Jason Southard

Substance Abuse Therapist @Bradford Health Services

Tuscaloosa, AL, US

Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments with newly admitted patients* Asses and document risk of harm to self and others* Develop treatment plans with patient specific goals, interventions, and timeframes* Collaborate with treatment team to plan appropriate aftercare* Conduct individual therapy sessions with patients* Lead process groups on a range of topics related to addiction, recovery, and wellbeing* Facilitate family sessions* Develop and lead specialty groups or sessions unique to interests and expertise * Leverage de-escalation skills to ensure patient safety and reduce AMA risk* Maintain and promote healthy boundaries* Promote and protect each patient\'s autonomy, privacy, dignity, and emotional and physical wellbeing* Complete progress notes for individual, group, and family sessions* Update treatment plans to reflect patient progress and challengesCapture any safety concerns and interventions or referrals initiated * Document all clinical assessments as required *

Southern New Hampshire University

Master's of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

North Metro Technical College

Accounting Certificate/Diploma, Accounting

Strayer University

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General