James Michael King

Assess and determine whether client is using or dependent on substance .

Recommendation will be made based for community based services based on the level of care needed.

Keep statistic of clients served as part of monthly progress report for ACS-OASIS.

Participate in monthly CASAC meeting OASAS.

To help interpret results of alcohol/drug screening conducted by LDNY or other service.

Conduct training for ACS worker to enhance their knowledge in substance abuse disorder.

Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.

Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.

• Conduct Intake assessments for adults with co-occurring mental illness and substances abuse disorders, responsible for psychosocial assessments coupled with counseling sessions (individual and group counseling), Trained staff on techniques of motivational interviewing and treatment planning
• Organized and designed a curriculum for group counseling using an integrated approach of treatment tailored to the stages of change
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences to ensure the best quality care for the consumer
• Complete HRA application for consumer's in need for housing
• Assist with chart audits to ensure documents are filled in a timely manner
• Responsible for conducting random toxicology screenings for AOT consumers
• Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings
• Provided onsite training
• Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions

• Provided home visits to adolescents and families struggling with substance abuse issues and mental disorders
• Responsible for supervising staff with assessments and educating them on ways to identify crisis as well as harm reduction techniques and practices
• Responsible for individual counseling and family counseling using evidence based practices
• Collaborated with other services provider such as criminal court and ACS to ensure the best services for the family
• Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival

• Provided supportive/clinical supervision for counselors included issues of: crisis intervention, medication monitoring client safety, and techniques of motivation interviewing.
• Assisted with timely and accurate charting, assisted director in weekly staff meetings that consisted of best practices and leadership development, worked with 44 dually diagnosed men and women suffering with co-occurring disorders and chemical dependency , conducted symptom assessments and provided supportive services, help consumers modify attitudes and patterns of behaviors in regards to the abuse of substances by increasing understanding of self and motivating them through the stages of change.

• Maintained a caseload of 10 clients diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness including substance abuse disorders, provided intake for new clients, treatment planning and reviewing, organized group and individual counseling sessions, coordinated services for client care, including discharge planning and referral services
• Provided outreach services at shelters, and detoxification units
• Collaborated with various healthcare providers to facilitate delivery of services
• Coordinated resources from diverse providers for intervention plans