Heather Hair
Los Angeles
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Substance Use Disorder Counselor with years of lived experience and hands-on clinical internship experience providing support to individuals with substance use disorders. Skilled in facilitating psychoeducational and process groups, building therapeutic rapport, documenting client progress, and promoting relapse prevention and recovery-oriented care. Experienced working with diverse populations in detox and outpatient treatment settings while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to ethical, client-centered care and passionate about empowering individuals to achieve lasting recovery. Eager to continue developing as a counselor and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by addiction.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
SUD Intern
LA CADA
Los Angeles, CA
04.2026 - 07.2026
- Facilitated psychoeducational and process groups, enhancing patient engagement in substance use treatment.
- Built therapeutic rapport, fostering a supportive and nonjudgmental environment for client recovery.
- Document client participation and progress in accordance with agency policies.
- Observe and participate in individual counseling sessions under clinical supervision.
- Assist with treatment planning, goal setting, and progress reviews.
- Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and ethical guidelines.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Assisted in developing community outreach programs to enhance engagement with local residents.
Group Facilitator
Elijahs House
Pasadena, CA
06.2026 - 07.2026
- Facilitated group discussions to enhance participant engagement and collaboration.
- Assisted in creating a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
- Supported development of workshop materials to ensure effective learning experiences.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to gather insights from participants post-session.
- Created a supportive environment by fostering trust, empathy, and mutual respect among participants.
- Documented session outcomes and participant progress for future reference and improvement.
Education
No Degree - SUD Counselor
TTCC Tarzana Treatment Center College
Tarzana, CA07-2026
Skills
- Group Facilitation
- Behavioral Interventions
- Client Engagement
- Treatment Planning
- Clinical Documentation
- Active Listening
- Team dynamics
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Reliability
Certification
- CCAPP RADT
- CPR
Timeline
Group Facilitator
Elijahs House
06.2026 - 07.2026
SUD Intern
LA CADA
04.2026 - 07.2026
No Degree - SUD Counselor
TTCC Tarzana Treatment Center College