1. Rita Renee Roberts
14221 E. 1st
Dr. # 204 Aurora, Colorado 80011 (720) 275-7318 rr2dw@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
To be a committed leader that is task oriented and reliable. A professional who provides honest insightful assistance
to other leaders and co-workers alike.
Profile of Qualifications
Highly educated and skilled counseling professional, talented in identifying maladaptive behaviors an d skilled in establishing
behavioral treatment plans to promote healthy lifestyle changes and improved psychosocial functioning. I have worked closely
with probation, parole, and other private agencies through monthly reporting and monitored sobriety. Specializing in the care of
clients with co-occurring disorders as well.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
DICP 1212 Mariposa Street Denver, Co. (303) 629-0636 or 720-275-7318 40 – 60 hours weekly
12/2008 – present Counselor/Case Manager/Contractor
 Administrative procedures,
 Intakes, Assessments, Sobriety monitoring, Invoicing, Billing, and Resourcing.
 Conduct individual sessions as well a group treatment sessions.
 Currently provide & facilitate DUI/DWAI,
 IOP, Relapse Prevention, Traditional Substance Abuse treatment, Peer Mentoring, and
 Case Manage some with co-occurring disorders.
 I hold the position of Assistant of Housing, providing recovery and Case Management structurefor the resident guest of the
transitional housing program.
 Payee Assistance
DenverHealth 1155 Cherokee Street Denver, Co. (303) 436-3537 40 hours weekly
10/2006 – 6/2008 Level I Addictions Counselor
 Worked as a detox counselor that provided a safe means detoxification episode
 Monitored Vitals and secured care for those that were ill related to drug & alcohol abuse or dependency or just detoxing. Making
two-hour rounds as required.
 Encouraged and sought long-term treatment for those that desired change and thosethat didn’t
 Secured Emergency Commitment holds as well as Involuntary Commitment holds when deemed necessary
 Clinical accountability for every client through thorough verbal and written communication through documentation
 Provided both intake and discharge assessment
 Knowledgeable in safety precaution for both the client and other staff by being knowledgeable of the overhead calls for
assistance and or care
 Overnight monitoring of in admitted
JCMH 5265 Vance Street Arvada, Co. (303) 432-5101 15 hours weekly
6/2006 – 10/2006 PeerSpecialist
 Recovery education. Provide hopeand encouragement for integration into thecommunity safety through Case Management.
Providing a model of recovery by appropriately disclosingstruggles and successes with mental health issues demonstrating that
recovery is possible. Help to educate professionalstaff about the recovery model.
 Promote self-advocacy. Help recovering persons to find their own voice to express areas of need. Referring individuals to
professional resources as needed.
 Communicate community resources (community-based mental health organizations, education, vocation, social, cultural,
spiritual, resources) that are in line with the person's individual goals and needs. Take the person to community events.
 Facilitate peer mentoring through individual and or group settings addressing the pathways to recovery from mental health and or
addictions or both
 Complete required documentation for recovery goal planning, encounters, progress notes, and daily service records.
The Haven /ARTS 3630 W. Princeton Cir. Denver, Co. (303) 762-2193 40 hours weekly
9/2005 – 4/2006 Counselor
 Overnight/days and evening shift as a residential counselor that monitored all activity including rounds to ensure thesecurity and
safety of all.
 DAP Notes/Clinical Notes/Documentation
 Responsible for clerical and the administrative process of client records, updating and securing files.
 Monitored and dispensed prescribed medications
 Facilitated and co-facilitated groups and individual sessions
 Adhered to discipline protocol
 Supervised work protocol & Managed treatment plans including monthly progress reports
 Managed a case load of ten parole and community correction client to ensure communication with the liaisons.
 Sought resources for outside support services (i.e. Mentalhealth services, doctors care, employment, church activity

2. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS/EDUCATION
Ashford University Clinton, Ia. 2009-2014 Bachelors/Psychology& Masters in Organizational Management
Platte College, Inc Aurora, Co. 1987 graduated
Parks College, Inc Denver, Co. 1981
ACC Littleton. Co. 1979
Odyssey Denver, Co. 2000, 2001, 2002 completed
DenverHealth Denver, Co 2002, 2006 completed
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