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Amber Studt

Amber Studt

Cedar Rapids

Summary

  • I have several years of working in the mental health field. I have been a peer support specialist for almost 8 years and am very passionate about what I am able to do for others and the community. I have almost 10 years ongoing experience working in the mental health field in the community and working through the carelon behavioral health NH and KS crisis line assisting those who are highly diagnosed with mental health concerns.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, establishing rapport and work well with others.
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Computer proficiency and willing to learn new systems.
  • Ability to work in a goal oriented environment.
  • Ability to meet high standards of attendance. Willing to relocate to: Chicago, IL Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wellness recovery specialist

Elevance Health-New Hampshire
08.2022 - Current
  • Assist members in identifying recovery resources, supports, remove barriers, and facilitate connections in the local community following their mental health and substance disorders. Collaborates with care teams with members and advocates in discharge planning education, resolution of barriers, and service transitions. Requests urgent appointments through members local mental health providers, use of Microsoft office, excel and teams.

Peer Support Specialist

Abbe Center for Community Mental Health-Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2017 - 07.2022
  • Coordinated care with clients who were diagnosed with mental health and substance disorders. Offered individualized services which included home visits, check in phone calls, mentoring, support or social groups, and activities in the community as well as advocating and assisting with attending appointments with providers in the area.

Education

Some college - Medical Assisting

kirkwood community college
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.2012

Skills

  • Crisis Management
  • Care Plans
  • Safety plans
  • Conflict Management
  • Developmental Disabilities Experience
  • Organizational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Case Management
  • Motivational interviewing
  • HIPAA
  • Microsoft Office
  • Mental health counseling
  • Behavioral health
  • Crisis Intervention

Certification

  • ASSIST certification Present
  • Lifeline training 988 February 2024 to Present
  • Advanced practice in treating individuals with co-occuring disorders September 2022 to Present
  • Addressing suicide in adolescents and transition age youth August 2022 to Present
  • Addressing the needs of transition age youth August 2022 to Present
  • Mandated Reporter

Languages

English - Fluent

Accomplishments

Throughout my mental health career I have been acknowledged for my hard work in making a huge impact and difference on those I have served in the community face to face and over the phone. My biggest accomplishments are helping those who were lacking resources in their community get into housing, shelter and mental health providers that would continue to assist and support them.

Additional Information

Certified as a peer support specialist since 2018 through the U of I of Iowa. Also have a transcript I can provide with all trainings I have taken regarding job description.

Timeline

Wellness recovery specialist

Elevance Health-New Hampshire
08.2022 - Current

Peer Support Specialist

Abbe Center for Community Mental Health-Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2017 - 07.2022

Some college - Medical Assisting

kirkwood community college