Substance abuse counseling CIT masters level

DARRIN T. ROSS

Fort Smith AR,*****

479-***-**** ****.********@*****.***

COUNSELING SUMMARY

Compassionate, empathic counseling student with a background in crisis counseling, advocating, and peer support. Recognized for ability to be resilient and overcome challenges and make an impact in my community. Strengths include a willingness to gain a greater understanding and skills to assist others and analyze clients’ needs in a safe and healthy recovery space. I am known for working closely with patients to provide guidance, education, and motivation to create individualized treatment plans for patients.

EDUCATION

Master of science (M.S) Forensic Psychology 2024- Present

Grand Canyon Phoenix, AZ

Master of science (M.S) Substance abuse counseling 2022- 2024

Grand Canyon Phoenix, AZ

Capella University 2014

Minneapolis, MN

AFFILLIATION/TRAINING

AR - Arkansas Addiction Professionals Association (ARAPA) 01/2025

Psychological First Aid, National Psychologic Federal Child Traumatic Stress Network 4/2021

Psi Chi is a college student honor society in psychology.

NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals

Smart Recovery,

Missouri Facilitator Training 12/4/2021

Insurance Type of Work Covered: STUDENT / ADDICTION COUNSELOR

Gambling Support, Oklahoma Gambling Association, (30hrs) 4/2022

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Creoks (intern/practicum), Sallisaw 2024-2024

Group co-facilitation

Individual session

300 hours of supervision

Weekly supervision

Continual training in a clinical function

PACT, (Peer Achieving Collaborative Treatment), Sabastion County. 2023-present

CBT

Motivational interview

Integrating peer with healthy changes in social communities

Supporting sobriety, education, classroom session looking at relapse, triggers, building awareness that recovery is possible. Healthty lifestyle choices

Advocate, BROKEN CHAINS, Fort Smith, AR 2022 – Present

Provides crisis counseling for targeted victims.

Maintain outreach and community support with SUD and recovery.

Supporting communities and provider contacts. Interacts with judicial system personnel.

Peer Counselor, CELEBRATE RECOVERY, Fort Smith, AR 2018 - Present

Peers use their experiences to support and empower others in their recovery and help mentor health relationships and spiritual support in recovery well-being.

Provide evidence-informed support to callers and visitors. Work with support groups and mentors respectfully, using a strengths-based approach.

Adhere to policies and procedures for each service Ethics under state licensure.

Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when handling difficult contacts.

Peer Support, CHRISTIAN LIFE PROGRAM, Kansas City, MO 2019 – 2021

Work with individuals who are homeless and in of housing and support services.

Peer support groups and education and assisting with getting peers to appointments and

work with individuals who have been determined as the most vulnerable homeless according to the coordinated using assessment tools and will be responsible for conducting outreach, gathering medications, case management, and ongoing supportive services.

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