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Carrie Grothendick

Victim Advocate, Drug And Alcohol Counselor, Addiction Specialist
Santa Cruz,CA

Summary

Caring, empathetic and purpose driven Victim Advocate and Substance Abuse Counselor with 10 years of experience in one on one and group settings. Knowledgeable and skilled in domestic violence, sexual assault and PTSD. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance abuse and victim trauma.

Overview

5
5
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Domestic Violence Counselor, Advocate

Walnut Avenue Women's Center
Santa Cruz, CA
06.2020 - Current
  • Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies to provide best possible guidance to clients.
  • Counseled individuals and families regarding mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse and rehabilitation issues.
  • Secured housing, medical care and employment for clients by collaborating with various community agencies.
  • Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults to support child welfare and prevention services.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Worked a crisis hotline providing referrals and references for survivors in crisis.
  • Provided counseling for survivors with PTSD.
  • Provided a non biased safe space for survivors of all populations.

Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Elevate Addition Services
Watsonville, CA
04.2020 - Current
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
  • Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
  • Collected urine samples to test for substance use.
  • Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Assessed and treated patients through drug and alcohol addictions, making referrals for comorbid conditions as needed.
  • Developed and wrote treatment plans for each client.

Director of Continuing Care

Redwood Cliffs
Watsonville, CA
02.2010 - 08.2015
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for client well-being.
  • Helped clients enroll in IOP.
  • Helped client with housing post treatment.
  • Helped set clients up in sober living homes in their community.
  • Provided clients with excellent referrals for continuing counseling and recovery meetings.
  • Assisted clients in resume building, job searching and housing assistance.
  • Continued weekly contact with clients for six months post treatment episode.
  • Assisted clients and families re-enroll in treatment if relapse occurred.
  • Educated and assisted clients in developing relapse prevention plans and exit planning.

Education

Certified Alcohol And Drug Counselor - Addiction Studies

California Consortium Of Addiction Professionals
Sacramento, CA
04.2012 - 04.2014

Certified Women's Treatment Specialist - Addition Studies

Breining Institute
Orangevale, CA
05.2014 - 04.2015

Co-Occurring Disorders Specialist -

Breining Institute
Orangevale, CA
03.2015 - 11.2015

Certified Victim Advocate - Victim Advocacy

Center For Legal Studies, UW Milwaukee
Waukesha, WI
06.2020 - 09.2020

Skills

    Skilled community-based case manager

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Certification

Clinical Supervisor Credential

Timeline

Domestic Violence Counselor, Advocate

Walnut Avenue Women's Center
06.2020 - Current

Certified Victim Advocate - Victim Advocacy

Center For Legal Studies, UW Milwaukee
06.2020 - 09.2020

Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Elevate Addition Services
04.2020 - Current

Co-Occurring Disorders Specialist -

Breining Institute
03.2015 - 11.2015

Certified Women's Treatment Specialist - Addition Studies

Breining Institute
05.2014 - 04.2015

Certified Alcohol And Drug Counselor - Addiction Studies

California Consortium Of Addiction Professionals
04.2012 - 04.2014

Director of Continuing Care

Redwood Cliffs
02.2010 - 08.2015

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