KIMONE JAMES
Elmwood Park,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and extensive experience in addiction counseling and mental health services. Proven expertise in planning, organizing, problem-solving, and leadership, gained through work with diverse organizations. Skilled in implementing evidence-based methodologies and a client-centered approach to empower individuals and foster lasting positive change. Passionate about leveraging skills and credentials to contribute meaningfully within DMHAS-licensed agencies and advance client recovery journeys.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor - Part Time
New Bridge Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, facilitating informed decision-making within the treatment team.
- Developed relapse prevention strategies for clients transitioning out of treatment programs, empowering them to maintain long-term sobriety.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Support Broker
Public Partnerships
07.2023 - Current
- Implemented time management strategies to maximize efficiency in addressing client concerns without sacrificing quality of care.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized support and tailored service plans.
- Maintained detailed records of all interactions, ensuring regulatory compliance and seamless information sharing among team members and MCO.
- Advised clients on benefit eligibility criteria and assisted them in navigating complex application processes.
- Educated clients on available resources within their communities to enhance independence and quality of life.
- Utilized strong problem-solving skills to address unique challenges faced by individual clients.
Founder/Director
THE AMAZING HELP INC
10.2018 - Current
- Successfully obtained 501(c)(3) status and completed required state and federal documentation to ensure compliance
- Led community mental health initiatives, including fundraising and program development.
- Managed fundraising efforts, securing $25,000 in annual donations through strategic partnerships.
Notary Signing Agent
Biz Startup Solutions
09.2018 - Current
- Ensured timely completion of signings by effectively coordinating schedules with clients, title companies, and lenders.
- Provided guidance to customers to facilitate completion of notarial documents.
- Reduced errors in document processing by meticulously reviewing each document prior to obtaining signatures from parties involved.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Straight and Narrow Inc
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling: didactics, treatment planning, and case management as required per licensing standards (residential or ambulatory according to program) for a caseload of clients
- Formulate measurable individualized Treatment Plans and Treatment Plan Reviews for each client on caseload
- Maintain a clinical portion of clients’ charts as per Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and CARF guidelines, ensuring that all documentation is up to date as per Straight & Narrow’s Policy on Timeframe for Documentation in Clients’ Charts
- Attend regularly scheduled multidisciplinary team meetings (MDT) and present information for Treatment Plan or Treatment Plan Review for clients on caseload
- Attended individual and group supervision with Clinical Supervisor as scheduled
- Provide clients on caseload with referral to other agencies (i.e., health, psychiatric, vocational rehabilitation, and public assistance) for concurrent and/or continued care as part of case management as necessary
- Provide crisis intervention to clients, as necessary
- Accomplishment: Clinical hours
- Certificate of Award for being a client advocate
- Successful implement training manual for new interns
- Develop data for community resources
- Peer review committee
Counselor Aide
Turning Point
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Supervise clients
- Conduct support groups
- Assist in connecting clients to community-based support resources
- Maintain client charts and notes, update after each interaction with the client, and have them available for inspection by supervision at any time
- Part-Time Employment (Peer Recovery Internship)
- Total Hours: 48
Peer Recovery Specialist Internship
Mainstream Recovery/ NJ Reentry
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Assist clients to develop and implement goals
- Accomplishment: Assist program participants in completing required assignments
- Assist in connecting clients to community-based support resources
- Total Hours: 112
PATIENT ACCESS COORDINATOR
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH
05.2015 - 10.2018
- Accomplishment: Promoted to Patient Care Coordinator in One year
- Received Silver and Bronze Awards for outstanding Patient Care
- Received Elevate Great points from the patient survey
- Received Silver awards for outstanding cash collections
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH11-2024
Associate of Science - Human Services
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ07.2022
Skills
- Therapeutic techniques
- Behavioral Modification Strategies
- ASAMS Criteria
- Case management
- Nurtured Heart Approach
- DSM-5
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Psychoeducational Therapy
- Crisis Intervention
- Clinical documentation
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational skills
- Entrepreneurial and innovative
- Human resources
- Business administration
Certification
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Passaic County Community College, 2022
- Career Certification – Human Service Specialist, 2022
- Certification in Peer Recovery Coaching - (CCAR), Connecticut Community of Addiction Recovery, 2021
- Certification in Nurture Heart – Children Success Foundation, 2020
- Certification in Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Autism Partnership Foundation, 2020
- Certification in Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Association, 2019
Professional Recognition
Recipient of the 7th International Women’s Day Award (2022), presented by the Mayor and County Commissioner, in recognition of outstanding contributions to community development, leadership, and empowerment initiatives.
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor - Part Time
New Bridge Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Support Broker
Public Partnerships
07.2023 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor
Straight and Narrow Inc
11.2021 - 09.2023
Counselor Aide
Turning Point
08.2021 - 09.2021
Peer Recovery Specialist Internship
Mainstream Recovery/ NJ Reentry
04.2021 - 09.2021
Founder/Director
THE AMAZING HELP INC
10.2018 - Current
Notary Signing Agent
Biz Startup Solutions
09.2018 - Current
PATIENT ACCESS COORDINATOR
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH
05.2015 - 10.2018
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Passaic County Community College, 2022
- Career Certification – Human Service Specialist, 2022
- Certification in Peer Recovery Coaching - (CCAR), Connecticut Community of Addiction Recovery, 2021
- Certification in Nurture Heart – Children Success Foundation, 2020
- Certification in Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Autism Partnership Foundation, 2020
- Certification in Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Association, 2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Human Services
Passaic County Community College
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