James Weatherly
Salem,OR
Summary
Experienced Recovery Mentor with a strong ability to guide individuals through the recovery process. Demonstrated success in creating supportive environments and implementing personalized mentorship plans. Exceptional communication skills and an empathetic approach to help clients achieve long-term recovery outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Certified Recovery Mentor
Bridges to Change
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Supported clients with compassionate, empathetic face-to-face counseling.
- Improved client satisfaction through timely communication and resolution of account discrepancies.
- Documented case management activity for accurate, reliable records.
- Assisted in medication management.
- Coordinated with Clackamas County Mental Health for advisement and direction with mental health court clients.
Addiction Treatment Specialist
Bridgeway Recovery Services
04.2014 - 11.2019
- Maintaining a therapeutic milieu for male clients
- Monitoring medications/records
- Documentation of daily activities, groups, and incidents
- Treatment team support
- Conducting UA's
- Facilitating group activities/outings
- Actively listening to client concerns
- Screening detox clients
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary treatment teams to provide comprehensive care for patients, resulting in more efficient resource utilization.
Education
Client Record Management with ASAM Certification -
Daystar Education, Inc
Portland, OR04.2019
Group Counseling Skills Certification -
Daystar Education, Inc
Portland, OR03.2019
Professional Ethics Certification -
Daystar Education, Inc
Portland, OR11.2018
Basic Counseling Skills Certification -
Daystar Education, Inc
Portland, OR07.2016
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR11.2015
Skills
- Mental health awareness
- Self-care techniques
- Emotional support
- Relapse prevention
- Trauma-informed care
- Mental health counseling
- Behavior management
- Crisis intervention
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
Certification
- Basic Counseling Skills Certification, Daystar Education, Inc, Portland, OR, 07/01/16
- Professional Ethics Certification, Daystar Education, Inc, Portland, OR, 11/01/18
- Group Counseling Skills Certification, Daystar Education, Inc, Portland, OR, 03/01/19
- Client Record Management with ASAM Certification, Daystar Education, Inc, Portland, OR, 04/01/19
- Peer Support Specialist. Salem, OR, 3/22/24
- Certified Recovery Mentor II MHACBO 2/1/19
- State Registered Peer Support Specialist 12/2/24
References
- Heather Daugherty, D&A Counselor. Owner/Operator of Compass and Circle LLC (971) 453-3430 / Heatherdaughtery@compasscircle.com
- Maggie Winkler, Gambling Counselor, Bridgeway (541) 913-8918 / mwink76@icloud.com
- Gary Dees, Clinical Counselor CADC II, (503) 779-4584 / gdees@my.chemeketa.edu
Timeline
Certified Recovery Mentor
Bridges to Change
05.2020 - 09.2020
Addiction Treatment Specialist
Bridgeway Recovery Services
04.2014 - 11.2019
Group Counseling Skills Certification -
Daystar Education, Inc
Professional Ethics Certification -
Daystar Education, Inc
Basic Counseling Skills Certification -
Daystar Education, Inc
Chemeketa Community College
Client Record Management with ASAM Certification -
Daystar Education, Inc
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