James Sheils
Hauppauge,NY
Summary
Caring, empathetic Substance Abuse Counselor with 11 years of experience in a rehab settings. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance abuse. Desire to pursue new role with a NYS CASAC certification. I have entered an NYS IC&RC approved program to complete CASAC training which will be completed in December 2022.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recovery Counselor
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
Albany, NY
06.2008 - 04.2020
- Created progress reports and documents detailing client progression in recovery program.
- Input data in Excel to document said progress and create updated status reports for quick reference of clients recovery progress.
- Coordinated with clinical staff to create recovery programs for clients.
- Assisted new clients with their transition into the Salvation Army's program of recovery.
- Ran various group therapy sessions, and Bible school.
- Assisted clients in their exit transition plan.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)
Educational Enhancement
769 Broadway 1182, New York, NY 10003Some College (No Degree) - NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
Long Island Recovery Association
Hauppauge, NYAssociate of Science - Computer Science And Programming
Grumman Data Systems
Woodbury, NY09.1977
Skills
- Case Notes
- Monitoring Recovery
- Daily Reports
- Counseling Services
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Emotional Support
- Treatment Coordination
- Therapeutic Services
- Life Performance Strategies
- Coping Mechanisms
- Outpatient Procedures
- Mental Health Support
- Patient Records
- Psychological Interventions
Certification
- Certified Recovery Peer Advocate-Provisional
Timeline
Recovery Counselor
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
06.2008 - 04.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)
Educational Enhancement
Some College (No Degree) - NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
Long Island Recovery Association
Associate of Science - Computer Science And Programming
Grumman Data Systems
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