James Ballester

Experience

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  Eastern University

  Jun 1999 - May 2009

  Adjunct Faculty

  Instructor and assistant instructor for graduate level counseling courses. Graduate student advisor. Instructor for addictions counseling courses in the satellite Eastern University/Gaudenzia Drug & Alcohol Counseling Certification Program in Norristown, PA.

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  Guest House

  Nov 2007 - Aug 2012

  Therapist

  Provided individual and group counseling services in a residential dual disorder treatment center serving clergy. Assisted residents in preparing a long-term plan for sobriety and wellness along with effective follow-up procedures.

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  Valley Forge Medical Center and Hospital

  Nov 2012 - Nov 2015

  Therapist

  Conducted intake assessments, provided case management and individual counseling treatment to patients within the detoxification counseling unit. Conducted group educational therapy sessions.

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  Crossroads Centre Antigua

  Nov 2015 - Dec 2016

  Therapsit

  Provided individual and group counseling in a residential dual disorder treatment center.Conducted group psycho-educational sessions along with relapse prevention education and planning. Developed didactic outlines and session plans for extended 90 day program of treatment including trauma-informed recovery, neuroscience of addiction, and brain fitness.

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  Life of Purpose Treatment

  Feb 2017 - Apr 2019

  Therapist

  Provided individual and group therapy in outpatient treatment center.Conducted group psycho-educational sessions along with relapse prevention education and planning, case management and family-based addictions therapy.

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  Suburban Community Hospital

  Jan 2020 - May 2022

  Behavioral Specialist/Faculty Graduate Medical Education
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  Private Practice

  Jan 2021 - now

  Psychotherapist
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  SRI Psychological Services

  Apr 2021 - now

  Psychotherapist In Private Practice