Sarah Sysavath
Modesto
Summary
Accomplished counselor with extensive experience at HAART, specializing in substance use disorder treatment. Expert in case management and facilitating SUD groups, with a proven track record of fostering client progress. Certified in CPR and First Aid, I excel in communication and building strong relationships, ensuring a supportive and productive environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counselor
HAART
Hayward
03.2021 - Current
- Provided individual counseling to clients dealing with substance use disorder while receiving methadone or suboxone.
Volunteer/Practicum Student
Nirvana Drug & Alcohol Institute
Modesto
10.2019 - Current
- Facilitate large and small SUD groups.
- Conducted Intakes and assessments.
- Case management and individuals one on ones.
- Chart filing and document processing.
- Administer Drug and Alcohol tests.
Volunteer Coordinator
Redwoods Family Center
Modesto
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Open, sort, and route incoming mail, answer correspondence, and prepare outgoing mail.
- Observe clients to detect and report unusual behavior.
- Make regular rounds to ensure that residents and areas are safe and secure.
- Provide emergency first aid and summon medical assistance when necessary.
- Establish or maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer, employee, or public interest groups.
- Examine shipment contents and compare with records such as manifests, invoices, or order to verify accuracy.
Care Provider
In Home Supportive Services
Modesto
08.2008 - 07.2010
- Administered bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.
- Performed healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists.
- Performed housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing dishes, and running errands.
- Transported clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings.
Education
AA Degree - Social & Behavioral Science, Human Services, Chemical Dependency Counseling, Sociology
Modesto Junior College
Modesto05.2020
Skills
- Certified SUD counselor
- Case Management
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word
- Annual Tuberculosis Test
- Superb Employee Relations
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Teachable
- Productive
- Efficient
- Facilitate Large/Small SUD Groups
- Determined
- Goal Oriented
- Dependable
Certification
- SUDRC, #100441
- CADTP
Timeline
Counselor
HAART
03.2021 - Current
Volunteer/Practicum Student
Nirvana Drug & Alcohol Institute
10.2019 - Current
Volunteer Coordinator
Redwoods Family Center
02.2014 - 01.2016
Care Provider
In Home Supportive Services
08.2008 - 07.2010
AA Degree - Social & Behavioral Science, Human Services, Chemical Dependency Counseling, Sociology
Modesto Junior College