James Ruppert, JR
Freehold
Summary
Compassionate therapist with experience across diverse settings. Skilled in developing tailored counseling strategies that address individual needs, fostering emotional growth and resilience. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with clients from varied backgrounds, leading to significant improvements in mental well-being and life satisfaction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adolescent Therapist
Victory Bay
Clementon
12.2025 - Current
- Assessed and diagnosed clients using screening instruments and diagnostic materials.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans tailored to each client's needs.
- Designed and implemented curriculum for group therapy clients.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness, addressing patient care complaints to enhance service quality
- Participated in weekly leadership meetings to align team goals, evaluate performance, and strategize employee development
- Managed team initiatives and projects to enhance new hire skills and support professional development.
Therapist
Inner Clarity
Hazlet
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted individual therapy sessions that addressed client mental health needs and promoted overall well-being.
- Developed personalized treatment plans that aligned with client assessments and targeted specific therapeutic goals.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to improve communication skills and strengthen coping strategies among participants.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic client care.
- Provided crisis intervention support during emergency situations for clients in need.
- Monitored client's progress throughout the course of therapy by tracking goals set in treatment plan.
- Delivered therapy according to diagnosis and individual needs.
Therapist/Case Manager
Keeping Families Together
Long Branch
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Conducted individual therapy sessions to support client mental health needs.
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine presenting issues and develop treatment plans.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and goals.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients in distressing situations.
- Documented client progress and treatment interventions to support continuity of care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for each client.
- Collaborated with community partners to coordinate services for clients experiencing homelessness or poverty.
- Cultivated partnerships with local government agencies to enhance collaboration on homelessness initiatives.
Guest Lecturer
Stockton University
Galloway
- Delivered guest lectures in Intro to Health Sciences, Ethics and Teamwork, and Senior Seminar, fostering critical thinking and ethical reasoning among students
- Engaged undergraduate students through discussion-based and applied learning approaches, promoting active participation and deeper comprehension of course material
- Presented on interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical decision-making, and applied clinical practice concepts, enhancing students' understanding of real-world applications
Guest Lecturer
Ocean County College
Toms River
- Delivered guest lecture in Introduction to Social Work
- Introduced core social work principles and client engagement strategies, enhancing understanding of real-world clinical applications
- Facilitated discussions on professional roles and ethical considerations, fostering critical thinking and ethical awareness among students
Education
Master of Social Work -
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ05-2024
Bachelor of Social Work - Introduction to Social Work
Stockon University
Galloway, NJ05-2023
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Trauma-Informed
- Behavioral health
- Trauma-focused therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Suicide prevention
- Care plans
- Motivational interviewing
- Community outreach
- Documentation review
- Time management
- Leadership
- Writing skills
- Communication skills
- Multicultural competence
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker
- Internal Family Systems Certified
Timeline
Adolescent Therapist
Victory Bay
12.2025 - Current
Therapist
Inner Clarity
04.2025 - 12.2025
Therapist/Case Manager
Keeping Families Together
05.2024 - 04.2025
Guest Lecturer
Stockton University
Guest Lecturer
Ocean County College
Master of Social Work -
Stockton University
Bachelor of Social Work - Introduction to Social Work
Stockon University