Chemical Dependency Counselor Resume

Chemical dependency counselors treat people dependent on prescription chemical, drug and alcohol. They try to educate addicted on the adverse effect on addiction on their lives both at professional, and physical levels. Their main intention is to reduce dependency on chemicals and other substance for beating stress, depression, loneliness, and the urge for some pleasure. They help addicts in controlling their minds and focusing on other important things. The counseling sessions include making aware about the harmful effect of addictions, how chemical dependency changed their lives for worse, and projecting bright pictures of future potential to arise from giving up addiction.

A job application for chemical dependency counselor position must project candidates as experienced in assessing clients mental and physical health, planning appropriate diagnosis and right care.

Chemical Dependency Counselor Resume Example

Career Objective:

To work as a chemical dependency counselor for “Universal Health Services, Inc.” and perform appropriate diagnosis, evaluation, and intervention for treating addicts.

Summary of Skills:

• Experience in counseling patients dependent on chemicals, drug, and alcohol
• Excellent public speaking and interpersonal skills
• Passionate, intuitive, matured, and compassionate individual
• Ability to work independently and with healthcare professionals
• Experience in handling stressful situations and violent behavior of addicted
• Excellent assessment, diagnosis, care-giving skills
• Knowledge of the counseling and treatment procedures, equipment, and tools
• Ability to manage caseload and coordinate with multidisciplinary systems

Work Experience:

Chemical Dependency Counselor
Triumph Treatment Center, Stockton, CA
April 2014 - Present

• Assess, diagnose, and evaluate patients' conditions and plan treatment
• Apply best policies and standard practices in treating patients
• Coordinate with clinical service manager for patient treatment
• Perform triaging and handle referral cases at priority basis
• Communicate with family members, collect addiction history, and inform patient's recovery
• Identify, prioritize, and document clinical issues for treatment and care
• Recognize and document symptoms of addictions for diagnosis

Chemical Dependency Counselor
HTO Foundation, Stockton, CA
May 2012 - March 2014

• Developed personalized treatment and continual care plans
• Coordinated with heathcare professionals, family members, friends, and outside agencies
• Performed family counseling and conducted short training on handling addicts
• Identified the root cause of additions in patients and found ways to reduce dependency
• Engaged patients, family members, and the staff in fighting crisis
• Provided psychiatric services and ensured proper mental health of patients
• Assessed chemical dependency and planned individual counseling
• Performed intensive case management working closely with healthcare professionals

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Counseling
  BRC College, Stockton, CA
  2011

Reference:

On request.