Jason Williams
Clinical Counselor
Wildomar,CA
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Counselor from Marine & Family Behavioral Health, adept in crisis management and substance use disorder treatment. Spearheaded community outreach, enhancing mental health resources. Trained over 65 therapists on emerging drug trends, showcasing leadership and expertise in behavioral health. Excelled in supervising and training new counselors, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills. Extensive experience providing therapeutic support to individuals in screening assessment and Aftercare groups. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines, while providing World Class Services.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Clinical Counselor
Marine & Family Behavioral Health
Camp Pendleton, California
07.2011 - Current
- Licensed to practice independently and possess credentials that support privileging eligibility, to include having a California State License.
- Clinical Counselor with current Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) and CADC-II Certification.
- Performs a variety of professional task related to substance use disorder treatment, planning, community referrals and consultations, and in service training. In conjunction with performing screenings and assessments, conducts therapeutic counseling and education for active-duty military and their eligible family members.
- Managed caseloads efficiently while adhering to strict deadlines for case notes submission, improving overall team productivity.
- Conduct walk-in screenings, (non-appointment) that include triage crisis issues (suicide, homicide or substance abuse). Implement short-term counseling or other forms of intervention that are consistent with approved DOD and Marine Corps established protocols.
- Expanded community outreach efforts by collaborating with local organizations to provide mental health resources to underserved areas.
- Providing short-term, solution focused clinical counseling as an independent practitioner and have knowledge of military lifestyles. Keep Clinical Supervisor / Manager informed of case progress, particularly those involving serious problems that are high risk.
- Provides thorough assessment, counseling, and consultation services to clients who present for care with substance use risk factors and/or disorders. Determines facts and conditions surrounding the difficulties in coping with various life situations and draws conclusion as to the underlying cause/contributing factors of the problems and the associated consequences to the individual client and their families.
- Trained new clinical counselors on agency policies, procedures, documentation requirements, resulting in smoother onboarding experiences.
- Established successful outreach programs to build strong working relationships with family practices, health and wellness staff members and management personnel.
Drug and Alcohol Counselor (ADC -I)
SARP, Naval Stationed 32nd Street
San Diego, California
05.2008 - 05.2011
- Perform drug and alcohol screenings. Complete intake assessments and treatment plans for incoming patients using bio-psychosocial assessments.
- Use evolving treatment plans which includes assignments, objectives, goals, frequencies, and allotted time adhering to the SMART format. Amend treatment plans as the patient evolves in treatment.
- Trained by the Naval School of Health Sciences Navy Drug and Alcohol Counselor School in the use of a blended model of counseling. Facilitate process and task groups, individual counseling and group education.
- Experience with co-facilitation and single facilitation of groups. Able to work independently with the guidance of licensed personnel and physicians.
- Managed a caseload of approximately six to eight patients weekly. Expertly supervised and managed over the past year, treatment of more than 87 patients, developed over 385 comprehensive treatment plan narratives, and integrated summaries, which ultimately contributed to maintaining a 99% patient completion rate.
- Instrumental in the development and implementation of 5 workshop updates, making information available to better care for patients, and also reduced staff workload by 15%.
- Worked with patients with various co-occurring disorders (PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, and Axis II traits/disorders.) Trained perspective counselor's from NDACS as they went through practicum with this facility.
Education
Ph.D. - Doctor of Psychology
California Southern University
Costa Mesa, CA 12.2021 - 12.2025
Master of Arts - Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology /MFT
National University
La Jolla, CA 11.2015 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Workforce Education And Development
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Carbondale, IL 12.2010 - 12.2014
Skills
Facilitates Screening Assessment Reviews
Leads Supervision Sessions for Tier I & II Counselors
Provides Group Supervision for Tier I Counselors in SACC's OP/Skill Building Groups
OP Team Meeting Lead/ Reviewing Case Files before entering into Skill Building / and making appropriated recommendations
Resource Coordinator
Supervising NDACS Students
Organized and Provided training by Supervisor Special Agent from(NCIS) for over 65 Behavior Health Therapist on New Emerging Drugs Use & Preventive Measures
Conducts 30-day contact reviews / Compliance Audits in all Counselors/ ADMIN DOD-CMS
Accomplishments
Received several awards while being the Training Officer at SACC. Led SACC on three different occasions in CARF inspections while maintaining the highest scores in the Marine Corps.
Received a Certificates of Appreciation from MCCS Camp Pendleton for Outstanding performance of my duties while serving duties as a substance abuse counselor.
Received a Certificates of Appreciation from MCCS Camp Pendleton for being instrument in the reorganization of the substance abuse counseling center Aftercare Program.
Certification
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Supervisor
Timeline
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Supervisor
07-2024
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II
07-2024
Ph.D. - Doctor of Psychology
California Southern University
12.2021 - 12.2025
Master of Arts - Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology /MFT
National University
11.2015 - 11.2017
Clinical Counselor
Marine & Family Behavioral Health
07.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Workforce Education And Development
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
12.2010 - 12.2014
Drug and Alcohol Counselor (ADC -I)
SARP, Naval Stationed 32nd Street
05.2008 - 05.2011
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