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Janet Kyle James

Janet Kyle James

Fort Valley,Georgia

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

National Certified Addiction Counselor

Piedmont Macon
Macon, GA
01.2014 - Current
  • Company Overview: Bought out HCA
  • Lead on more than 20 educational groups on addiction and mental health.
  • Easily perform all tasks such as admissions, PSA’s treatment plans, discharge plans. Also - completes registrations for admissions to include billing.
  • Great communication on clients to referrals, Eap’s and Probation and Parole Officer’s to include more intensive treatment after relapse and step-down treatment by providing weekly reports.
  • Lead Counselor and Liaison in CD PHP and IOP for families affected by addiction. Works closely with family advocacy for the Air Force with WRAFB for appropriate placement for active-duty airman. Lead on the importance of attending Al Anon with the knowledge of meetings in the areas while providing support and teaches skills to set boundaries to reduce enabling techniques developed over time.
  • Advocated for policy changes at local, state and national levels Currently serving on the Georgia Overdose Prevention Committee and Atlanta Coalition board being the main distributor if Naloxone to the community in the Macon Community. This includes strong relationship with the legal nurse consultant and provides training to employees and the community on the use of Naloxone while updating them on the new amnesty laws of Georgia.
  • Served as a resource person within the organization by providing expertise on addiction-related topics. Asked regularly to appear on the news with addiction related topics to represent brand. Has experiences with full communication and head on continuity of care during treatment changes which involve the ER, BH inpatient, PHP, IOP and ICU for the past 8 years for continuity of care.
  • Utilized crisis intervention techniques when necessary to de-escalate potentially volatile situations. Certified CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) instructor for 5 years. Currently certified as an EBRR (Escalated Behavior Rapid Response) instructor at Piedmont Macon.
  • Expert in relapse autopsy to identify specific behavior as red warning signs for relapse which has a direct result on long term sobriety.
  • Facilitator of Piedmont Macon Aftercare for past patients and family members once a week for past 6 years.
  • Bought out HCA
  • Delivered expert therapeutic support to patients dealing with substance abuse, addiction and mental health issues.
  • Helped clients transcend addiction and rebuild lives by empowering each with knowledge and skills.
  • Collaborated with team members to monitor treatment progress and improve individual clients' plans.
  • Maintained clinical documentation for each case with detailed and timely updates.
  • Assisted management with designing and implementing programs of individual and group therapy sessions.
  • Completed progress notes and other pertinent paperwork in compliance with state regulations.
  • Assessed and evaluated new clients and maintained contact with legal authorities regarding court-mandated treatment cases.
  • Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
  • Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
  • Developed and facilitated relapse prevention program and was awarded the HCA innovators award for increased volume and profit within the entire hospital.
  • Identified problem areas impacting participants' ability to successfully complete treatment.
  • Developed referral process to assist client access to special programs and services.

CACI

HCA
Macon, GA
01.2015 - 07.2020
  • Managed parent support groups addressing topics such as positive discipline and parenting styles.
  • Assigned, administered and monitored social work cases for individuals and families.
  • Attended hearings with victims to provide emotional support.
  • Met with clients to determine necessary services and make treatment recommendations.
  • Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
  • Referred family members to outside support options to assist with coping during times of increased stress.
  • Interviewed family members to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
  • Entered client data in centralized database and maintained up-to-date case records for all clients.
  • Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
  • Provided court testimony detailing client behaviors, treatment plans and progress according to objectives.
  • Helped members of public connect with program resources.

Addiction Counselor

Grace Way Recovery Center
Albany, GA
01.2012 - 12.2014
  • Partnered with clients to inspire and help maintain positive life changes.
  • Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
  • Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior.
  • Addressed complex histories with substance abuse, mental health issues and other concerns.
  • Worked closely with gender specific long-term residents (6-12 months) to include admissions, treatment plans, and discharge.
  • Facilitated more than 2 educational groups a day while maintaining a large case load.
  • Tracked participant attendance, contributions and progress according to objectives.

Timeline

CACI

HCA
01.2015 - 07.2020

National Certified Addiction Counselor

Piedmont Macon
01.2014 - Current

Addiction Counselor

Grace Way Recovery Center
01.2012 - 12.2014

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