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Karissa Shephard

Karissa Shephard

Clinical associate / CADC-intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Regional Director

  • Education

    • National University

      2009 - 2011
      Master of Arts Human Behavior

    • Capella University

      2011 - 2012
      Graduate Certificate Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

      Post-Graduate Certificate: Contemporary Theory in Mental Health Services.

    • University of Nevada-Las Vegas

      2006 - 2008
      Bachelor of Science Kinesiological Sciences

  • Experience

    • Las Vegas Recovery Center

      Aug 2007 - Apr 2010
      Clinical associate / CADC-intern

      Provided a non-threatening presence to assist clients with their various needs. Monitored client activities and ensured program fulfillment. Provided assistance in the Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program, ensuring completion of client exercise activities pursuant to physician orders.

    • Center for Behavioral Health Services

      Apr 2010 - Jul 2011
      Counselor

      Assist patients in identifying, maximizing and relating their strengths to appropriate social, educational (academic and vocation), and occupational goals. Counselors help patients adjust to a drug free existence and offer assistance (emotional and physical) in problematic issues. Responsible for 80 – 100 patients monthly.

    • Choices Group, Inc.

      Jul 2011 - Apr 2012
      Co-Occurring Treatment Counselor

      Worked with United States Probation and Federal Pre-Trial clients to address substance abuse and co-occurring treatment needs. Facilitated individual sessions and group sessions focusing on substance abuse, life skills, and impulse control in addition to co-occurring intensive outpatient treatment. Conducted mental health and substance abuse assessments as needed. Also created a co-occurring intensive outpatient program with applicable curriculum.

    • Las Vegas Recovery Center

      Apr 2012 - Nov 2013
      Counselor II (LADC)

      Individual and group counseling via inpatient clinical setting. Complete intake/assessments, treatment planning, and family therapy within allotted time frame.

    • Acadia Healthcare

      Nov 2013 - now
      Regional Director

      Oregon

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Licensed Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor

      California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals
      Apr 2013