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Lilianna Romero, CADC

Glenolden

Summary

Dynamic and empathetic substance abuse counselor with six years of experience, specializing in individual and group therapy. Proven expertise in ASAM assessments and crisis intervention, effectively enhancing client outcomes through motivational interviewing and evidence-based practices. Committed to fostering resilience and recovery in diverse populations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Counselor

Malvern Treatment Centers
Philadelphia
05.2023 - Current
  • Conducting individual/group therapy sessions
  • Assisting in connecting clients with necessary resources
  • Completing case documentation
  • Coordinating treatment plans
  • Completing ASAM assessments for level of care placement

Primary Therapist

Directions Behavioral Health Centers
Philadelphia
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Conducting individual/group therapy sessions
  • Administering psychological/drug and alcohol assessments
  • Completing case documentation
  • Coordinating treatment plans

Counselor Intern

Directions Behavioral Health Centers
Philadelphia
06.2020 - 12.2022
  • Completed biopsychosocial intake assessments
  • Conducted group therapy sessions
  • Managed individual caseload of up to 5 clients
  • Conducted individual sessions under clinical supervision

Counselor Intern

The Wedge Recovery Centers
Philadelphia
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Worked with both individual counselors and group facilitators to begin integrating empirically supported treatments into client interactions
  • Completed case documentation
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA
03.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Addictions and Mental Health Treatment

Alvernia University
Reading, PA
07.2022

Associate in Applied Science - Behavioral Health/Human Services

Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
05.2020

Skills

  • Individual therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Case documentation
  • Crisis intervention
  • Empathy development
  • ASAM assessment
  • Empirical approaches
  • Psychoeducation delivery
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Dual diagnosis treatment

Certification

  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. Active since January 3rd, 2023.

Timeline

Counselor

Malvern Treatment Centers
05.2023 - Current

Primary Therapist

Directions Behavioral Health Centers
01.2023 - 05.2023

Counselor Intern

Directions Behavioral Health Centers
06.2020 - 12.2022

Counselor Intern

The Wedge Recovery Centers
09.2019 - 03.2020

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Gwynedd Mercy University

Bachelor of Arts - Addictions and Mental Health Treatment

Alvernia University

Associate in Applied Science - Behavioral Health/Human Services

Community College of Philadelphia
Lilianna Romero, CADC