Andrew Belisle
Portland,OR
Summary
Behavioral healthcare professional dedicated to enhancing client well-being through effective advocacy and resource linkage. Proven experience providing comprehensive support strategies, including skills training and crisis intervention, to diverse populations facing health disparities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Support Specialist
Open School East
Gresham, Oregon
08.2025 - 08.2026
- Delivered counseling, social-emotional support, restorative practices, and wraparound services to enhance well-being of 200+ students and families.
- Led large-group learning activities and provided intervention strategies while modeling equity-focused practices that supported students' sense of belonging, safety, and resilience.
- Coordinated communication among teachers, counselors, and administrators, representing program on intervention teams and in-school meetings while ensuring accurate documentation of mandatory reports, incidents, and progress.
- Partnered with community advocates to conduct home visits and develop individualized learning plans
Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist
Outside In
11.2023 - 08.2025
- Advocated for over 30 clients, enhancing access to essential resources and services in the community.
- Conducted assertive outreach and linked clients to community resources, facilitating education, advocacy, empowerment, wellness planning, companionship, mentoring, and crisis support.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to deliver services to individuals facing health disparities due to race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, housing status, and drug use stigmas.
Independent Living Program Specialist
Youth Villages
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided skill-building and mentoring to clients for independent living, utilizing collaborative problem solving to enhance routines.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources
- Guided a caseload of over 20+ DHS clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Attended school meetings, DHS meetings, and court hearings to advocate for clients and facilitate progress towards their goals.
Residential Counselor
St. Marys Home For Boys
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
- Supported residents' behavioral and emotional development through targeted activities and interventions, enhancing socialization and interpersonal skills.
- Executed crisis interventions and enforced behavior metrics to effectively resolve conflicts and maintain a safe environment.
- Guided clients in managing mental health disorders and recognizing signs of relapse, fostering greater self-awareness and coping strategies.
LGBTQ+ Program Coordinator
Bradley Angle
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided short-term crisis intervention and long-term advocacy to assist over 30+ LGBTQ domestic violence survivors in identification and achievement of participant-directed and participant-driven goals that support self-sufficiency.
- Coordinated LGBTQ+ Support Group, Healthy Relationships classes, and other relevant workshops, including participant recruitment and screening, curriculum planning, coordinating facilitators, and event logistics.
- Developed marketing and outreach strategies that increased awareness and attracted new participants to LGBTQ+ programs.
- Consulted with community organizations addressing social determinants of LGBTQ+ health through advocacy and organizing to enhance service connections.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California State University - Chico
Chico, CA12-2019
Skills
- Counseling Services
- Crisis intervention
- Patient Progress Reporting
- Qualified Mental Health Associate
- Program Management
- Medicare Compliance
- Multicultural sensitivity
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- QMHA 1 Certified
- HIPAA Compliance Certification
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification
- CADC- R , CRM 2
Timeline
Student Support Specialist
Open School East
08.2025 - 08.2026
Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist
Outside In
11.2023 - 08.2025
Independent Living Program Specialist
Youth Villages
07.2022 - 10.2023
Residential Counselor
St. Marys Home For Boys
10.2021 - 08.2022
LGBTQ+ Program Coordinator
Bradley Angle
06.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California State University - Chico