Christopher Jones
Baltimore
Summary
Experienced counseling professional with strong background in addiction recovery and behavioral health. Skilled in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and developing personalized treatment plans. Consistently achieve positive outcomes through empathy, active listening, and evidence-based practices. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to meet client and team needs effectively.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Addiction Counselor
Unlimited Bounds
12.2023 - 07.2025
- Assessed and treated patients through addictions, making referrals for comorbid conditions.
- Offered professional, respectful therapy to addicted individuals in 3.5 treatment facility.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting open communication among participants and fostering a supportive environment.
- Improved client retention rates by providing empathetic support and guidance throughout the recovery process.
- Evaluated client progress and adjusted treatment plans as needed to ensure continued success in their recovery journey.
- Promoted self-care practices among clients, teaching them effective stress management techniques that contributed to lasting recovery success.
Addiction Counselor
MCVET
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Assessed and treated patients through addictions, making referrals for comorbid conditions.
- Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
- Offered professional, respectful therapy to addicted individuals in a 3.5 treatment facility.
- Assisted clients in identifying triggers and developing personalized coping mechanisms, reducing the risk of relapse.
- Established strong rapport with clients through active listening techniques and empathy, creating an environment conducive to healing.
- Developed professional relationships with referring agencies to improve communication related to intakes and to increase business for facility.
Addiction Counselor
CMDS Fayette House
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to determine effective combination of therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery.
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing and implementing tailored treatment plans for each individual.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, quickly responding to emergencies and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
- Developed customized aftercare plans for discharged clients, ensuring they had access to ongoing support services upon completion of formal treatment programs.
- Assessed and treated patients through addictions, making referrals for comorbid conditions.
- Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
Addictions Counselor
B D Health
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Conducted thorough client assessments to identify individual needs and develop personalized treatment strategies.
- Facilitated counseling sessions to support clients in overcoming addiction and maintaining recovery.
- Coordinated resources and referrals to ensure clients received comprehensive support and care.
- Monitored client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as needed to optimize recovery outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in treatment planning for diverse addiction cases.
- Developed and maintained accurate documentation of client progress and treatment interventions.
Community Outreach Coordinator
Kindness Connected
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Developed outreach strategies to engage diverse community groups effectively.
- Coordinated community events that promoted awareness of local resources and services.
- Managed volunteer recruitment and training programs to enhance team capacity.
- Implemented resource allocation plans to maximize program efficiency and reach.
- Collaborated with local organizations to strengthen partnerships and shared initiatives.
- Facilitated workshops to educate community members on available support services.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Services Drug Counseling
Community College OfBaltimore County
Baltimore, MD04-2021
Skills
- Self-awareness
- Relapse prevention
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Client advocacy
- Multicultural competence
- Motivational interviewing
- Assessment skills
- Group facilitation
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Treatment Planning
- Substance abuse education
- Client assessment
- Trauma-informed care
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical interventions
- Clinical assessment
- Psychosocial assessments
Timeline
Addiction Counselor
Unlimited Bounds
12.2023 - 07.2025
Addiction Counselor
CMDS Fayette House
12.2022 - 02.2023
Addiction Counselor
MCVET
08.2022 - 11.2023
Addictions Counselor
B D Health
05.2022 - 11.2022
Community Outreach Coordinator
Kindness Connected
07.2021 - 04.2022
Associate of Science - Human Services Drug Counseling
Community College OfBaltimore County