Timothy J. Dugan is seeking a position as an Addictions Counselor. He has over 5 years of experience working in detox facilities and as an addictions counselor. His experience includes intake assessments, monitoring vitals, administering medications, counseling clients, and crisis de-escalation. He has a bachelor's degree in business administration and accounting from Regis University and is a certified addictions counselor and medical assistant.

1. Timothy J. Dugan
887 South Jasmine Street
Denver, CO 80224
timjdugan@comcast.net
303-513-7277
Job Objective:
To continue my career as an Addictions Counselor in the field of addiction and recovery that will allow me to utilize my experience
and knowledge in the best ways possible. My interest is primarily in helping the chronically addicted and/or homeless population
improve their quality of life.
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE:
Arapahoe House Detox West May 2013 to Present
Acting Shift Coordinator/Outreach Van Driver/Addiction Technician
Demonstrated skills:
Interacting with client population in order to provide guidance, safety, stability and direction.
De-escalating clients in crisis situations in order to facilitate and promote entry into detox.
Assessing clients as to alcohol/drug intoxication, general physical and mental health, and level of motivation.
Professionally interfacing with referral sources to help insure clients are referred appropriately after detoxification and maintaining
excellent relationships with these resources.
Providing admission and discharge services as well as provide a safe environment for clients in detoxification.
Monitoring and documenting client UAs and BALs.
Charting of all significant interactions with each client in the EHR system.
Taking client vital signs and then documenting these along with physical condition and behavior.
Administering and monitoring client medications.
Ability to address client complaints and resolve problems on the unit.
Denver CARES September 2012 to May 2013
Worked 4 – 6 hours a week under general supervision as an Addictions Counselor:
WORK HISTORY:
City and County of Denver, Sports Referee January 2013 to September 2014
Denver Public Schools, Substitute Teacher December 2012 to May 2013
Team Championships International, Event Planner May 2012 to Sept 2012
MSI Tec, Inc., Staff Accountant 2008 to 2012
Denver Public Schools, Teacher 2006 to 2008
CSC Corporation, Change Control Analyst, Procurement Specialist, Field Services Technician 2005 to 2006
Aon Corp., Desktop/Network Support/Customer Service 1996 to 2005
Aetna Life and Casualty, Accounting/IT 1986 to 1996
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
CAC I
QMAP Certified
CPR Certified
Pursuing CAC II
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EDUCATION:
Regis University, Denver, CO

2. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
State of Colorado Teaching License