Nicole Fortin
West Bridgewater
Summary
Empathetic and compassionate with strong ability to connect with individuals. Well-versed in counseling techniques and therapeutic interventions, adept at developing treatment plans tailored to client needs. Committed to facilitating positive change and supporting clients on their path to recovery.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Clinician
High Point Treatment Center
01.2024 - Current
- Participate in weekly staff meetings to discuss caseloads and share insights on effective interventions
- Facilitate weekly substance abuse recovery groups and Orientation groups
- Individual counseling, utilizing evidence based therapies, including psycho-education, stages of change, disease model of addiction
- Maintain accurate and detailed documentation
- Develop relapse prevention plans with clients
- Crisis Intervention
Substance Abuse Counselor
Fall River CTC
07.2018 - 12.2024
- Facilitated group therapy
- Individual counseling, utilizing evidence based therapies, including psycho-education, stages of change, disease model of addiction
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation
- Developed relapse prevention plans with clients
- Crisis Intervention
Waitress and Floor Manager
Peppercorn's Restaurant
09.2000 - 12.2020
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Direct Care Supervisor
The Home For Little Wanderers
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Planned and supervised each shift
- Handled crises as they arose
- Monthly meetings with those I supervised
- Maintained a safe campus for the staff and clients
- Handle petty cash, planned weekend activities, set up transport to and from school, sporting events, home passes and jobs, etc
Recovery Treatment Worker
WRAP Program @ Taunton State Hospital
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Maintain a safe environment for clients
- Work with clients to help them improve their activities of daily living, including proper hygiene, meal intake, managing free time, exercise, etc
- Preparing and facilitating groups on a broad range of topics included but not limited to - recovery and relapse, communication skills, time management, 12 Step fellowships, healthy relationships, etc
- Documenting group participation and client progress through Citrix Medi Tech
- Ensuring building is locked and secured at all times
Recovery Specialist
WATC @ High Point Treatment Center
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Supervise clients administering their medication
- Ensuring the building is locked and secured at all times
- Maintaining a safe and healthy environment for clients
- Working with clients on ADL's including proper hygiene, accountability, attending groups, managing free time, etc
- Helping clients ease back into a routine of everyday living to prepare them for reentering society
- Documenting client activity through a daily log, MHS notes and group notes
Intervention Specialist
Howard Center at Jarrett House
10.2013 - 04.2014
- Work with adolescents in crisis management
- Administer medications
- Assist in restraints and seclusions when necessary
- Facilitate groups including but not limited to education, arts and crafts, music therapy, yoga
- Maintain a healthy and safe environment for the children at all times
- Weekly supervisions
Mental Health Residential Counselor
Riverside Community Care
08.2008 - 09.2010
- Responsible for the counseling and management of clients on a daily basis
- Handling their medical schedules and medication administration
- Working on individual cases and creating goals while documenting all activity
- Participating in weekly team meetings regarding client care
- Facilitating groups concerning mental health, daily living, managing free time
- Bi-weekly supervisions
Babysitter
Private Families
01.1997 - 01.2010
Education
LADC - Substance Abuse Counseling
Trundy Institute Of Addiction Counseling
New Bedford, MABachelor of Arts - Psychology
Keene State College
Keene, NH06-2008
Skills
- Leadership Qualities
- Crisis Intervention
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Patience and Empathy
- Clinical Documentation
- Strong Multitasking
- Treatment Planning
- Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Relapse Prevention
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Timeline
Substance Abuse Clinician
High Point Treatment Center
01.2024 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor
Fall River CTC
07.2018 - 12.2024
Direct Care Supervisor
The Home For Little Wanderers
02.2017 - 01.2018
Recovery Treatment Worker
WRAP Program @ Taunton State Hospital
06.2016 - 02.2017
Recovery Specialist
WATC @ High Point Treatment Center
09.2015 - 06.2016
Intervention Specialist
Howard Center at Jarrett House
10.2013 - 04.2014
Mental Health Residential Counselor
Riverside Community Care
08.2008 - 09.2010
Waitress and Floor Manager
Peppercorn's Restaurant
09.2000 - 12.2020
Babysitter
Private Families
01.1997 - 01.2010
LADC - Substance Abuse Counseling
Trundy Institute Of Addiction Counseling
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Keene State College
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