Ashley Mullins Rippetoe
Mobile,AL
Summary
Dual Certified Peer Support Specialist / Certified Recovery Support Specialist with extensive experience at AltaPointe Crisis Center, excelling in crisis intervention and relapse prevention. Proven ability to build rapport and provide emotional support, also using my lived experience in guiding clients through recovery and wellness by using effective coping methods, goal setting and motivational interviewing. Committed to fostering resilience and promoting mental wellness and recovery in diverse populations.
Overview
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1
year of professional experience
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1
Certification
Work History
Certified Peer Support Specialist/ CRSS
AltaPointe Health
Mobile, AL
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans based on clients'' individual strengths, needs, and preferences.
- Assisted clients in developing and maintaining personalized wellness plans, guiding them in setting achievable goals for improved mental health outcomes.
- Enhanced client recovery by providing emotional and practical support in both group and one-on-one settings.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering a trusting environment to encourage open communication about personal challenges and goals.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary, utilizing de-escalation techniques to maintain safety and stability within the supportive environment.
- Supported clients in building resiliency through skill-building exercises emphasizing problem-solving techniques and adaptive coping strategies.
- Provided compassionate assistance to clients during challenging life transitions, helping them navigate obstacles with increased confidence and resilience.
- Led engaging support groups tailored to participants'' unique needs, promoting healthy coping skills and strategies for maintaining wellness.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
- Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Participated in clinical staffing meetings and coordinated with clinical staff to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
- Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Used my lived experience to provide guidance and hope to the people I serve.
Education
Associate Of Arts - Liberal Arts
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, ALSkills
- Peer advocacy
- Relapse prevention
- Resource navigation
- Problem-solving skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Rapport building
- Recovery assistance and support
- Trauma-informed care
- Reliability
- Active listening
- Clinical documentation
- Mental health support
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
- Crisis intervention
- Individual counseling
Certification
- Certified Peer Support Specialist
- Certified Recovery Support Specialist
- RESPECT Initiative
Timeline
Certified Peer Support Specialist/ CRSS
AltaPointe Health
05.2024 - 05.2025
Associate Of Arts - Liberal Arts
Bishop State Community College