James Rogers
West Palm Beach,United States
Summary
Accomplished Primary Therapist at Family Center for Recovery, adept in dialectical behavior therapy and fostering empathy, significantly enhanced client recovery through innovative treatment plans and collaborative care. Excelled in client management and multicultural competence, achieving remarkable outcomes in substance abuse counseling and mental health awareness.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Primary Therapist
Family Center for Recovery
Lantana, Florida
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Assisted in coordinating discharge planning for successful completion of program goals prior to returning home from residential facility stays.
- Maintained accurate clinical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations and agency policies.
- Attended weekly case conferences to discuss client progress and collaborate on strategies for improvement.
- Educated clients on the importance of self-care activities such as exercise, nutrition, relaxation techniques.
- Attended professional trainings relevant to primary therapist role such as motivational interviewing, trauma informed care.
- Consulted with psychiatrists regarding medication management for clients.
- Served as an advocate for clients' rights while providing a safe therapeutic environment where they can openly express themselves without fear of judgment or criticism.
- Supported other staff members by providing consultation regarding difficult cases or offering suggestions for improving current practices.
- Developed aftercare plans that included follow-up appointments at local outpatient clinics or 12-step meetings and support groups nearby the client's residence.
- Advised family members on how best to support their loved ones during recovery process.
- Coordinated referrals to outside services when appropriate.
- Conducted individual therapy sessions with clients to identify and address issues related to mental health, substance abuse, and other areas of concern.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients to provide support and education about addiction recovery, relapse prevention, and life skills development.
- Provided educational presentations within the community on topics related to addiction recovery and mental health awareness.
- Provided guidance and support throughout the entire continuum of care from initial admission through post-discharge aftercare programming.
- Monitored client progress through regular assessment of symptoms using evidence-based interventions, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or dialectical behavior therapy.
- Developed crisis intervention plans in response to urgent situations involving clients' mental health or safety concerns.
- Provided comprehensive assessments of client's needs and developed treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Attended trainings and courses to maintain updated knowledge on industry research and developments.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided crisis support.
- Utilized emerging Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy and Narrative Therapy as treatment approaches.
- Led group therapy for students with focus on self-advocacy and empowerment.
- Documented staff information, service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
- Revised treatment plans in consultation with clinical psychiatrist based on patient progress.
- Maintained progress notes and documentation for patient health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to determine effective treatment plans.
- Evaluated substance use disorders and related mental health issues.
- Managed caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches.
- Performed comprehensive assessments for each patient.
- Conducted mental health counseling using evidence-based practice and clinical models.
- Delivered appropriate therapy based on diagnosis and individual needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling; Marriage And Family
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA07-2020
Skills
- Empathy development
- Client supervision
- Diagnosis and evaluations
- Self-esteem building
- Group sessions
- One-on-one counseling
- Motivational interviewing
- Treatment plans
- Client management
- Anger management
- Multicultural competence
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Anxiety treatment
- Relapse prevention
- Substance abuse counseling
- Behavioral assessment
- Family therapy
- Kipu documentation experience
- Eating disorder treatment
- Psychiatric settings
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Psychoeducation
- Depression treatment
- Grief counseling
Timeline
Primary Therapist
Family Center for Recovery
11.2023 - 01.2025
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling; Marriage And Family
Liberty University
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