Bryan Pitcher
Toms River
Summary
Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for personal recovery and well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Helped individuals with moderate to severe developmental disabilities carry out daily living tasks by coordinating expert support.
- Assisted staff with maintaining residents' health by scheduling medical appointments and arranging transportation.
- Promoted residents' health and well-being by organizing diverse activities for physical, mental and social stimulation.
- Arranged for ongoing housekeeping to keep home areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
- Protected clients' monies and property by tracking spending and reconciling accounts.
- Created staff work schedules so each shift had appropriate number of employees for coverage.
- Mentored and coached staff to improve performance and interactions with residents.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
Director of Housing
Quantum Behavioral Health
11.2020 - 12.2023
- Hire and train behavioral health techs(16+) for three housing units.
- Oversee daily operations of all three sober living units while making sure company procedures and policies are followed.
- Administered staff training programs to improve daily management of housing staff.
- Work directly with all clients to ensure all their recovery needs are met.
- Help clients with aftercare needs, such as housing funding and placement.
Peer Recovery Specialist
Ocean Mental Health
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA guidelines.
- Documented case management activity for accurate, reliable records.
- Assessed individuals' needs and planned bespoke recovery programs to achieve personalized goals.
- Improved relapse prevention rates with targeted recovery program mentoring.
Lead Mental Health Technician
GenPsych Mental Health
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to counselors.
Education
No Degree - CPRS Training
CCAR
2020
GED -
Point Pleasant
06-2001
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Approachable and reliable
- Strong leadership skills while being part of a team
- Timely decision making and prioritizing
- Knowledgeable with 12-step programs and peer support models
- Proficient in public speaking while working with peers on addiction and recovery issues
Timeline
Program Manager
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
12.2023 - 01.2025
Director of Housing
Quantum Behavioral Health
11.2020 - 12.2023
Peer Recovery Specialist
Ocean Mental Health
05.2020 - 11.2020
Lead Mental Health Technician
GenPsych Mental Health
12.2019 - 08.2020
No Degree - CPRS Training
CCAR
GED -
Point Pleasant
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