Rene Carter
Wilmington
Summary
Caring, empathetic Substance Abuse Counselor with 10 years of experience and 5 of those years counseling in a prison setting. Limitless in the field and exceptionally talented at building rapport with diverse groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance abuse.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
VitalCore Health Strategies
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Developed relapse prevention strategies for clients transitioning out of treatment programs, empowering them to maintain long-term sobriety.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, facilitating informed decision-making within the treatment team into IChart system.
- Facilitated group sessions such as men empowerment, 12-step, and conducted intake treatment plans.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
- Taught substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
Residential Clinician
Horizon House Inc
05.2015 - 12.2019
- Utilized CBT and DBT behavioral strategies to promote adherence to care plans, adoption of healthy behaviors and engagement in self-care.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to 6 clients' to improve levels of functioning on average of 70%.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients served.
Substance Abuse Counselor
MHM Correctional Services
12.2011 - 05.2012
- Offered therapy to addicted individuals within treatment facility.
- Assessed and treated clients through several types of therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and DBT.
- Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for caseload of 22 recovering individuals.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Assisted clients with anger management, stress management and conflict resolution classes weekly.
ADL Counselor
Resource For Human Developments
10.2010 - 11.2011
- Guided 8 clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Offered guidance and advice to increased self-esteem and community involvement.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
Education
Masters of Human Services Concentration Counseling
Lincoln University MHS
05.2010
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Individual counseling
- Providing community referrals
- Crisis Intervention
- Good listening skills
- Cultural awareness
- Relationship-Building
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
VitalCore Health Strategies
11.2023 - 01.2025
Residential Clinician
Horizon House Inc
05.2015 - 12.2019
Substance Abuse Counselor
MHM Correctional Services
12.2011 - 05.2012
ADL Counselor
Resource For Human Developments
10.2010 - 11.2011
Masters of Human Services Concentration Counseling
Lincoln University MHS
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