Passionate about advocating and creating opportunities and awareness for populations in need. Skilled in building rapport and motivating others to reach their potential. Experienced working in mental health and substance abuse recovery programs. Currently working as a life coach, specializing in mental health and substance abuse recovery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Coach
Little by Little Life Coaching
04.2023 - Current
Created my own life coaching business specializing with those who are in substance abuse and mental health recovery
Coach and motivate clients to reach their full potential using a simple, step by step goal oriented approach
Responsible for helping clients develop personal growth and professional development
Coach clients to improve physical health, emotional wellbeing and financial wellness
Help to resolve both individuals and couples with relationship intimacy and communication issues
Provide clients with employment, educational and medical resources.
Primary Counselor
Fresh Start Recovery Center- Gaithersburg, MD
05.2022 - 03.2023
Provided direct care to clients in substance abuse and mental health recovery in both Partialization Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient programs
Completed required documentation in a timely manner including Substance Abuse Treatment Plans, treatment plan reviews, biopsychosocial, ASAM certification forms, weekly summaries, and discharge documentation
Worked with a case manager and assisted clients with finding employment and resolving any pending legal issues
Attended daily staff meetings and weekly supervision meetings
Provided individual counseling to clients with substance use disorders with an average caseload of about 10 clients under the supervision of the clinical director
Facilitated group therapy for clients with both substance abuse and mental health disorders
Worked with clients medical providers to ensure clients were taking medication as prescribed and monitored symptoms
Created a therapeutic group drama and music program and designed my own curriculum.
Case manager
The Freedom Center- Gaithersburg, Md
10.2021 - 04.2022
Responsible for completing the biopsychosocial for PHP and IOP clients
Assisted with intakes for PHP and IOP clients
Assisted clients with employment and resume services
Provided clients with educational resources
Assisted therapists with case management and mental health treatment plans.
Behavioral Aide
09.2015 - 08.2020
Assisted clients in coping with new and challenging environments by offering emotional support and helping orient clients
Helped clients with limited mobility or physical abilities handle personal hygiene and feeding needs
Reinforced behavior modification techniques through modeling and maintaining appropriate boundaries
Transported patients to appointments and on authorized activities
Created activities that allowed clients to develop self confidence, social expression and emotional regulation
Managed clients unsafe behaviors to ensure his safety and the safety of others
Administered medication.
Drama Teacher
Drama Kids - Olney, MD
01.2017 - 01.2019
Communicated with parents on student progress, potential challenges, and ways to foster engagement and academic success
Aligned student learning objectives and lesson plans with state and district curriculum requirements
Worked with students in group and individual environments to provide varied instruction styles for diverse learning modalities
Assessed student progress and challenges in all areas, including academic performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
Modeled socially acceptable behavior, leveraging the knowledge of behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
Dance Director
Camp Ahava - Silver Spring, MD
06.2012 - 08.2016
Created a curriculum dance program for children ages 3-12 at a summer day camp
Organized and directed choreography for the end of the program dance recital for parents, and family members
Responsible for marketing and growth of the dance program at the camp
Created an encouraging and motivating environment for the children to express themselves regardless of their technical dance level
Altered choreograph to meet individual needs and skill levels of each student.