Debbra L.

Reeder
457 Kellly Ln
Clarksville Tennessee 37040
615- 916- 0 823 931-645-3318
Objective: Desire to expand knowledge and experience base in the Field of Alcoho
l and substance abuse within Counseling and desire to assist individuals at all
social economic levels that are survivors of Domestic Violence sexual abuse (i.e.
. Alcoholism, Chemical dependency and mental health related issues also looking
to make career change.
Education:
General Equivalency Diploma 1986
112 accumulative credits through Onondaga Community College (Criminal Ju
stice) transferred to
Danville Community College (Human Services 58 credit Hrs) transferred to
University of Illinois
Sociology/Anthropology
Additional training: and work experience
Rape crisis intervention; domestic violence and sexual assault:
child abuse and crisis intervention addiction training for adults and adolescen
t population: trained in counselor ethics: T 4 T training and (CISM) training.
DSM IV assessment / treatment planning. Dual disorders and drug court:
Human Services: to include Vermillion County YWCA (IL) Youth Bu
reau of Springfield County of (IL) Dual Diagnosis Clinician ASACSC / N.Y /Horiz
on Center /Federal Bureau of Prisons Albany N.Y
Skill Summary
Highly Organized
Ability to manage multiple task
Diversified work/counseling experience
Ability to develop productive rapport with consumers and co workers
Management experience/case management
Ability to effectively communicate clearly
Ability to follow directives and accept additional responsibilities
Ability to work with all socio-economic levels
7/ 07 12/23/2009
Charles Bass Correctional Facility/ Nashville TN
Adult Offender Security duties were inclusive as security maintained unit/guild
security oversees inmate safety, controlled inmate movement to and from institu
tional programs worked with Charles Bass Correctional Complex Transportation Dep
artment transporting inmates to and from facilities, court and medical facilitie
s: facilitated the new officer orientation, facilitated core classes. Overseen v
isitation dealing with inmates and general public. TSEA Member
12/29/03-11/04
Journey to Recovery (Phil Thomas Center) Clarksville TN
Alcohol /Substance Abuse Counselor /Batterers Intervention Program/
Anger Management Coordinator
Duties included but not limited to counseling and assessments o
f out patient treatment, Program
Coordinator for Batters Intervention mandated by the courts, pr
obation and parole: 8 10 and 24 week programs. Facilitator of Out Patient servic
es based on 12 step theories (Disease Model).

1/03-10/03
Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth (Males) Residential Treatment Cente
r Canaan, NY
Substance Abuse Counselor
Duties include counseling groups/Individuals and oversight of designated caseloa
d.
Maintenance of required documentation and case records, ongoing coordination of
ancillary providers
Assessment /Bio Psychological per DSM IV
Population of youth aged from 11 years to 21 years old with legal, behavioral an
d addiction issues. ABLE (Adventure Based Learning Activities) i.e. physical act
ivities that encourage trust and resilience
5/00-1/03
Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counsel of Schenectady County (
NY)
1/01-1/03 Shelter Plus Care Case Management /Counselor
Duties include overall case management of persons in need of housing and perma
nent residence that include coordination of services with Department of Social
Services , Offices of Children /Family Services
Family Court: substance abuse service providers, Probation, Parole and other an
cillary providers.
Consistent maintenance of program case records, regular home visits, provision o
f living necessities, referrals as needed for additional services. In addition p
articipation in out patient services (i.e. Drug/Alcohol evaluations per DSM IV
,. Instructor of the Schenectady County drinking and driving program classes on
a seven week cycle, and designated screening services for the office of Children
and Family Services.
5/00-1/01 Schenectady County Family Independence Project, Case Management (M
gr) (NY)
Duties included intensive case management for (TANF) grant -funded program that
served Family
Populations in need of overall rehabilitation services. Assessments of functioni
ng and needs, referrals to
appropriate services coordination of services with Department of Social Services
, Office of Children and
Family Services: Family and Criminal Courts: substance abuse services and other
ancillary services.(i.e.
Mental health applicable schools and vocational services
2/98-5/00 Schenectady County YWCA /Services for Women and Families (NY)
Domestic Violence shelter worker, Hotline counselor, Department of Social Servi
ces ,( Advocate) Offices of Family and Children Services, Criminal Court (Advoca
te) (respectfully) evaluations of assessment and needs (Advocate) in Court situ
ations regarding Domestic Violence issues obtaining court orders executing court
orders. Coordination of relocation for battered women and children.
Implemented and co- facilitated WOMEN for SOBERITY groups.
Languages: English and Arabic
Profession: Substance Abuse Counselor
Dual Diagnosis Clinician
Correctional Officer
References
Director Of Advocate Services YWCA (314) 374-3394 (Penny Troy)
Senior Counselor Berkshire Farms Center and Sciences for Youth Outpatient Clinic
(518) 781-4567 ext 352 (Kimberly Gillette)
Shelter plus Care/Alcoholism /Substance Abuse Council of Schenectady County (518
) 346-4436 ext 221 (Debra Sivack)
CBCX / Nashville Tn. (Debra Dolan Human Resource Analyst 3 ) 615-350-3361 ext 13
14 or 1313