James Davis jr
Oakland,CA
Summary
Compassionate Senior Counselor with over 19 years of experience in MAT. Ready to leverage expertise in SUD and acquire program manager duties. Collaborative leader, organized and dependable at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Utilizes strategic planning to drive efficiency and optimize resources. Knowledge of fostering team collaboration to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Counselor
HAART Oakland
Oakland, CA
04.2014 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients, addressing specific mental health needs.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote skill-building and emotional support among participants.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care strategies for clients.
- Mentored junior counselors, providing guidance on best practices in client engagement and therapeutic techniques.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions, enhancing effectiveness of counseling services provided to clients.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate client progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Established a safe and supportive environment for open discussions, promoting personal growth.
- Contributed to staff meetings by sharing insights into current trends and emerging issues in the field of mental health counseling.
- Provided crisis management support, effectively deescalating high-stress situations.
- Enhanced client relationships by providing personalized and empathetic counseling services.
- Improved team collaboration through effective communication and conflict resolution strategies.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Assisted clients in identifying personal strengths, building resilience, and overcoming obstacles.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
Intake Coordinator/SOD/ Counselor
MedMark Services
Hayward, CA
04.2007 - 04.2014
- Coordinated patient intake processes and ensured accurate documentation compliance.
- Implemented streamlined scheduling procedures, enhancing appointment management efficiency.
- Conducted preliminary assessments to determine patient eligibility for services.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to facilitate seamless patient transitions into treatment programs.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Substance Abuse Counseling
Merritt College
Oakland, CASkills
- Professional ethics
- Client advocacy
- Multicultural competence
- Supervision experience
- Intake assessments
- Building rapport
- Adept at conflict resolution
- Problem-solving
Certification
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Senior Counselor
HAART Oakland
04.2014 - Current
Intake Coordinator/SOD/ Counselor
MedMark Services
04.2007 - 04.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Substance Abuse Counseling
Merritt College