, also obtaining UA samples from clients who enter treatment.
Shift Supervisor
Ross Dress for Less
San Jose
11.2005 - 06.2005
Supervise my team in customer service and replenishing the store. Customer Service, cash handling
Machine Operator
Stride Inc
Reno
04.2002 - 06.2003
Operate Machine that assembled writing pens, box and fill out packing and shipping slips.
Customer Service Specialist
Walmart
Reno
05.1994 - 07.1995
Customer Service , refunds, exchanges, stocking, money handling
Education
Alcohol and Drug Studies
San Jose City College
2015
Skills
- Skilled in Medications
- Data Entry
- CBT, REBT
- Facilitating Groups
- Client-focused
- Client Care
- Counseling Clients
- Case Management
- Assessments
- Master Treatment Planning
- Referrals
- Motivational Interviewing
Affiliations
New Life Recovery Center Inc. Intensive Outpatient Program- Residential Facility
* Developing and implementing skills in the 12 Core functions
Timeline
Harm Reduction Specialist
Abode Services
04.2018 - Current
CADC II Substance Abuse Counselor
New Life Recovery Center Inc.
01.2014 - 04.2018
Shift Supervisor
Ross Dress for Less
11.2005 - 06.2005
Machine Operator
Stride Inc
04.2002 - 06.2003
Customer Service Specialist
Walmart
05.1994 - 07.1995
Alcohol and Drug Studies
San Jose City College