Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Detoxification Resume Milo Johnston Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Detoxification (210) 555-4726 milo.johnston@example.com linkedin.com/example/milojohnston San Antonio, TX 78229 STRENGTHS Crisis response Calmed distressed clients through clear boundaries and steady communication, helping teams make safer clinical decisions. Clinical documentation Turned assessment findings into usable treatment records, giving supervisors clearer information for follow up. Client rapport Built trust with clients facing substance use and behavioral health concerns, often becoming a reliable resource. Care coordination Connected clients with treatment, housing, and community services, keeping unresolved needs visible during transitions. Bilingual education Explained recovery plans in English and Spanish, helping clients and families participate more fully in care. SKILLS Substance use counseling Detoxification services Clinical assessments Treatment planning Concurrent reviews Discharge planning Individual therapy Group therapy Family therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Crisis response Electronic Health Records Integrated behavioral health Community referrals Quality assurance LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Proficient 30 MY CAREER 4.2 Years Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Detoxification Services at Cedar Path Recovery Center (2.2 Years) Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern, Outpatient Services at South Texas Wellness Collaborative (2 Years) SUMMARY Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with four years of experience across detoxification, outpatient substance use treatment, and integrated behavioral health services. Provides ethical individual, group, and family counseling while completing biopsychosocial assessments , treatment plans, service plans, concurrent reviews, outcome documentation, and discharge planning in Electronic Health Records. Uses cognitive behavioral therapy , recovery education, crisis de escalation, and clear communication to support stabilization and continuity of care . Coordinates with behavioral health clinicians, medical staff, clients, families, and community providers around treatment needs, housing concerns, referrals, and follow up. Maintains accurate records, supports quality assurance and improvement, follows HIPAA, OSHA, safety, and infection control requirements, and communicates in English and Spanish. Brings sound clinical judgment, organized planning, and compassionate care to detoxification services. EXPERIENCE Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Detoxification Services Cedar Path Recovery Center July 2024 - Present San Antonio, TX Leads counseling and clinical documentation for adults receiving detoxification and substance use services. Supports integrated care, crisis response, referrals, compliance, and continuity planning while coordinating with clinicians, medical staff, clients, and families. Delivered individual, group, and family counseling for adults receiving detoxification services. Completed biopsychosocial assessments and treatment plans in an Electronic Health Record . Applied cognitive behavioral therapy during scheduled sessions and documented client responses. Coordinated housing follow up and community referrals before structured care transitions. Responded to hostile clients with crisis de escalation and established safety procedures. Reviewed records for quality assurance , statistical reporting, HIPAA, OSHA, and infection control . Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern, Outpatient Services South Texas Wellness Collaborative June 2022 - June 2024 San Antonio, TX Provided supervised counseling and preventive services for English and Spanish speaking clients in outpatient substance use programs. Strengthened assessment, documentation, referral, crisis response , and quality improvement practices under clinical supervision. Provided supervised substance use counseling for English and Spanish speaking clients. Prepared biopsychosocial assessments , progress notes, and discharge materials in EHR. Facilitated group sessions using cognitive behavioral and psychoeducational techniques. Coordinated referrals for behavioral health , psychotherapy , substance abuse, and community services. Reviewed documentation workflows and identified missing clinical information for quality improvement . Managed crisis interactions under supervision using escalation procedures and concise communication. PROJECTS Detoxification Continuity of Care 2025 Mapped discharge planning steps across treatment, housing, referrals, and follow up needs. The project clarified documentation handoffs and supported safer transitions from structured detoxification services. Recovery Education Group Series 2023 Created supervised group education sessions using cognitive behavioral concepts, relapse prevention topics, and practical recovery planning for outpatient clients with varied readiness levels. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Recognized by clinical supervisors for dependable crisis communication and compassionate client support. Selected as a trusted documentation resource for accurate assessments, treatment updates, and discharge records. Provided informal peer guidance on referral tracking, safety procedures, and recovery education. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences Texas A&M University San Antonio GPA: 3.5 2022 San Antonio, TX Coursework: Behavioral health, counseling methods, human services, research methods CERTIFICATIONS Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Texas 2024 Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern, Texas 2022 Valid Texas Driver License 2022 TECHNICAL SKILLS Counseling Methods: Individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy Clinical Assessment: Biopsychosocial assessments, clinical evaluations, outcome documentation Treatment Planning: Treatment plans, service plans, concurrent reviews Discharge Coordination: Discharge plans, continuity of care, follow up coordination Behavioral Therapy: Cognitive behavioral therapy, psychotherapy, psychoeducation Electronic Records: Electronic Health Records, progress notes, clinical documentation Referral Services: Community referrals, behavioral health services, substance abuse services Compliance Standards: HIPAA, OSHA, infection control Quality Programs: Quality assurance, quality improvement, statistical reporting Crisis Services: Crisis response, de escalation, safety procedures Communication: English communication, Spanish communication, patient education SKILLS Substance use counseling Detoxification services Clinical assessments Treatment planning Concurrent reviews Discharge planning Individual therapy Group therapy Family therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Crisis response Electronic Health Records Integrated behavioral health Community referrals Quality assurance PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Texas Association of Addiction Professionals, professional member. San Antonio behavioral health provider network, referral collaborator. LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Proficient) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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