James M. Sutton
**** ******** **** *****Wendell. NC 27591 919-***-**** *******@***.***
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OBJECTIVE Provisionally Licensed Therapist
EDUCATION
East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina May 2010
Master of Social Work GPA 4:00 Overall GPA 4.00 Anticipated
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina May 2009
Bachelor of Social Work Summa cum laude GPA 4.00 Overall GPA 3.95
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mental Health Associate Professional/Intern, Assertive Community August 2009 –April 2010
Treatment Team Easter Seals UCP, Raleigh NC
Assisted with initial intakes
Completed assessments for individuals receiving services
Conducted Face-to-face contact individuals and families
Participated in the multi-disciplinary team
Assessed progress toward goals of individuals served
Coordinated supports and resources
Social Work Intern, Wendell Middle School, Wendell, NC August 2008-May 2009
Provided individual and group counseling to students
Assessed students for school refusal behavior at a school consisting of 400 students
Co-facilitated student groups to improve attendance
Maintained attendance program at middle school consisting of 400 students
Detoxification Center Volunteer, Healing Place of Wake County, Raleigh, January – April 2008
Conducted intake interviews
Monitored vital signs for clients in the sobering up center
Completed social histories for clients upon their arrival in the sobering up center
Shelter Volunteer, Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network, Raleigh, NC August 2007—December 2007
Conducted intake interviews
Linked homeless families seeking admittance to the Wake Interfaith program with resources
Supervised the shelter operations during non-working hours
Maintained resource lists and advocated for clients
Administrative clerk/Office Manager, U. S. Marine Corps July 1977—January 1998
Highest rank held Gunnery Sergeant (E-7) served in numerous leadership positions and served in many capacities
Handled the safe keeping of sensitive/confidential personal information for over 800 personnel
Managed random drug testing program for a 300 personnel organization
Forwarded suspected cases of child neglect/abuse and domestic violence to appropriate organization for
Substantiation
Honors and Awards
Member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Member of the Epsilon Kappa Phi Alpha Honor Society
Member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Member of the Golden Key International Honor Society
Other
Applied for Provisional Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
In the Process of applying for a Provisional License as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist