JENNIFER A TILLISCH, LAC
Social Work at 9 Ave, Fargo, ND
License number
North Dakota 1688
Category
Social Work
Type
Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)
Address
Address
4227 9Th Ave SW, Fargo, ND 58103
Phone
(701) 478-9535
(701) 365-0021 (Fax)
(701) 365-0021 (Fax)
Personal information
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Address
Phone
Fargo, ND
1900 21St Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
2222 12Th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
2513 9Th St, Fargo, ND 58103
4001 19Th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
Professional information
Jennifer Tillisch - Fargo, ND
Work:
JENNIFER A. TILLISCH 5055 Amber Valley Parkway #212 Fargo, ND 58104 PHONE 701.388.9699 [email protected] OBJECTIVE To obtain an Addiction Counseling position that fully utilizes my experiences and abilities. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Licensed Addiction Counselor in the state of North Dakota. Twelve years experience as a Direct Care Attendant, Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Medication Assistant with in-home, group home, residential and long-term care facilities; working with children, adolescents, adults, elderly, (mentally/physically) disabled, homeless, mental health and traumatic brain injury populations. Three years experience as RN trainee. Skilled, compassionate, empathetic and solution-oriented professional dedicated to providing excellent service. *.Case Management and referrals provided to clients and family.members .. *.Assessment of clients bio-psycho-social needs to identify any client concerns for individual treatment plan. * Facilitated client and family participation in on-going education to ease their understanding of addiction as a disease and any co-occurring disorders Committed to implementing effective treatment plans for adolescences and adults experiencing substance abuse and/or mental health co-occurring disorders. Effective in one-on-one and group settings, strong motivational and communicational skills building rapport and trust while working toward achieving goals and objectives. Team oriented; recognized leadership traits for ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, administration and associated agencies. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Licensed Addiction Counseling, December 2011 Minor: Psychology University of Mary Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts, December 2005 Concentration: Social Work and Psychology Minnesota State University Moorhead PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Drake Counseling LAC Current ND LAC July 7-Sept 30,2014 I was one of three counselors responsible for a caseload on average of 15 clients. I was the Primary Weekend Counselor in charge of running Primary LIOP/ IOP Treatment group. I was responsible for assessment; case managing, treatment planning, implementing, evaluating, documentation and discharge planning for adults in a privately owned Out-Patient Treatment Center. I provided Group and One-on-One treatment counseling, education, referrals and crisis Intervention services across the continuum of care for individuals along with their family members. Rapids Counseling ADC-T MN Permit Current ND LAC July-October 2013 I was one of three counselors responsible for a caseload on average of 25 to 30 clients. I was the primary Night Counselor in charge of running Primary IOP Treatment group along with running the Phase Two group consisting of four nights a week. I also facilitated a 12 Hour DUI Seminar. I was responsible for assessment; case managing, treatment planning, implementing, evaluating, documentation and discharge planning for adults in a privately owned Out-Patient Treatment Center. I provided Group and One-on-One treatment counseling, education, referrals and crisis Intervention services across the continuum of care for individuals along with their family members. West Central Human Service Center, Interned 736 Hours, Licensed Addiction Counseling I was responsible for assessment; case managing, treatment planning, implementing, evaluating, documentation and discharge planning for adolescents and adults in a Human Service Center. I provided treatment counseling, education, referrals and crisis Intervention services across the continuum of care for residential and outpatient individuals along with their family members. Bismarck Transitional Center Interned 700 Hours, Licensed Addiction Counseling I was responsible for assessment; case managing, treatment planning, implementing, evaluating, documentation and discharge planning for adults in a minimum security Residential Treatment Center. I provided treatment counseling, education, referrals and crisis Intervention services across the continuum of care for individuals along with their family members. Prairie St. Johns Behavioral Health Technician Supported activities such as admissions, room / pat down searches, and transportation of clients to and from outside activities, support groups, and/or medical/appointments. Oversaw distribution of meals and activities of daily living, informed clients of the unit schedule and rules, completed required documentation and maintained the overall stability of the unit. Lead group therapeutic activities. Demonstrated competence and ability to engage with co-occurring clients and sustain a safe and therapeutic environment. Interacted with clients and intervened with clients verbally to de-escalate clients when necessary.