Professional of the Year for 2013 in Social Services: Susan L. James, MS, OTR/L, CRC

	Susan L. James, MS, OTR/L, CRC
Industry	Social Services
Title	Assistant Program Director, Senior Clinician
Expertise	Adult Mental Health, Severe Mental Illness, Dual Diagnosis, Group Therapy, Case Coordination, Individual Counseling, Mindfulness, DBT, Recovery Model, alternative solutions to some mental health problems
Current Organization	Bay Cove Human Services
Type of Organization	Nonprofit
Major Product	Compassionate care for individuals and families who face the challenges of developmental disabilities, mental illness, drug and alcohol addiction, providing effective and compassionate services, advocacy and leadership; The Center House day Treatment Program's philosophy is that all people can attain recovery and participate as valued and functioning community members by instilling hope, improve relationships, helping people develop a sense of purpose and improve quality of life
Area of Distribution	Massachusetts
University/Degree	B.S., M.S., Occupational Therapy; M.S., Psychiatric Counseling, Boston University, Sargent College
Affiliations	American Occupational Therapy Association, National Board of Certified Counselors, U.S. Psychiatric Association, International Positive Psychology Association
Hobbies & Sports	Community service, reading, family activities (including babysitting granddaughter), walking, meditation, social activities, travel, theatre, dance, museums, movies
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