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James Kurilovitch

Addiction Counselor
Ovid,NEW YORK

Summary

Patient, compassionate Addiction Counselor with 20 years in helping people rediscover best versions of themselves. Worked with treatment team to develop and implement effective plans for diverse groups of patients. Built rapport with individuals struggling with addiction and supported patients through entire process from intake through graduation from program. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Addiction Counselor

OASAS/ Dick Van Dyke ATC
Ovid, NY
02.2006 - Current
  • Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
  • Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
  • Collaborated with physicians to determine effective combination of therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery.
  • Developed professional relationships with referring agencies to improve communication related to intakes and to increase business for facility.
  • Offered professional, respectful therapy to addicted individuals in inpatient treatment facility.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.

Addiction Counselor

Mercycare Addiction Treatment Center Of Hornell
Hornell, NY
06.2004 - 02.2006
  • Offered professional, respectful therapy to addicted individuals in inpatient treatment facility.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human And Community Services

SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY
10.2011

Skills

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Mental Health Disorders Knowledge
  • Dynamic Communication Skills
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Crisis Situations
  • Best Practices and Standards
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Individual and Group Therapy
  • Biopsychosocial Assessments
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • Behavioral Skills Development
  • Professional Relationships

Timeline

Addiction Counselor

OASAS/ Dick Van Dyke ATC
02.2006 - Current

Addiction Counselor

Mercycare Addiction Treatment Center Of Hornell
06.2004 - 02.2006

Bachelor of Science - Human And Community Services

SUNY Empire State College
James KurilovitchAddiction Counselor