JAMES FITTS
SAN FRANCISCO,CALIFORNIA
Summary
Compassionate student with the drive to pivot / transition from Strong technical proficiency with work history in electrical . In-depth knowledge of industrial controls coupled with leadership abilities to a new career in the substance use disorder counseling field currently working for Fort Help LLC and Fort Help Mission Inc since October 17, 2021 as a Substance Use Disorder Registered counselor. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SUDRC
Fort Help LLC
San Francisco, CA
10.2021 - Current
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Identified problem areas impacting participants' ability to successfully complete treatment.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Developed referral process to assist client access to special programs and services.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior
- Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Developed client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience and client histories.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Company Owner
JMF Incorporated
Napa, CA
07.2015 - 08.2021
- Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices on resources needed for business operations.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Mentored newly hired employees to take on responsibilities and tasks with solid understanding of requirements.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Developed business plans to successfully finance business ventures.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Education
Associate of Science - ADDICTION AND RECOVERY
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA06-2025
Substance Use Disorder Counseling Certificate
Center For Addiction Studies
Stafford, CT01-2024
Skills
- Individual Therapy
- Client Evaluation
- Defining Treatment Objectives
- Crisis Management
- Community Resources
- First Aid/CPR
- Planning & Organizing
- Problem Resolution
- Good Work Ethic
- Active Listening
- Conflict Resolution
- PPE Use
- Organizational Skills
- People Skills
- Group Counseling
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Microsoft Office
- Critical Thinking
- Supervision & Leadership
- Training & Development
- Team Building
- Social Perceptiveness
- Customer Relations
- Remote Office Availability
- Time Management
Certification
- Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC)
- Prevention Specialist (PV)
Timeline
SUDRC
Fort Help LLC
10.2021 - Current
Company Owner
JMF Incorporated
07.2015 - 08.2021
Associate of Science - ADDICTION AND RECOVERY
City College of San Francisco
Substance Use Disorder Counseling Certificate
Center For Addiction Studies