Johnny Mena
@johnnymena
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor-Intern delivering client-centered substance use treatment.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor-Intern with extensive hands-on experience delivering individual and group substance use treatment in residential, correctional, and community settings. I have managed caseloads ranging from 26 to 60 clients and consistently developed and implemented treatment plans, cognitive behavioral interventions, HIV and family education, and relapse prevention groups.
My practicum and internship hours exceed required training thresholds (reported up to 5,400 hours in multiple placements), and I have worked with court-ordered, federal, and correctional populations while coordinating with probation and parole officers. I combine clinical skills with strong interpersonal abilities and a dependable, goal-oriented work style.
I bring additional transferable skills from a long career in audio/visual production and supervision, including team leadership, training, and project coordination. I am pursuing a bachelor's in Behavioral Science (Psychology) to further strengthen my clinical foundation and career growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
LCDC Intern
TDCJ Marlin Unit
Oct 2018 - Present (7 years 3 months)
Facilitated cognitive skills and substance abuse education for a caseload of 60 female participants in a prerelease program, teaching application of cognitive skills to daily living and substance use impacts; accrued ~1,200 practicum hours.
Counselor Intern
Gateway Foundation Corrections
Oct 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 3 months)
Managed a caseload of up to 35 court-ordered clients in a residential therapeutic community, facilitated CBT, HIV and family education groups, conducted individual sessions and developed treatment plans, and communicated with probation officers; accumulated ~5,400 practicum hours.
Counselor Intern
Hope Inc.
Feb 2022 - Oct 2022 (8 months)
Managed a caseload of up to 26 federal clients, facilitated CBT, HIV and family education groups, conducted individual sessions and developed treatment plans, and occasionally coordinated with probation/parole officers; accumulated ~5,400 practicum hours.
Counselor Intern
Salvation Army SASAP
Feb 2017 - Mar 2018 (1 year 1 month)
Managed caseloads up to 28 in a men's residential TTC program, facilitated CBT, HIV and family education groups, conducted individual sessions, developed treatment plans and coordinated monthly TTM reviews with clients and probation/parole officers; accumulated ~2,200 practicum hours.
Audio/Video Technician
Ambient Production
Jan 1994 - Jan 1998 (4 years)
Operated and supervised audio, video and lighting equipment for productions, directed and produced documentary shoots, taught AV classes, and served as crew supervisor across multiple productions.
Audio and Lighting Technician
Miramax Studios
Jan 1992 - Jan 1998 (6 years)
Served as audio and lighting technician on studio productions, supporting sound and lighting requirements for film and media projects.
Photojournalist
Code 3 Magazine
Jan 1990 - Jan 1996 (6 years)
Photographed police and fire events for a trade magazine, covered major incidents including the 1992 Los Angeles riots and 1994 Reseda earthquake, and conducted ride-alongs with law enforcement and fire departments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SUSouthern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science, Behavioral Science in Psychology
2022 -
Pursuing a Bachelor's in Behavioral Science in Psychology online at SNHU, started August 2022.
ECEastfield College
Associate, Addiction Counseling
2013 - 2016
Associate in LCDC-CI awarded by Eastfield College between February 2013 and May 2016.
UAUniversity of California, Los Angeles
Cinematography and Audio
1987 - 1987
Completed extension courses in cinematography and audio through UCLA extension in 1987.
Video Tech. Institute Long Beach
Video Technology
1986 - 1988
Completed video technology coursework at Video Tech. Institute Long Beach from 1986 to 1988.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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