Taylor Yantz-Wells
Airdrie,AB
Summary
Passionate counselor dedicated to improving lives of individuals struggling with addiction and other behavioral disorders. Caring supporter of recovering patients with guidance toward tangible improvements and relapse prevention. Attentively implements sound treatment plans addressing unique patient needs and helps attain long-term behavioral goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Canadian Certified Addictions Counselor
AARC
01.2019 - Current
- Established rapport with diverse clientele through cultural competence training sessions attended regularly.
- Enhanced professional knowledge by attending regular trainings on emerging trends in addiction counseling techniques.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Conducted thorough assessments, gathering information on clients'' substance use history, mental health status, and psychosocial factors influencing their addiction.
- Maintained up-to-date documentation of client progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Security Guard
Impact Security
11.2016 - 01.2019
- Diffusing tensions associated with frustrated and aggressive people, Writing extensive, detailed incident reports, Knowledgeable of general Criminal Code of Canada laws, Removing defiant individuals from
Education
Child and youth services worker Diploma -
CDI College
01.2023
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (2023) -
01.2023
FASD training (2023) -
01.2023
Trauma Informed Care (2023) -
01.2023
First Aid – Level C CPR and AED (2011 Protocol) -
10.2022
Addictions and Community service Diploma -
CDI College
01.2022
Suicide Intervention (2022) -
01.2022
Brain Story Certificate (2022) -
01.2022
Addictions Studies Certificate -
Mount Royal
05.2020
Skills
Multicultural Competence
- Crisis Intervention
- Individual Counseling
- Group Therapy
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Reliability
- Active Listening
- Client Advocacy
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
Certification
Registered with CACCF as a Canadian Certified Addictions Counsellor
References
References available upon request
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Canadian Certified Addictions Counselor
AARC
01.2019 - Current
Security Guard
Impact Security
11.2016 - 01.2019
Child and youth services worker Diploma -
CDI College
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (2023) -
FASD training (2023) -
Trauma Informed Care (2023) -
First Aid – Level C CPR and AED (2011 Protocol) -
Addictions and Community service Diploma -
CDI College
Suicide Intervention (2022) -
Brain Story Certificate (2022) -
Addictions Studies Certificate -
Mount Royal
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