James Cothran

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

Addiction Recovery Care Association

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

07.2010 - Current

Created aftercare plans for clients upon completion of residential treatment programs.
Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
Coordinated treatment plans with medical providers and other professionals as needed.
Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Identified problem areas impacting participants' ability to successfully complete treatment.
Facilitated educational groups on substance abuse topics.
Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
Provided crisis intervention services and referrals for community resources.
Maintained client records, including progress notes and discharge summaries.
Attended supervision meetings to review cases and receive feedback from supervisors.
Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
Led group therapy sessions focused on relapse prevention, anger management, stress reduction.
Collaborated with other professionals to ensure comprehensive care for each client.
Implemented evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Developed client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience and client histories.
Conducted weekly individual counseling sessions with clients to address addiction issues.
Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
Provided education on healthy coping skills, life skills, communication techniques, problem solving strategies.
Participated in case conferences to discuss client progress and plan further interventions.
Educated clients about the effects of substance use and abuse on their lives.
Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.
Assisted clients in developing relapse prevention strategies.
Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
Developed individualized recovery goals and objectives for each client.
Monitored clients' progress towards achieving recovery goals through regular follow-up sessions.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.