Nadia Slizewski
Macomb,MI
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional bringing background working with individuals suffering from substance abuse and behavioral disorders. Focused on client advocacy, prevention and education to reduce impacts and recurrence of serious issues. Collaborative with multidisciplinary teams to create solid support networks for client needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substance Abuse Clinician
Macomb County Community Corrections
Mount Clemens, MI
03.2023 - Current
- Monitored client behavior during treatment periods, intervening as needed when signs of relapse are present.
- Maintained accurate documentation regarding all interactions with clients, including progress notes and discharge summaries.
- Conducted assessments of client's mental health status and substance use history.
- Assessed risk levels for each offender by evaluating factors such as prior criminal history and personal characteristics.
- Advised courts on sentencing recommendations based upon thorough assessments of defendants' backgrounds.
- Developed referral process to assist client access to special programs and services.
MAT Program Clinician
Comprehensive Youth Services
Mount Clemens, MI
05.2022 - Current
- Assessed clients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and enrollment into the MAT program to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
- Communicated with legal services providers, social services agencies and local judicial systems regarding cases.
Case Manager- Qualified Mental Health Professional
Hope Network
Mt. Clemens, MI
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Review and recorded progress of patients.
- Review treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Assessing persons served to identify individual needs and created care plans to address objectives and goals as identified during evaluation.
- Accurately documenting all observations, interventions, and concerns in clients charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Effectively manage time and caseloads every week.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources and service providers.
Dinner Girl
Sam's Sorrento Pizza
Mount Clemens, MI
01.2016 - 10.2021
- Assisted customers, including answering questions and preparing orders.
- Provided customer service to over 200 customers per day by inputting orders, processing credit and cash transactions and responding to questions and concerns.
- Communicated with customer to provide menu offering details and assist with decision-making.
- Prepared food items such as deli and hot sandwiches to meet customer specifications.
Camp Counselor/Shift Leader
Camp Bow Wow - Shelby Charter
Shelby Township, MI
12.2019 - 05.2021
- Calculated payments by keeping accurate daily log of time spent with dogs, detailing activities and services provided.
- Treated basic wellness issues such as superficial wounds and called in veterinarian assistance for more complex concerns.
- Monitored medication administration as directed by pet owners and vet.
- Monitored animals during group play sessions, checking for signs of aggressive or fearful behavior and to prevent biting among dogs.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.
Behavioral Health Technician & Direct Trainer
Gateway Pediatric Therapy
Sterling Heights, MI
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Delivered individualized treatment for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders or other behavioral and social challenges using applied behavior analysis principles.
- Performed behavioral interventions to teach communication, social and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in home, community and school settings.
- Identified and analyzed delays in student progression toward set goals and implemented, in collaboration with other team members, optimum changes to stimulate student success.
- Treated and improved reading and academic skills and adaptive learning skills, including fine motor dexterity, hygiene, grooming, domestic capabilities, punctuality and job competence.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Oakland University
Rochester, MI12.2020
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Organizational skills
- Experience in leadership
- Working collaboratively
- Computer skills
- Managing records
- Conducting assessments
- Coordinating services
Certification
MCBAP Development Plan for the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counseling (CADC) certification.
Timeline
Substance Abuse Clinician
Macomb County Community Corrections
03.2023 - Current
MAT Program Clinician
Comprehensive Youth Services
05.2022 - Current
Case Manager- Qualified Mental Health Professional
Hope Network
03.2021 - 05.2022
Camp Counselor/Shift Leader
Camp Bow Wow - Shelby Charter
12.2019 - 05.2021
Behavioral Health Technician & Direct Trainer
Gateway Pediatric Therapy
12.2018 - 07.2019
Dinner Girl
Sam's Sorrento Pizza
01.2016 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Oakland University
MCBAP Development Plan for the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counseling (CADC) certification.
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