Certified. Supportive.

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I am a dedicated professional with over four years of experience in the social & human services field, working with underserved populations. I am knowledgeable in utilizing Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, wellness planning, and documentation.

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Educational Background

• A Fitness and Nutrition Academy (AFNA) and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

• Ph.D. in Natural Health (CCNH).

• Ph.D. at the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory of the University Hospitals of Marseille

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Certifications

    Drug and Alcohol Counselor Certificate (CCAPP/CADTP)      

• Certified Domestic Violence Counselor               

  • Batter intervention program                     

• Supervised visitation monitor                        

• Anger Management\

• Trauma   

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Skills

• Fluent in English, Hebrew, and Arabic Fluent

• Adept at considering the needs of the individual

• Self-motivated

• Proficient in case management

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Mental Health Recovery Specialist 

                      

• Engage and build rapport with clients

• Provide case management and advocacy services to clients

• Facilitate a variety of personal development groups

• Develop collaborative relationships with service agencies in the community

• Assist clients with developing housing goals

• Complete required documentation in a timely and efficient manner

 

Substance Abuse Counselor

Aegis Treatment Centers– Los Angeles, Ca                                     

• Provided Substance Abuse counseling

• Educated and taught relapse prevention skills

• Facilitated skill development and personal growth groups

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Training

• A Collaborative Approach to the Treatment of Pregnant Women with Opioid Use Disorders

• Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor

• Ethics & Boundary Issues - 2017 DSM-5: A Comprehensive Overview

• Managing Chronic Pain in Adults with Substance Use Disorders

• Managing Depressive Symptoms in Substance Abuse Clients

• Motivational Interviewing

• Psychopharmacology: A Comprehensive Review

• Substance Use and Addiction During Pregnancy

• Suicide Assessment and Treatment

• Therapeutic Communities, Topics in Human Sexuality: Sexually Transmitted Diseases

• Personal Training Certification, American Fitness, and Nutrition Academy

• Nutrition & Weight Control Skills

 

 

Professional Training and Development 

- Trained as Supervised Visitation Monitors as required:24.5 hours of education according to Standard 5.20 and Family Code Section 3200.5.

 

 

- First Aid / CPR certified

drug and alcohol counselor (CADC1) 

- Child Development 

- Cultural Awareness

- Trauma-Informed 

- Behavior Management

- Child Abuse Reporting Guidelines

​- Several certifications in assisting with Domestic Violence issues

- Certified in Anger Management