Ciddy Fonteboa

• Engaged with hospital patients using drugs/alcohol in non-judgmental, supportive, and informative conversations to encourage participation in harm reduction strategies and SUD/Mental Health treatment opportunities.
• Conducted brief initial assessments to identify patient needs and readiness for treatment.
• Communicated daily with hospital staff to recruit patients and provide behavioral health and MAT support.
• Identified existing primary care and behavioral health providers for patients and Case Management-Coordinate Care.
• Connected patients with available MAT programs at current primary care providers or behavioral health locations, when appropriate.
• Facilitated scheduling of appointments and transitions to outpatient MAT clinics and community resources.
• Provided comprehensive patient education and counseling on MAT options, including medications such as methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone, bupropion, mirtazapine, and gabapentin.
• Served as a patient advocate, promoting stigma-free, compassionate care in hospital and community setting.
• Assisted patients in accessing harm reduction tools and services, including mental health care, financial counseling, social services, and detox/residential treatment facilities.
• Established rapport/trust with patients to encourage long-term engagement with care.
• Collaborated with hospital staff and community organizations to promote culture change around the treatment of individuals with SUD.
• Participated in team training to stay updated on best practices for harm reduction and MAT.
• Performed related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

*Facilitated group counseling sessions to discuss effective coping skills and assist clients in identifying the reasons for their addiction and overcoming the problems related to substance use and abuse.
*Assisted in the client intake process and administers intake assessments.
*Collaborated with treatment team comprised of clinical staff, including the clinical director, program director, and treatment
*Responsible for assisting clients to live more effectively with their addictions by identifying harmful behaviors and overcoming urges.
*Demonstrated an understanding of patient care through charting and documenting client progress, and providing service referrals when needed.
*Performed patient analysis, random drug tests, and facilitate counseling sessions
*Maintained professional relationships with the staff, clients, and families.

• Provided professional individual and case management services to patients
• Completed initial needs assessment and individualized treatment plans to effectively help patients to improve the quality of their lives
• Maintained patient charts and document all counseling services according to local, state and federal regulations
• Followed supervision of Clinic Management
• Refer patients to outside community supportive services when necessary
• Conduct intakes, discharge planning, initial needs assessments, and treatment plans in a professional manners.

• Monitored the safety and security of the gateways CRTP/social rehabilitation program facility by conducting regular rounds, and property searches.
• Monitored client behavior and reports all relevant information to the next shift.
• Conducted drug and alcohol screening of the clients.
• Assisted staff with answering telephones, signing clients in and out of the facility, assists with client meals, and initiating and investigating disciplinary action.

• Monitored the safety & security of the Ridgeview Ranch facility by conducting regular rounds and property searches.
• Transportation of residents to appointments, meetings, etc.
• Monitored Detox client vital signs, CIWA/COWS assessments and medication intake.
• Conducted drug and alcohol screening of the clients.