Vincent Washington
Decatur
Summary
Dynamic Substance Abuse and Case Management Professional with over 12 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals facing addiction challenges. Expertise includes psycho-social assessments, group facilitation, individual counseling, and psycho-educational programming within collaborative multi-disciplinary teams. Proven track record in establishing therapeutic alliances across diverse populations, with a pivotal role in developing the DATAP program at Atlanta Psychotherapy for co-occurring disorders. Equipped with strategic vision and a strong foundation in driving organizational growth and operational efficiency, consistently leading initiatives that enhance processes and foster innovation across various sectors.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CPS-AD
Mercy care
01.2022 - Current
- 2022 - present - Integrated Behavioral Health - As a CPS-AD my primary function is to facilitate groups at City of Refuge women group, Gateway Recuperative Care men's group that presented Relapse Prevention and Life Skills using Evidence Base materials, and Orientation for Mercy care outpatient Integrated Behavioral Health program. CPS-AD also received walk-ins to the clinic to those who were determined to be dual diagnose
Outreach Specialist, Lead Manager
STAND, Inc.
04.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with various companies and government entities to develop strategies to engage individuals in the local recovery community
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting
- Recruited and screened countless potential clients
- Developed innovative programs and activities based on analysis of community needs and interests
- Identified and addressed clients' barriers to self-sufficiency
CPS-AD/Case Manager
Mercy care
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Job Duties (2021–2022): CPS-AD/Case Manager, PATH program street outreach. We aimed to register homeless individuals with mental health diagnoses to assist them in qualifying for housing. We contacted individuals with SUD needing treatment through EPIC and CLIENT TRACK.
St. Jude's Detox Recovery Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Facilitated Group Skills Training in Relapse Proneness and Prevention, Development of Coping Skills, Peer Group Negativity and Cognitive Behavior Theory (CBT)
- The ability to use Care Logic for group notes
- Administered urine analysis on Federal Parolees and Pretrial offenders
- Observation and individual counseling when individuals are considering leaving Detox Against Medical Advice (AMA)
Consultant/Case Manager and Group and individual Skills Training
Atlanta Psychotherapy
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Formed a therapeutic alliance enabling discussion of sensitive issues and effective skills training.
- Directly involved with the design and implementation of their DATAP program using ASAM level one guidelines
Paraprofessional Counselor
Alliance Counseling and Outreach Center
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Conducted psychosocial determined eligibility for ASAM level one Outpatient program
- Facilitated Psycho-educational and processed groups, Assessment, DAP notes, Treatment plans and reviews, Case management, Occupational therapy, Aftercare and Criminal and Thinking error groups
BHT
Destination Hope Treatment Facility
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Facilitated: Whole Health Action Management (WHAM) FCB Provider and Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) FCB Provider Groups Skills Training Drug Screening Crisis Prevention
Education
Associate Degree - Drug and Alcohol Counseling
ICDCC College
01.2013
Skills
- Case Management
- Counseling
- Crisis Intervention and Relapse Prevention
- Share-Notes, BIRP Notes, Care Logic
- Psycho-Educational and Process Groups
- Treatment Plans
- Intakes, Referrals, and Orientation
- Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
- Case management
- Crisis intervention
- Client eligibility determination
- Skills training facilitation
- Substance use disorder knowledge
- Wellness recovery action planning
- Peer support methodology
- Effective decision making
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved housing and food which led to positive outcome.
As a CPS-AD i have been able to successfully place individuals in treatment. I have been apart of successful transdisciplinary teams that have housed the unhouse provide medical assistance and food for those who were challenge to provide for themselves
Certification
- Certified Peer Specialist - AD
- Certified Advance Peer Addiction Specialist
- Certified Peer Specialist - MH
- 27/2013 - 7/2018 Cultural Diversity
- 9/27/2013 - 7/2018 Depressive Disorder in Children and Adolescents
- 9/30/2013 - 7/2018 Overview of Medication for Paraprofessional
- 9/30/2013 - 7/2018 People with Serious Mental Illness
- 1/2016 The American with Disabilities Act Incident Reporting Requirement
- 1/2016 Disaster Preparedness
- 8/21/2013 Cultural Awareness
- 9/4/2013 CPR certified
- 9/4/2013 Abuse, Neglect, and Incident reporting for Paraprofessional
- 9/26/2013 bipolar disorder in Children and Adolescents
- 9/27/2013 Crisis Management for Paraprofessionals Complete
- 1/2016 Sexual Harassment
- 1/2016 Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders
- 1/2016 HIPAA Training
- 1/2016 Security Awareness
- 11/20/2017 Bio-psychosocial Model of Addiction
- 11/20/2017 Boundaries and Dual Relationships for Paraprofessional
- 11/21/2017 Case Management for Paraprofessionals
- 11/21/2017 Co-Occurring Disorders: An overview for Paraprofessional
- 11/22/2017 - 7/2018 Corporate Compliance and Ethics
- 11/22/2017 Cultural Issues in Mental Health Treatment
- 11/25/2017 Essential Components of Documentation for Paraprofessional
- 11/27/2017 Medication Administration & Monitoring for Paraprofessional
- 11/27/2017 Safety/Crisis and De-Escalation
- 12/2017 Abuse and Neglect and Incident Reporting for Paraprofessionals
- 7/2018 Alcohol and the Family for Paraprofessionals Corporate Compliance and Ethics
- 7/2018 Mood Disorders in Adults
- 7/2018 Safety in the Field
- 7/2018 Therapeutic Boundaries for Paraprofessionals
- 7/2018 Understanding Schizophrenia for Paraprofessionals
- 7/2018 Understanding the Addictive Process
- 7/2018 WRAP One on One
Languages
English
Timeline
CPS-AD
Mercy care
01.2022 - Current
CPS-AD/Case Manager
Mercy care
01.2021 - 01.2022
Outreach Specialist, Lead Manager
STAND, Inc.
04.2019 - Current
St. Jude's Detox Recovery Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
Consultant/Case Manager and Group and individual Skills Training
Atlanta Psychotherapy
01.2017 - 01.2018
Paraprofessional Counselor
Alliance Counseling and Outreach Center
07.2016 - 05.2017
BHT
Destination Hope Treatment Facility
05.2015 - 08.2016
Associate Degree - Drug and Alcohol Counseling
ICDCC College