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Adam Lane

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Addiction counselor and crisis interventionist delivering ASAM-guided assessments, level-of-care decisions, and compassionate treatment planning.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead ASAM-guided assessments and intake decisions, deliver crisis and addiction counseling, and collaborate in a treatment team. I thrive with outcome-focused, technology-enabled care and strong clinical standards.

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

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Current

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.

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Current

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.

AW

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.

RH

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.

DS

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.

FP

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.

AS

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.

MP

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.

MS

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.

CA

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.

TE

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.

SI

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.

CS

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 logoGU

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 logoUP

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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