Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Shelly LaBass

Stockton,CA

Summary

Caring, empathetic Substance Abuse Counselor with 3 years of experience in a MAT settings. Exceptionally positive at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance abuse. Resourceful counseling professional with experience in providing individual support to help clients suffering from substance abuse issues. Skilled in developing and implementing treatment plans, conducting assessments, intakes and case management. Committed to advocating for client rights and helping build positive coping skills. Organized and dependable successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Counselor

MedMark
02.2022 - Current

Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.

  • Maintained responsibility for large caseload, building personalized rapport with patients.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients to appropriate resources.
  • Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
  • Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.

IHSS Care Provider

Mark Costa
06.2015 - 03.2020
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

Education

Associate of Arts - Drug Abuse Counseling

Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA
04-2023

Associate of Arts - Human Services

Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA
08.2022

Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences

Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA
08.2022

Skills

  • One-on-One Counseling
  • Clinical Assessments
  • Client Evaluation
  • Case Management
  • Defining treatment objectives

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of Counselor of the year 2023 Award.

Certification

CADTP

Certified Addiction Counselor

SUDCC#16429

Expires August 9, 2026

Timeline

Counselor

MedMark
02.2022 - Current

IHSS Care Provider

Mark Costa
06.2015 - 03.2020

Associate of Arts - Human Services

Modesto Junior College

Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences

Modesto Junior College

Associate of Arts - Drug Abuse Counseling

Modesto Junior College
Shelly LaBass