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Addiction Professionals Division-Mental Health Professionals Division
Ray Cortese, Chair
Richard J. Bowe, Executive Director
Certification Board of NJ

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Here are the details for Counselor Profile #:1990

Degree:
Ongoing
Area of Experience:
addiction
Licenses:
Certifications:
Years experience in Inpatient:
2-5_years
Years experience in Residential:
2-5_years
Years experience in Outpatient:
2-5_years
Years experience in Intensive Outpatient:
2-5_years
Years experience in Detox:
2-5_years
Years experience in Opiate Replacement Therapy:
2-5_years
Years experience in Adult Adolescent:
2-5_years
Years experience in Other:
Other Described:
Work Location:
nj
Position Type:
FT
Times Available:
days
Salary Range:
35,000-40,000
Work Experience:
VINCENT R. KIRKLAND 20 Tremont Ave Pleasantville NJ, 08232 (609) 272-2305 Goal Qualifications To help others who are suffering the disease of addiction and to eventually use all of my experience and knowledge to open my own 12 step recovery program. To excel in and obtain a fulfilling position in areas that will best utilize my comprehensive experiences and proven abilities in the addiction, chemical dependency, education, and public relations field. Experience 2006-Present John Brooks Recovery Center Primary Counselor • Conducts assessments and evaluations for all admissions. • Educated the clients on the disease of addiction through individual and group counseling. • Report monthly to Probation, Drug Count, Parole, IDRC 2006 Addiction Treatment Providers/ Division of Addictions Services NJAI Monitor/Liaison In this dynamic and demanding position as a Monitor/Liaison and Public Relation Counselor I • Conducted lectures and other services to future Recovery Mentors. • Created and disseminated a booklet on Providers in our network who utilized our services. • Secured employment for mentors and providers throughout the state. • Developed and distributed a booklet on Recovery Mentors to increase the recruitment. 2004 – 2006 Hansen House • Primary Counselor-Recovery Mentor-Employment Specialist • Primary Counselor for a 24 bed non-profit residential treatment facility • Educated the clients on the disease of addiction through individual and group counseling. • Built and maintained long-term relationships with County Drug Court and State Parole. Serenity House Recovery Mentor-House Manager • Performed tasks as House Manager and did food shopping, driving clients to and from work. • Conducted Public Relations with various community agencies and secured employment for our clients. 2002 – 2004 Ballys Atlantic City Slot Marketing/Special Events Representative • Redemption of Comp dollars, cash back and distribution of show tickets • Gift inventory and stock • Performed regular office duties including handling of guest complaints 2001 – 2002 Atlantic City Hilton Public Areas Attendant • Maintenance of slot area 1999 Waterfront Marina Dock Master • Inventory of new and used boats • Retrieval of boats • Detailing and maintenance of boats 1996 – 1997 Trump World’s Fair Bell Captain • Handling guests luggage • Managed Staff Scheduling • Managed theater and restaurant reservations Education • 1983 Absegami High School Graduate • Completed CADC training requirements • Approved by the state to take written exam • Certified Recovery Mentor • LOCI Training • ASAM Training Activities • Attendance at AA and NA meetings 3 -5 times a week • Served as Secretary, Chairperson, General Service Representative • In-service at AA, commitments at Atlantic County Justice Facility, • Sea Brook House, Maryville, Institute for Human Development and Ancora State Hospital
Other (Anything else they wanted to say):
I have had Motivational Training ASAM Training LOCI Training Peer To Peer Training I have an outstanding relationship with agencys throughout Atlantic County

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