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VINAY SHARMA 

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR-leveraging 6+ years of experience

Skilled and compassionate substance abuse counselor specialized in helping people overcome alcohol, substance, drug, and behavioral addictions. Experienced in evaluating and treating patients’ mental and physical health and providing support to addicts and their caregivers. Responsible for developing treatment and recovery plans, and identifying behaviors that impede rehabilitation. 

PROFILE SUMMARY

• Proficient in managing all aspects of a case from the date of entry to the date of discharge
• Efficiently evaluate patients' physical and mental behaviors and develop appropriate treatment and recovery plan
• Experienced in collaborating with psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, social workers, and departments of correction
• Ability to maintain case histories and progress reports

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Drug Abuse Support
• Gambling Addiction Support
• Resource Allocation Support
• Family Service Assistance 
• Eating Disorder Support
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Support
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
• Psychoanalysis Support
• Motor and Gross Skill Development Support

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Gpac, Kolkata I Feb. 2023 – Present

Substance Abuse Counselor 

• Meet with client multiple times a week to provide therapeutic individual sessions and addictions counseling
• Accurately evaluate individuals through a series of assessments, including a bio-psychosocial comprehensive intake assessment, to establish appropriateness for treatment in this program
• Ensure that individuals are psychologically stable prior to and while in treatment
• Prepared documentation for individual, group, and insurance needs in accordance with all regulatory state and agency standards
• Encourage family members, and other significant persons to participate in treatment and to evaluate their co‑dependency/ co-addiction during the treatment process
• Provide crisis intervention, if and/or when needed
• Guide and support to clients, providing positive interventions while nurturing personal growth and dignity of persons served
• Address individual social issues, and self-actualization issues as prime and individual progress permits, identifying and planning for continuing treatment in these areas after discharge
• Provide case management and your referral skills to best help clients land in the most appropriate aftercare as part of our comprehensive services and support

The Geo Group, Kolkata I Jan. 2020 – Jan 2023

Substance Abuse Counselor 

• Implemented and maintained an effective Trainee Employee Assistance Program (TEAP) with emphasis placed on awareness, prevention, staff training, and networking with community resources, in compliance with government and management directives
• Assisted in developing procedures to coordinate and integrate TEAP components with other center programs, policies and zero tolerance
• Participated in career preparation period; communicate zero tolerance policies related to substance abuse; provide information on prevention activities on and off-center
• Worked with new clients for testing, assessment, and development of assistance and retention plans during the 45-day probation period; provided an assessment and assistance/intervention plan for any client who tests positive for drugs or receives an alcohol incident
• Conducted TEAP classes, group education, peer support, and other prevention sessions for addicts
• Reviewed and audited all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services to clients and prepared related reports
• Assessed clients with identified substance use problems; developed and implemented a plan to modify or control the problems by working with clients, counselors, instructors, and the mental health consultant
• Provided input to the counseling, health and wellness, and human resources departments for necessary referral of clients with TEAP problems; utilized community resources as available
• Collaborated with mental health consultants, health and wellness staff, and counselors to intervene with substance users who meet the treatment criteria
• Reviewed and interpreted drug test results
• Ensured the documentation of all client assessments and that plans are in client’s medical records regarding TEAP problems

BayMark Health Services, Kolkata I Nov. 2018 – Nov. 2020

Substance Abuse Counselor

• Offered support and assistance to patients enrolled in Medication Assisted Treatment 
• Utilized evidence-based practices and a trauma-informed approach, helped patients develop individualized coping techniques and symptom management skills that enable then to experience improved quality of life
• Collaborated with doctors, nurses and a multidisciplinary team, played a vital role in evaluating patient progress and developing an individualized plan of care
• Provided individual and group counseling services; directed service at regularly scheduled intervals based on patient needs, best practices, and state regulations; coordinated all services throughout treatment
• Conducted initial assessment and evaluation to determine eligibility for services and complete Bio-psychosocial assessment
• Established individualized treatment plan with each patient and reviewed as clinically indicated
• Responded, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints
• Developed aftercare and discharge plans and provided support for other clinic locations
• Performed other related duties as determined by supervisor

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Kolkata I Oct. 2017 – Oct. 2018

Substance Use Disorder Counselor

• Provided patients with counseling and linkage with community services when appropriate and within the guidelines for service provision under home health regulations and policy
• Developed, organized, and conducted programs to provide education for conditions and problems relating to drug and alcohol abuse
• Provided relevant Substance Abuse information for class curriculum and facilitated didactic educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling sessions
• Selected and recommended new instructional materials and programs for use in the substance abuse program
• Retained knowledge of new developments in the field of substance abuse
• Maintained a collegian relationship with other substance abuse professionals, programs, and associations
• Completed required testing, assessment, and psychosocial history on incoming residents as required
• Participated in related training for substance abuse

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS 

• Education – M.Sc (Counseling Psychology) Loreto College Kolkata 2017
• B.Sc (Psychology) Loreto College Kolkata 2015

PERSONAL DOSSIER

Languages Known: English, Bengali & Hindi 

~References and other documents available upon request ~