JAMES D. LITKETT

*** **** *** ***.*.Y. N.Y.*****

347-***-**** acwr8o@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

An Intake Coordinator with over five years of experience counseling individuals and groups for substance abuse and drug addiction. Possesses the ability to assess the needs of clients and provide appropriate plans for treatment. Upholds an exceptionally high standard of discipline, professionalism, and positivity.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Assessed patient needs and/or eligibility for entering the program and developed comprehensive treatment plans

Provided counseling, casework, medical review and follow-up and other interventions for continued substance use and presented treatment issues

Facilitated Cognitive Behavioral Groups in order to train patients on awareness, coping mechanisms and overcoming their addictions

Completed necessary consents, psycho-social, initial treatment plans, treatment schedule, Oasis admissions forms and contact information

Monitored and observed urinalysis collections, referred patients to alternative levels of care when ineligibilities occurred

Determined eligibility of potential patients in accordance with agency rules, regulations and contractual obligations

Coordinated intake process, interfacing with Department of Parole, MTA, 1199, GHI, CIGNA, Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, HRA, ACS, Treatment Court and Medicaid

Provided services to clients from a variety of backgrounds placed into the program both on a voluntary and mandatory basis

Handled confidential client files according to HIPAA standards as well as standards of all coordinating organizations

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

TRI Center, Bronx, NY, Intake Coordinator/CASAC-T Counselor 03/04 - 11/09

NYC Parks and Recreation, Queens, NY, Maintenance Worker 04/11 - 08/11

Renaissance Homeless Shelter, Brooklyn, NY, Resident Advisor 02/12 - 07/12

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Resource CASAC Group, Bronx, NY

CASAC-T Training Certification (2004)

Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY

Course of Studies: Biology (60 credits completed)