Monica Koohi, LCDC

Experience

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  Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Office Manager

  • Non-profit psychotherapy clinic specializing in abuse and family related tragedies; worked in tandem with Child Protective Services• Responsible for admitting therapy clients, law enforcement officers, city officials, CPS clients, and other respondents to ensure a secure environment• Managed supervised parental visitations in a restricted access building• Ensured privacy of clients during high profile cases where media may be involved • Responsible for directing extremely emotional or hostile parties to appropriate departments in a professional manner• Participated in volunteer fund raising efforts for the center and occasional childcare in emergency situations Show less

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  Disability Services Of Texas

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Autism Life Skills Coach & Attendant

  • Personal attendant and life skills coach to teen with severe autism in his home and extracurricular environment• Utilized skills in psychology to assist client and teach daily living skills and effective communication• Provided instruction & encouragement of speech and cognitive development skills through flashcards, play, and other tools• Worked closely with child’s family and helped with school assignments, food preparation, living skills, communication, & coping skills for emotional regulation.• Active participant in occupational therapy sessions to help child focus on completing tasks Show less

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  Beckloff Pediatric Behavioral Center

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Office Manager

  • Pediatric & family counseling office• In charge of client consultations before and during intake appointments including guiding client through privacy and ethics policies and related forms• Administered behavioral assessments for children and families including BASC (Behavior Assessment System for Children) and other related screenings• Trained to respond to clients in high stress & crisis situations to provide prompt care and emergency resources if necessary • Administrative duties including client scheduling, insurance filing, and ensuring efficient operation of practice• Worked closely with Dr. Dean Beckloff and other LPC therapists during child and family therapy sessions, as well as helped organize various rooms conducting play and art therapy• Fostered friendly and efficient atmosphere for clients and families• Received promotion to full time hire immediately following college graduation Show less

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  West Texas Counseling and Rehabilitation Programs of Plano

  Jun 2016 - Sept 2019

  Staff Counselor

  • Conducted individual and group counseling with large caseload of clients seeking medication-assisted recovery from severe opiate addictions of a year or more • Often worked with clients suffering from polysubstance drug abuse, comorbid psychiatric disorders, legal concerns, and those in need of transitional counseling from correctional or rehabilitation facilities• Responsible for creating individualized treatment plans under the supervision of medical doctors and therapists; regularly reviewed treatment plans to assess client progress• Utilized screening tools and assessments including the ASI (Addiction Severity Index), diagnostic interviews, and other screening tools as needed • Responsible for new client admissions and intake process, including client screening, reviewing HIPAA laws, signing legal documents, ensuring compliance with central registryrequirements, and reviewing program expectations and goals • Reviewed toxicology results with clients and assisted with toxicology specimen collection as needed • Assessed readiness for detoxification process as well as monitored client's well-being while undergoing detoxification process from methadone • Coordinated care with client’s caseworkers, probation officers, medical doctors, and other mental health professionals. Often communicated with client's family and employers as needed • Responsible for accurate documentation of client progress, discharge plans, discharge summaries, and synthesizing interpretive summaries following admission. • Ensured chart compliance to all state and federal laws • Arranged client transfers and provided referrals to community resources as needed • Worked as part of a treatment team to prioritize client care and achieve conflict resolution• Counseled approximately 300 cases over a three year period and earned approximately 3700 hours of supervised counseling. Show less

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  Fletcher Counseling

  May 2021 - May 2022

  Substance Abuse Counselor

  • Worked in partnership with the United States Probation and Pretrial services, collaborating with client's probation officers to help support client needs• Conducted individual counseling for former federal drug offenders transitioning out of the prison system in order to help fulfill the terms of their federal probation requirements • Conducted weekly group substance abuse classes using a comprehensive lesson plan • Provided intake assessments, synthesized assessment data, and reported findings to probation officers • Provided monthly and quarterly treatment plans based on client progress, discussed progress with clients, and reviewed toxicology test results with clients • Provided accurate documentation that satisfied requirements of private practice as well as the federal probation office • Became familiar with the specific issues surrounding former prison populations, those with criminal history, and the needs of those transitioning from prison or awaiting trial. Show less

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2022 - now

  Life Coach

  Life coaching focused on self empowerment, mindful living, goal achievement, accountability for addictions, and spiritual work. I draw from my extensive clinical and mindfulness experience to create individualized plans tailored to each client in order to help them overcome limiting thought patterns, increase mindfulness, and help them achieve their goals. This work is separate and distinct from my clinical substance abuse counseling work.

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  COLLIN COUNTY JAIL

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Mental Health Counselor

  Group counselor for current inmates of Collin County Jail providing substance abuse recovery education. The S.C.O.R.E. program is a state-funded Intermediate Sanctions Facility (ISF) operated jointly by the Collin County Community Supervision & Corrections Department and the Collin County Sheriff's Office.

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  Phoenix Associates Counseling Services

  Sept 2022 - Jun 2023

  Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
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  Restored Path Detox

  Mar 2023 - Oct 2023

  Primary Counselor

  Primary Counselor for luxury inpatient alcohol and drug detox facility; with in-house residential aftercare program. • Conducted daily individual counseling to monitor personal progress of each client. • Responsible for leading daily psychoeducational & process groups, creating group curriculums, and encouraging enthusiastic, voluntary participation each day. • Created individualized treatment plans as well as used the Wiley Treatment Plan system while balancing multiple client programs with various deadlines. • Responsible for effective communication across a multidisciplinary treatment team including psychiatric doctors, nursing staff, and clinical staff to accurately determine client needs, requiring daily staff meetings with in-office and out of state staff members. • Responsible for conducting multiple assessments, including biopsychosocial interviews, risk assessments, and ASAM screenings to determine necessary level of care within sensitive timelines. • Conducted suicide risk assessments with customized safety plans for high-risk clients • Responsible for assisting intake & admissions staff with emotional or inebriated clients and their families in a professional and dignified manner. • In charge of maintaining census spreadsheet for entire clinical departmentwhile ensuring deadlines were met across department, also assisted with training new employees. • Coordinated care with patient’s family and healthcare professionals to prepare for success after treatment, including providing referrals & clinical aftercare recommendations. • Helped to ensure building security and patient safety in a 24-hour facility. • Received Narcan Training, CPR & AED certification, Abuse, Neglect, & Exploitation Training, 40+ hrs. of CEU Relias training. Show less

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  Medical City Mental Health & Wellness Center Frisco

  Feb 2024 - now

  Activity & Group Therapist

  PRN Activity & Group Therapist for Medical City Mental Health and Wellness Center working with adults, teens, & geriatric patients receiving inpatient mental healthcare.

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  Metrocare Services

  May 2024 - now

  Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)

  Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor for Metrocare Services providing counseling, assessments, relapse prevention planning, group therapy, and individual counseling for those affected by substance abuse and dependence in the Metrocare program. Assists clients with addressing and overcoming lifestyle factors that contribute to addiction while being treated by the Metrocare medical team. Collaborates with clients to create individualized treatment plans, incorporate mindfulness, and manage continuous, long-term recovery. Specializes in opioid and alcohol addiction, as well as those seeking medication assisted treatment for withdrawal, detox, and maintenance of opioid dependency. Show less