Joseph Szlamnik

I, Joseph Szlamnik, believe dysfunctional emotions can often be a contributing factor to physical illness and that finding a holistic way to cope with these emotions can lead a person to a state of well being. It is my mission to reach out and support those who have and are suffering from stress, trauma and loss. I am dedicated to promote healing by providing respectful, compassionate, and effective substance abuse services.

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I have been an active supporter of public service since 1997. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings with individuals, couples, and families for the past several years. Most of my experience is in successfully collaborating with substance abuse and co-dependence consumers who presented with various addictions, depression and hopelessness, fear and anxiety, trauma, anger, abuse and parenting challenges.       I am currently employed as a Vocational Specialist for Hyde Street Community Services/Tenderloin Outpatient Clinic, a full service integrated medical/therapeutic partnership that serves the behavioral health needs of the Tenderloin adult community.   I also am employed as a DUI Multiple Offender Counselor with the National Council on Alcoholism and other Drug Addictions-Bay Area. I embrace the organization's mission of reducing the prevalence and consequences of alcoholism and other drug diseases through education, diagnosis, and treatment.       Previously, I was employed with The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in San Francisco as a Substance Abuse Counselor supporting the organization’s mission to provide respectful and supportive counseling services to its adult beneficiaries; some who were self-referred and many of whom were referred by County Probation.       Moreover, under the supervisory guidance of my Mental Health Clinical Director at the Daly City Youth Health Center, I provided therapeutic services to low-income adolescents and their families who presented with a variety of mental health and substance abuse issues. I assisted several individuals, their significant others and their families in developing practical problem solving skills for difficulties that arise at school, home or in relationships.     Lastly, I have facilitated several group discussions on several topics. These include anger management, stress management, time management, socialization, spiritual/self-insight, smoking cessation, relapse prevention, trust in recovery, family co-dependency, and parenting education. Please visit my website at http://www.josephszlamnik.com -Joseph Szlamnik

Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Daly City Youth Health Center

September 2011 - June 2012

oConducted short-term and long-term individual, family, couples, and group counseling sessions at both the Center and at Jefferson High utilizing several therapeutic interventions; oIdentified and created working relationships with teachers, community partners, and other service providers; oScreened and assessed referrals from parents, teachers, DCYHC staff, County Mental Health Managed Care, Probation Department and other agencies; oCompleted necessary documentation for Medi-Cal billing, evaluation, and case management purposes; oMaintained accurate, timely and confidential records on clients in accordance with local, state and federal legal and professional requirements; oCommunicated and consulted with appropriate D.C.Y.H.C. clinical staff, school staff, county agencies, and parents or family members and participating in county-wide training programs; oFacilitated Parenting workshops and Anger Management groups for teen males.

Substance Use Counselor at The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center

September 2007 - April 2009

Counseled adults individually as well as in process groups. Facilitated discussions on substance use and vocational opportunities. Utilized Motivational Interviewing skills to assist clients identify goals.Collaborated with client and therapy/medical staff on client treatment plan of care. Utilized client centered and 12 step models. Documented sessions.o Facilitated didactic trainings (i.e., Family/Significant Other Co-Dependency educational program.) Created vocational workshops and trained consumers on hard and soft skills.

DUI Counselor at National Council on Alcoholism and Other Drug Addictions-Bay Area

November 2012

Support the organization's mission of reducing the prevalence and consequences of alcoholism and other drug addiction diseases through 1. Education 2. Diagnosis and 3. Treatment. Facilitate group and individual sessions wherein DUI students learn about alcohol, drug dependency, and addiction. Collaborate and encourage clients to evaluate their own thoughts and experiences with addictive substances in a group process format. The curriculum includes information on DUI laws and strategies to prevent repeat offenses.

Consultant at Hyde Street Community Services/Tenderloin Outpatient Clinic

April 2009

Consults with clients on collaborative vocational treatment action plan. Measures goal outcomes accordingly. Communicates with clinical staff on client status. Sets up and manages vocational database; Reports to Executive Management strategic outcomes. Facilitates interactive workshops and process groups. Networks with outside agencies.

University of San Francisco

2010 – 2012

Master of Arts (M.A.)

City College of San Francisco

2007 – 2010

Drug and Alcohol Studies

Concentration: Health

University of Phoenix

2001 – 2002

MA

Concentration: Organizational Management

Lowell High

San Francisco State University

BA

Concentration: History

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