Adam Lane
@adamlane
Addiction counselor and crisis interventionist delivering ASAM-guided assessments, level-of-care decisions, and compassionate treatment planning.
What I'm looking for
I’m an addiction counselor and crisis interventionist with deep clinical experience across substance abuse, mental health counseling, and intake/admission work. I center my practice on assessment, triage, and evidence-based recommendations, using ASAM criteria and SAMHA interviews to support clear, next-step decisions.
Since April 2022, I’ve served as a Crisis Interventionist and provide Substance Abuse Mental Health Assessment (SAMHA) interview summaries and recommendations aligned with American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) guidelines. In parallel, I do clinical intakes for substance abuse treatment facilities, managing level of care admissions/discharges, insurance files, and prior authorization work while supporting treatment planning and DARP notes.
I also bring a long track record of direct service delivery—individual and group counseling, treatment planning, and progress documentation—through roles including CEAP/SAP Consultant, therapist positions (including telehealth and EMR-based documentation), and corrections-based drug treatment work. My approach blends crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy while maintaining HIPAA and privacy standards and strong, outcome-focused documentation habits.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Crisis Interventionist
Drug Abuse Foundation
Apr 2022 - Present (4 years 2 months)
Conduct SAMHA (Substance Abuse Mental Health Assessment) interviews using ASAM guidelines to determine the extent/nature of client presenting problems and provide level-of-care recommendations.
Intake Assessment Counselor
Elevate Addiction Services
Dec 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)
Completed clinical intakes for substance abuse treatment, handling ASAM-based level-of-care admissions/discharges and supporting treatment planning and DARP notes. Managed insurance files and coordinated prior authorization requests with satellite facilities.
CEAP/SAP Consultant
Choices Consulting Inc
Nov 2020 - Present (5 years 7 months)
Provided assessment, consultation, education, and triage services to organizations and employees, using federal regulations to support appropriate handling of employee concerns and problems.
Contract Counselor
Ascend Behavioral Health and Wellness
Sep 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 4 months)
Completed intake and assessments, developed individualized treatment plans, and provided individual, family, and group therapy. Supported treatment plan implementation through staff training, coordinated with a psychiatrist when appropriate, and produced 30-day progress reports and 90-day treatment plan updates.
Addictions Counselor
O'Brien & Associates Inc
Aug 2021 - Nov 2021 (3 months)
Provided counseling using telehealth and technology-enabled care, supporting clients with neurodiversity (ASD/ADHD) and presenting concerns related to trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Coach/Counselor
Ria Health
Dec 2019 - Nov 2020 (11 months)
Evaluated new members with standardized assessments and created care plans in collaboration with supervising medical staff. Delivered weekly 15–30 minute video/phone coaching and app-based text support, monitored caseload outcomes, coordinated care, and documented sessions in EMR for billing and insurance verification.
Per Diem Intake Therapist
Universal Health Services
Aug 2019 - Dec 2019 (4 months)
Performed intake and admission processing, handling inquiry calls and referral information while assessing and triaging mental health status for patient safety and level-of-care recommendations. Completed insurance pre-certification and documented admissions in Med Series 4.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Naval Medical Center
Dec 2018 - Apr 2019 (4 months)
Conducted substance abuse screenings and bio-psycho-social assessments, delivering individual and group counseling and educational workshop presentations. Developed initial treatment plans with the treatment team and coordinated ongoing recommendations with appropriate clinical documentation.
Intake Specialist
Del Amo Behavioral Health System
Aug 2018 - Dec 2018 (4 months)
Responded to psychiatric requests via phone and walk-in, assessing clinical need and determining appropriate level of care (including PHP/IOP when appropriate). Screened for high-risk concerns (e.g., suicidality/homicidality), documented inquiries, entered cases into the AS400 database, and conducted daily follow-ups until disposition.
Drug Treatment Specialist
Federal Correctional Institution - Phoenix
May 2016 - Aug 2018 (2 years 3 months)
Developed comprehensive treatment plans using cognitive behavioral treatment approaches and coordinated client care services with the treatment team. Delivered 15+ hours of group programming weekly (including aftercare focused on budgeting, resumes, and mock job interviews), provided individual/group counseling, and completed psycho-social eligibility assessments to support treatment planning.
Intake & Inpatient Therapist
Aurora Behavioral Health System
Oct 2012 - May 2018 (5 years 7 months)
Coordinated referrals, scheduled assessments, and completed level-of-care assessments for inpatient/outpatient mental health and detox services. Admitted new patients, completed insurance pre-certification, and coordinated care with nursing/medical disciplines.
Drug Court Addiction Counselor
Maricopa County Adult Probation
Sep 2012 - May 2016 (3 years 8 months)
Completed evaluations and screenings to support Drug Court client selection and developed treatment plans with ongoing records. Led group education and therapy, provided individual counseling, attended weekly Drug Court staffing/court sessions, and prepared progress reports to the Drug Court Judge including urine drug testing results and recommendations.
Drug and Alcohol Interventionist
Maricopa Integrated Health System
Aug 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 4 months)
Collaborated with trauma leadership to identify problem drinkers/substance users using toxicological screening criteria and provided brief scripted interventions (15–30 minutes) with follow-up resources. Documented each patient interaction and tracked recidivism with 90-day follow-up contacts to support performance improvement reporting.
Crisis Interventionist
Connections Arizona
May 2012 - Jan 2013 (8 months)
Provided crisis intervention support by collaborating with the crisis clinical team and communicating concerns to providers, while maintaining required documentation standards. Supported discharge crisis planning and coordination, conducted structured patient evaluations, and attended court hearings as needed.
Mobile Crisis Clinician
TERROS
Aug 2009 - Sep 2012 (3 years 1 month)
Provided phone, walk-in, and in-home crisis counseling for seriously mentally ill clients, including children/adolescents, with suicide and family interventions. Created short-term crisis management plans, coordinated referrals for longer-term services, and supported stabilization through adherence to agency policies.
ADC Case Manager Intern
Sage Counseling Inc
Jun 2011 - Oct 2011 (4 months)
Supported Department of Corrections clients in early release by providing case coordination and referrals to help navigate toward stability over a 90-day period. Maintained case records, coordinated with multiple agencies, and assisted with prevention/education curriculum presentations.
Homeless Veterans Case Manager
Central Arizona Shelter Services
Apr 2009 - Jun 2011 (2 years 2 months)
Conducted client intake discussions and needs assessments to develop and review individualized case plans, providing resource referrals and setting expectations for compliance. Monitored progress, maintained complete client files, produced program effectiveness reports, and educated partner agencies on services.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Grand Canyon University
Master's in Counseling and Addiction, Counseling and Addiction
Earned a Master's in Counseling and Addiction at Grand Canyon University, completed in May 2014.
University of Phoenix
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Communications
2005 - 2009
Earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications at University of Phoenix from August 2005 to May 2009.
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