Barney Mitchell
Rush,KY
Summary
Compassionate recovery coach with a proven ability to facilitate personalized treatment plans and provide motivational support. Skilled in resource referrals and emotional guidance, fostering accountability in clients' recovery journeys.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recovery Coach
First Step Recovery and Wellness Center
Huntington, WV
11.2025 - 03.2026
- Facilitated recovery planning sessions with clients to develop personalized treatment goals.
- Provided emotional support and guidance during group therapy sessions, enhancing participant engagement.
- Assisted clients in navigating community resources and support services for sustained recovery.
- Monitored client progress through regular check-ins, promoting accountability and motivation.
Adult Support Aid.
Ramey Estep
Rush, KY
07.2025 - 11.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Journey to Heal
Olive Hill, KY
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Facilitated peer support groups, fostering open communication and shared experiences among participants.
- Provided individualized support, helping clients identify and achieve personal recovery goals.
- Assisted in crisis intervention, employing active listening skills to de-escalate tense situations.
- Developed and maintained supportive relationships with clients, promoting trust and accountability.
- Trained new staff on peer support methodologies, enhancing team effectiveness and client engagement.
- Participated in community outreach initiatives, increasing awareness of mental health resources available locally.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions according to organizational guidelines, protecting confidentiality while ensuring thorough documentation for continuity of care purposes.
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Seven Counties Services Inc.
Louisville, KY
03.2018 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans tailored to client needs.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and resources available for mental health challenges.
- 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.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and services, increasing their access to valuable support networks.
- 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.
- Improved the quality of care for clients by actively participating in treatment planning meetings and offering insights from a peer perspective.
- Increased community awareness of mental health issues by conducting outreach presentations at local schools, businesses, and organizations.
- Facilitated therapeutic recreational activities designed to build social connections among peers while promoting physical wellbeing.
- Promoted client self-advocacy through education on rights, responsibilities, and navigating complex systems of care.
- Provided compassionate assistance to clients during challenging life transitions, helping them navigate obstacles with increased confidence and resilience.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary, utilizing de-escalation techniques to maintain safety and stability within the supportive environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Doss High School
Louisville, KY05-1977
Skills
- Resource referrals
- Self-care techniques
- Professional ethics
- Relapse prevention
- Client advocacy
- Goal setting
- Motivational interviewing
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of KORE Hospital Engagement Project in Louisville Ky from 2018 thru 2021. For most of this period I had the highest level of successful engagements in the project.
Certification
Certified Peer Support Specialist.
Languages
English
Timeline
Recovery Coach
First Step Recovery and Wellness Center
11.2025 - 03.2026
Adult Support Aid.
Ramey Estep
07.2025 - 11.2025
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Journey to Heal
02.2025 - 07.2025
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Seven Counties Services Inc.
03.2018 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Doss High School