Susan Banuelos
Kingsburg
Summary
Dynamic Drug and Alcohol Counselor with a proven track record at Amity Foundation, excelling in individual counseling and clinical assessment. Expert in developing tailored treatment plans and facilitating impactful therapy groups. Recognized for critical thinking and teamwork, consistently enhancing client outcomes through effective community referrals and psychoeducational initiatives.
Experienced with providing crucial support to individuals battling addiction, fostering non-judgmental and supportive environment. Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques and relapse prevention strategies effectively. Strong understanding of treatment planning and crisis intervention, contributing to client recovery and stability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Amity Foundation
12.2017 - Current
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
Education
Psychology
Fresno State
Fresno, CA02.2017
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Reedley College
Reedley, CA02.2016
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Specimen testing
- Clinical assessment
- Providing community referrals
- Responsible
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Professional boundaries
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural competence
Certification
- Certified [AOD, CADTP #9276
Timeline
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Amity Foundation
12.2017 - Current
Psychology
Fresno State
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Reedley College
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