Charles Weiss has over 6 years of experience in residential substance abuse treatment, including as a clinical counselor, direct care staff, and supervisor. He has a Bachelor's degree in Social Psychology and an Associate's degree in Human Services with a focus on addictions counseling. Currently, Weiss works as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor at a correctional facility, where he provides substance abuse counseling, treatment planning, and education to clients with criminal histories. He has previously held roles as a Recovery Specialist, Clinical Intern, and Direct Care Staff Team Lead at various treatment centers.

1. Charles Raymond Weiss LCDC I - PRSS
2914 Aftonshire Way 11-203 Austin Texas 78748
512-593-0250
CRWAusTx@gmail.com
Summary
 Six plus years Client/Family facing intensive and therapeutic residential treatment roles, including clinical counselor,
direct care staff, supervision positions, and continuum follow up care
 Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor status January 2015 with 2000 hoursaccrued
 Non Violent Crisis Interventionist with Instructor experience
 Strong leadership skills managing diverse groups, able to manage multiple projects efficiently with minimal
supervision, with flexibility and dedication to the organization
 Solid organizational member, in rapidly changing environments
 Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, communicating ideas clearly and
effectively
 15 years’ in management, operational, service experience with two Fortune 25 companies
 Advanced computer training, including knowledge of multiple networking environments, operating
systems, and business software packages
 Experience organizing, implementing, and training variousproducts, programs, and processes
Education B.S. Degree in Social Psychology
Park University,Austin Texas 8/19/2013 to 5/2017
Concentration in human psychology as it pertains to sociology and psychology
Associates of Science Human Services Degree/Addictions Counseling Focus
Austin Community College, Austin Texas Graduating 5/6/2013
Focus on counseling theory, technique, Psychology, and twelve core competencies
Career History & Accomplishments
LCDC Counselor I MTC/Lockhart Correctional Facility - Lockhart, TX April 2016 to Present
 Perform moderate to complex substance abuse counseling work, screening, assessment, treatment plan development,
clinical documentation, and charting of clients in the TDCJ DWI Intervention program.
 Planning, managing, and executing substance abuse counseling activities; and harmonizing with other departments to ensure
the maximum utilization of resources available for chemical dependency treatment and rehabilitation in compliance with
Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives.
 Supported and assisted a consistent case load of 25 to 50 clients with a history of substance abuse and felony DWI offenses
prepare for reentry through cognitive education, therapeutic concepts, life skills, individual and group counseling, and case
work.
 Provided addiction counseling, case work, education instruction, charting, documentation, and using a social psychology
background as well as working within the clinical team environment to provide treatment and education to the clients
LCDC Counselor Gateway Foundation/TDCJ Correctional Therapeutic Community - Kyle, TX July 2015 to April 2016
 Implement reasonable to complex substance abuse counseling, screening, assessment, treatment planning, clinical
documentation, and curriculum education, and charting.
 Planning, coordinating, and implementing substance abuse counseling activities; and coordinating with other departments
to ensure the maximum utilization of resources available for chemical dependency treatment and rehabilitation in
compliance with Gateway foundation and TDCJ directives.
 Maintained and assisted a consistent case load of 25 to 35 clients with a history of substance abuse and criminal history
prepare for reentry through cognitive education, therapeutic concepts, individual counseling, and case work.
 Utilizing the therapeutic community, addiction counseling, case work, education, charting, documentation, social
psychology background as well as working within the clinical team to provide treatment and education to the clients.

2. Recovery Specialist and Case Manager MAP Health Management November 2014 May 201
 Anticipate – early relapse detection and prevention
 Identify and address enabling concerns with family
 Take appropriate interceding action when necessary
 Help the clients find balance in their life
 Guide the client to lasting, meaningful sobriety
 SOLUTION based recovery support
 Sharing your experience, strength, and hope with clients and loved ones
 Client confidentiality
 Assist with integrity and character building in clients
 Problem solve in a team setting
Recovery Advocate and Clinical Intern Nova Recovery Center, LLC. October 2012 November 2014
 Provided flexible scheduling and shift coverage
 Interned under the clinical and leadership team
 Intake and assessment of clients initial needs
 Maintain responsibility for client’s day to day activities
 Conduct 12 step meetings and Recovery related discussion sessions
 Supervise clients during down time and correct behavior in absence of clinical staff
 Accompany clients off site to meetings, events, and appointments
 Intervene and assist in resolution of client to client conflict
 Medication supervision and administrative duties / UA collection, documentation and tracking
 Clinical documentations and progress notes (individual, group, educational and administrative)
Direct Care Staff Team Lead Austin Recovery February 2010 October 2012
 Interned under the clinical and leadership team
 Review client attendance records and follow procedures for reinforcement schedules
 Direct distribution, collection and calculation of client satisfaction surveys
 Present prepared material as requested by Program Coordinator
 Perform clerical duties as assigned
 Oversee medication needs and issues including filling and pick up of medications as well as ensuring proper discharge
activities
 Communicate client behavior/interaction with counseling staff/coordinators.
 Conduct DCS staff meetings at least monthlyfor all shifts Communicate consistency in expectations for performance from
Program Coordinator
 Perform related tasks as assigned by Program Coordinator
 Hold weekly one on one coaching sessions with DCS
 Monitors agency van for maintenance and provide monthlyreports and vehicle logs
 Order and maintain supplies
References & Associations
 Lynn Taylor Eudaimonia Recovery Homes Director of Operations 512-382-1409
 Rachel King Gateway Foundation Tenured Counselor 512-964-4006
 Randal Smith Compliance Officer DSHS 512-834-6677