Neil Chand
Caminar
Antioch,CA
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Dedicated and compassionate Drug and Alcohol Counselor with experience providing substance abuse counseling, case management, crisis intervention, and recovery support to diverse populations. Skilled in conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, facilitating group sessions, and connecting clients with community resources. Committed to promoting recovery, relapse prevention, and long-term wellness through evidence-based and client-centered approaches.
Work History
Service Coordinator
- Advocated for clients' rights, ensuring access to essential services and benefits.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Facilitated workshops on life skills, contributing to improved self-sufficiency of clients.
Drug and Alcohol Intern
2 Years- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for open communication among participants.
- Developed customized relapse prevention strategies, empowering patients to maintain long-term sobriety.
- Conducted group and individual therapy sessions in outpatient clinic to support patient recovery.
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services, tailoring support to individual client needs and preferences.
Substance Use Clinician
1 Year 6 Months- Conducted group therapy sessions to facilitate skill development, coping strategies, and emotional processing among participants.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by fostering open communication and demonstrating empathy towards unique challenges.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change in clients'' lives.
- Used cognitive behaviour therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Created individualized counseling plans that integrated short-term and long-term client goals.
Substance Use Clinician
1 Year- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Collaborated with team members and worked independently to support effective service delivery.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases to ensure regulatory compliance and uphold confidentiality standards.
- Educated clients on programs, benefits, and services to empower informed decision-making regarding their care needs.
Program Manager
1 Year 11 Months- Managed and supervised daily program operations to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated potential impacts to facilitate team alignment.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to achieve challenging goals.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic programs enhancing community engagement.
- Managed program budgets, ensuring alignment with financial goals and resource allocation.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff, improving service delivery and operational efficiency.
Re-Entry Case Manager
1 Year 10 Months- Developed and implemented case management plans to meet client needs and achieve goals.
- Coordinated services with agencies, community organizations, and healthcare professionals to enhance client access to benefits.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Monitored client progress and tracked services to facilitate timely crisis interventions.
- Coordinated client assessments to determine needs and eligibility for services.
- Developed individualized service plans to support client goals and objectives.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources and support services for clients.
Peer Mentor
9 Months- Facilitated access to resources, opportunities, and activities enhancing mentee learning and development.
- Established trusting relationship with mentee by maintaining professionalism and honoring confidentiality.
- Facilitated peer-to-peer conversations to support open communication among mentees.
- Developed tailored mentoring plans that fostered personal growth and specific developmental goals for each mentee.
- Guided peers in overcoming challenges and achieving personal goals.
- Developed and facilitated workshops to enhance life skills and job readiness.
- Assisted in creating individualized support plans for mentees.
Education
Certificate - Alcohol And Drug Studies
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
No Degree - Liberal Arts
High School Diploma
Skills
Relapse prevention
Motivational interviewing
Stress management
Time management
Relapse prevention
Crisis interventionnnn
Crisis intervention
Coping Strategies
Organizational Skills
Client-centered approach
Certification
- Moral Reconation Therapy
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Crisis De-Escalation
- Harm Reduction
- First Aid
Timeline
Service Coordinator
Caminar
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Substance Use Clinician
Caminar
01.2025 - 07.2026Read More
Drug and Alcohol Intern
Caminar
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
Substance Use Clinician
Caminar
01.2024 - 01.2025Read More
Program Manager
Goodwill Of Silicon Valley
01.2022 - 12.2023Read More
Re-Entry Case Manager
Goodwill Of Silicon Valley
02.2021 - 12.2022Read More
Peer Mentor
Goodwill Of Silicon Valley
05.2020 - 02.2021Read More
El Camino High School
High School Diploma
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Feather River College
No Degree from Liberal Arts
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Lassen Community College
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts
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San Jose City College
Certificate from Alcohol And Drug Studies
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