Experienced It

CROSSROADS YOUNG ADULT
January 2015-April 2021
Clinical Director
I managed the young adult male program with individuals facing substance disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma. I do individual sessions as well as groups. In this context, I also conduct parent coaching calls and help parents with boundaries, emotional attunement, and communication. I also provide family therapy with the young adult and parents processing family dynamics, accountability, and moving forward.

A/D PSYCHOTHERAPY AND CLINICAL
November 2011-December 2014
Evening Outpatient Director
Managed the evening Intensive Outpatient Program with 8-12 participants facing addiction. I ran the three-hour therapy group, three nights a week, and did individual sessions. Individual sessions were focused on depression, anxiety, PTSD, and shame.

NEXSTEP MEDICAL DETOX                                         

October 2012-March 2013

IntakeCoordinator                                                                                                                                                                

Performed comprehensive psychosocial assessments and customized recovery-ready discharge planning to promote long-term recovery. Initial intake and crisis management with ongoing casework. I also did marketing and ongoing community liaison.        

PATHWAYS
March 2012- October 2012
Recovery Specialist
Worked with female youth who struggled with substance misuse, child and family conflict, depression, anxiety, and body image issues. I assisted clients with building a sustainable life focused on belief systems.

YOUTH SUPPORT SYSTEMS
August 2008 – October 2011
Prevention Advocate Facilitator Worked with at risk youth ages 13-17 and their parents who struggled with truancy, substance misuse, child and family conflict, and anger issues.

Professional Internship & Volunteer:

First Step House, Salt Lake City, UT 4/2011-5/2012
First Step House is a residential substance disorder treatment facility. I interned working with the adult male population facing dual diagnoses.

Volunteered at the Veterans Hospital conducting PTSD Seeking Safety groups.

The University of Phoenix Counseling and Life Center, 11/2011- 2/2012
Provided free counseling services to the community. I focused on couples counseling and the female population.