Camille Vasseur
Drug & Alcohol Counselor | Harm Reduction & Addiction Support Specialist
Lyon
Professional Summary
Dedicated Drug & Alcohol Counselor with specialized training in clinical addiction care and hands-on experience supporting adults facing substance use disorders in Lyon. Grounded in motivational interviewing, evidence-based harm reduction, and multidisciplinary coordination to foster sustainable personal recovery.
Brings a solid background in community social work combined with post-graduate training in addictology, demonstrating empathetic communication, structured crisis de-escalation, and collaborative care planning.
Professional Experience
Centre Rhônalpin de Soins et d'Accompagnement
Lyon, France
Junior Drug & Alcohol Counselor
Sept 2024 – Present
- Conduct structured psychosocial intake assessments and co-develop individualized recovery plans for 24 active adult clients experiencing alcohol and opioid use disorders.
- Facilitate bi-weekly peer support groups and psychoeducation sessions focused on trigger identification, coping strategies, and craving management.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care with prescribing physicians, psychiatrists, and social workers to support medication-assisted treatment (MAT) adherence.
- Implement harm reduction protocols including naloxone distribution training and sterile consumption guidance.
Passerelle Santé Métropole
Lyon, France
Addiction Counseling Intern
Oct 2023 – Jun 2024
- Delivered one-on-one motivational interviewing sessions under clinical supervision for individuals seeking reduction or cessation of substance use.
- Monitored client progress using standardized evaluation scales and maintained accurate, confidential case files compliant with French healthcare standards.
- Assisted in organizing community harm reduction workshops for vulnerable youth and young adults in the greater Lyon area.
Foyer Social Les Deux Collines
Lyon, France
Community Support Worker
Mar 2018 – Aug 2023
- Provided frontline psychosocial support, housing guidance, and administrative navigation for marginalized adults experiencing precarious living conditions.
- Identified co-occurring substance dependency challenges among shelter residents and initiated referrals to local addiction care centers.
- Collaborated with municipal outreach teams and emergency shelters to ensure continuity of social care for vulnerable service users.
Education
Université Lumière Lyon 2
Diplôme Universitaire (DU) · Addictologie Pratique · Lyon, France · Mention Bien · Sept 2023 – Jun 2024
Specialized training focusing on neurobiological mechanisms of dependence, substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, and harm reduction frameworks in outpatient settings.
Completed clinical field observation within ambulatory addiction care networks across the Rhône department.
Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3
Licence (Bachelor of Science) · Psychology · Lyon, France · Mention Assez Bien · Sept 2014 – Jun 2017
Coursework focused on clinical psychology, psychopathology, developmental psychology, and qualitative interview methodologies.
Relevant Projects
Alcohol Awareness & Relapse Prevention Workshop Series
Jan 2025 – May 2025
- Designed curriculum and psychoeducational resources for a 6-week community workshop addressing alcohol consumption risks and social pressure.
- Delivered weekly sessions to 18 attendees, focusing on moderation strategies, refusal skills, and local resource navigation.
Core Competencies
Motivational Interviewing
Addiction Intake & Psychosocial Assessment
Harm Reduction Protocols
Relapse Prevention Planning
Individual & Group Counseling
Crisis Intervention
Medication-Assisted Treatment Support
Multidisciplinary Care Coordination
Psychoeducation Facilitation
Case Documentation & Ethics
Languages
French
C2
English
C1
Certifications
Motivational Interviewing in Addiction Care (Level 2)
Association Francophone de Diffusion de l'Entretien Motivationnel · Nov 2024
Mental Health First Aid (PSSM) Certification
Premiers Secours en Santé Mentale France · Nov 2023
Community & Volunteer Work
Action Réduction des Risques Rhône
Lyon, France · Apr 2022 – Sept 2023
- Harm Reduction Outreach Volunteer
- Distributed safe-use supplies, conducted rapid HIV/HCV orientation counseling, and educated festival attendees on drug interaction risks.
- Supported mobile night outreach missions in central Lyon, offering basic first aid and direct referrals to emergency addiction services.