John Nord
5959 E. Northwest Hwy.
# 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000
469-226-1050
abc@xyz.com

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CORE COMPETENCIES

 

 

Substance Abuse Program Management, Counseling, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program/Therapy, Anger Management Programs/Therapy, Crisis Intervention Programs/Therapy, Domestic Violence Programs/Therapy, Dual Diagnosis, and Pastoral Care, Group Therapy Facilitation, Diversified Counseling, Group Facilitation, Patient Assessment, Documentation, Individual Counseling, In-Service Training, Staff Supervision, Multi-Disciplinary Cooperation, Communication, and Leadership.

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

 

8/1997-10/Oct 2009

Supervisor/Counselor
Parkland Health & Hospital System
Dallas, Texas

Hours per Week:

Salary:
Supervisor: Name Phone: xxx-xxx-xxxx  May Contact:  Yes or No

Served as supervisor of a Substance Abuse Intervention program at a 800 bed Trauma I teaching hospital, effectively managing a staff of 5 counselors. Strategically reviewed program guidelines, actively maintaining compliance with all department, hospital, state, and federal regulations. Consistently provided in-service training to medical staff focusing on substance abuse issues. Proficiently provided counseling services to patients/family members from all areas of hospital operations, from screening, crisis intervention and short term counseling to consultation and referral services. Developed and maintained extensive community resource list, while building relationships with community substance abuse providers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1/2006-3/2007

Program Therapist
Hickory Trail Hospital
Desoto, Texas

Hours per Week:

Salary:
Supervisor: Name Phone: xxx-xxx-xxxx  May Contact:  Yes or No

Actively served as primary therapist for the hospital's evening intensive outpatient, aftercare and weekend programs. Sole person accountable for facilitating psychotherapy, psycho-educational, family program, and process groups. Effectively facilitated family educational and process groups for a broad range of clients. Successfully conducted detailed initial screening and assessment interviews in the determination of eligibility for program admission. Proficiently developed both long-term and short-term treatment plans in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary healthcare team. Contributed to weekly multi-disciplinary meetings reviewing patient progress and addressing various treatment issues. Responsible for all weekend educational programming for the inpatient dual diagnosis programs. Skillfully maintained accurate documentation of all patient contact, in compliance with all hospital policies. Oversaw the completion of all required progress reports and discharge planning activities.

2/2002-12/2004

Group Facilitator
Genesis Counseling Associates
Dallas, Texas

Hours per Week:

Salary:
Supervisor: Name Phone: xxx-xxx-xxxx  May Contact:  Yes or No

Actively facilitated a productive 12-week anger management program and a 26-week male batterers program for clients referred by the judicial system. Successfully screened and assessed clients referred by various agencies within the judicial system for group placement. Effectively placed client in numerous rehabilitation and counseling programs, including a 26-week substance abuse therapy group, a 12-week stress management group, a 12-week male batterer intervention program, and a 12-week anger management program. Successfully facilitated each group therapy session, while providing individual sessions to clients in need of special attention. Consistently handled all required documentation, including
Responsible for facilitating each group, providing individual sessions as needed, documentation progress notes, monthly reports to referring agencies, discharge planning, and recommendations.

8/1996-8/1997

Chaplain Resident
Parkland Health & Hospital System
Dallas, Texas

Hours per Week:

Salary:
Supervisor: Name Phone: xxx-xxx-xxxx  May Contact:  Yes or No

Serving as Chaplain during 1-year residency, sharing weekend hospital coverage responsibilities with other chaplain residents. Consistently provided primary pastoral care for patients in the trauma step down unit and surgical intensive care units.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1/1995-8/1996

Substance Abuse Counselor
Alcohol & Drug Center
Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Hours per Week:

Salary:
Supervisor: Name Phone: xxx-xxx-xxxx  May Contact:  Yes or No

Actively collaborated in the development and facilitation of a Dual Diagnosis program. Served as primary counselor for the evening men's program, while effectively managing a caseload of 20-30 clients. Consistently operated within the framework of the 12 core functions of a counselor.

 

 

EDUCATION

 

8/1996-8/1997

Parkland Health & Hospital System
Dallas, Texas
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Chaplain Residency
4 Credit Units of CPE

8/1987-5/1995

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Master of Arts in Counseling
Master of Divinity in Pastoral Ministry
GPA: 3.3

8/1980-8/1983

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
GPA: 3.0

High School
Degree: Diploma

Date Earned:

 

CERTIFICATIONS/CREDENTIALS

 

Licensed Professional Counselor; State of Texas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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John Nord
5959 E. Northwest Hwy.
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469-226-1050
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Date

 

Hiring Agent Name

Title

Company Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in an Addiction Therapist capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include experience in substance abuse counseling, group therapy and individual counseling. An examination of my credentials will confirm that I am a skilled professional who thrives in a challenging work environment. I am driven, independently motivated, and results-oriented. I enjoy a challenge and work hard to achieve success. It is my practice to operate within a strict conduct of professionalism and integrity with my clientele. To complement this background, I offer dynamic communication, analysis, problem-solving, and relationship management skills.

 

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

John Nord

John Nord
5959 E. Northwest Hwy.
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469-226-1050
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs)

 

 

 

FACTOR 1: Please describe your experience counseling and performing triage with individuals with substance abuse.

 

 

I have over 14 years of diversified counseling experience in treatment Alcohol and Drug Abuse Recovery, Anger Management, Stress Management, Domestic Violence Rehabilitation, and Pastoral Care. I lead numerous crisis intervention related activities, from identifying destructive behavior, communicating with family/friends, coordinating with healthcare professionals, and program placement. I successfully conducted detailed screenings and assessment interviews for clients referred through probation/parole officers and the judicial system. I proficiently assessed clients and triaged client attention/treatment based on symptoms and behavior. I was responsible for the development and initiation of individual client treatment plans.

I facilitated productive cognitive-behavioral groups for all types of therapeutic recovery and relapse prevention. I was responsible for assessing clients for placement in group therapy, including a 26-week substance abuse therapy group, 12-week stress management group, 12-week male batterer intervention program, and a 12-week anger management program. I served as co-facilitator of a weekly family program. I handled all therapy-related documentation, including progress notes, monthly reports to referring agencies, discharge planning, and recommendations. I actively supervised a Substance Abuse Intervention program with a staff of 5 counselors. I consistently provided in-service training to medical staff focusing on substance abuse issues.