Danielle Butters
McDonald,PA
Summary
Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Expertise in substance abuse and drug and alcohol counseling. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 4+year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Wax Specialist
European Wax Center
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Maintained clean and sanitary workspace.
- Assessed condition of clients' skin in order to make recommendations to improve skin quality.
- Advised clients on proper home-care regimens.
- Discussed procedures and treatment options with clients.
- Informed guests of appropriate products available to increase retail sales.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Handled busy schedules and stayed on top of key deadlines.
Therapist
Pennsylvania Organization
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2017 - 02.2018
- 21Provide individual and group therapy utilizing a trauma informed care approach - Assisted clients with referrals to outside agencies and services - Create strength based treatment plans tailored to individualized client needs -Coordinate psychiatric services and treatment planning.
- Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans and patient responses.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans, and treatment reports.
- Recommended therapeutic action plans and treatments based on results from behavioral assessments.
- Led weekly group with up to 12 participants focusing on CBT, 12 steps, and trauma informed care.
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Cove Forge Behavioral Health System of Acadia Healthcare
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2015 - 02.2017
- Carried a caseload of 35 clients -Ran outpatient drug and alcohol groups and individual sessions -Assisted clients with case management, discharge planning, and assistance in the pursuance of outside resources -Conducted Intake Assessments and placed the individual client in the appropriate level of care -Facilitated educational groups on topics that support recovery, such as 12 step involvement and the disease model of addiction -Utilization review
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- 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 improve clients' level of functioning.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
Social Work Intern
Cove Forge Behavioral Health System of Acadia Healthcare
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2014 - 04.2015
- Ran outpatient drug and alcohol groups
- Assisted with PRIDE, a prostitution reintegration program
- Introductory chart auditing and various administrative responsibilities, such as that of the program director
- Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Treated patients with mental health issues and dual-diagnoses such as depression, bipolar and anxiety disorder.
- Developed treatments and casework programs for average of 35 patients per month
- Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions
Education
Master of Social Work - Direct Practice with Individuals and Families
The University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL04.2013
Skills
- Rehabilitation Planning
- Individual & Group Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Referrals and networking
- Case management
- DSM-IV knowledge
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Strengths-based solution-focused therapy
- Pennsylvania Licensed LSW
- Social services
- Efficient under pressure
- Substance abuse treatments
Timeline
Wax Specialist
European Wax Center
04.2019 - 12.2021
Therapist
Pennsylvania Organization
02.2017 - 02.2018
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Cove Forge Behavioral Health System of Acadia Healthcare
01.2015 - 02.2017
Social Work Intern
Cove Forge Behavioral Health System of Acadia Healthcare
05.2014 - 04.2015
Master of Social Work - Direct Practice with Individuals and Families
The University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Nova Southeastern University
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