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Brandon Younce

Brandon Younce

Rising Sun,MD

Summary

To obtain a position that allows me the opportunity to continue learning, growing, and assisting the individual in achieving their goals in the recovery community.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Voices of Hope
01.2023 - Current
  • Collaborate with social workers, doctors, and nurses to deliver individualized peer support to 50+ patients monthly, enhancing care plans and recovery outcomes.
  • Promote harm reduction through education, peer counseling, and coordination of the Safe Supply Program (SSP), reducing substance-related risks for patients.
  • Utilize motivational interviewing to assess and place clients into appropriate ASAM levels of care, streamlining treatment access for individuals.
  • Provide ongoing support to clients throughout treatment and community reintegration, coordinating referrals for all levels of care and engaging families to support recovery goals.

Peer Coach

University of Maryland, upper chesapeake health
03.2021 - 01.2023
  • Company Overview: Harford Memorial Hospital location
  • As a Peer Coach I work on all floors at HMH including the Behavioral Health Unit meeting with patients to provide any support needed.
  • When patients come into the ED suffering from addiction we meet with them to get socio-demographic information to get a better understanding of the patient’s needs.
  • After identifying the patients’ needs I will then use Motivational Interviewing to help guide the person towards substance abuse treatment while also meeting the patient where they’re at.
  • Coordinating patients to treatment facilities, setting up IOP appointments, sending referrals, providing resources, and helping patients enroll in MAT services.
  • Running daily groups seven days a week in the Behavioral Health Unit.
  • Harford Memorial Hospital location

Certified Young Adult Peer Specialist

Ashley addiction treatment
07.2020 - 03.2021
  • I was brought in to help create ‘The Clubhouse’ program from the ground up.
  • In order to provide optimal support for these adolescents and their families, I completed many trainings that are available upon request.
  • A program to support adolescents ages 12 to 17 and their families in the Harford County area who are impacted by or at risk for substance use disorders.
  • Providing resources and support to families and teaching parenting skills is an essential part of the program.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cecil College
North East, MD
01-2005

Skills

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Harm Reduction
  • Maintenance
  • Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • IT Support
  • Experience with Children
  • Troubleshooting
  • Project Management
  • Supervising Experience
  • Driving Experience

Certification

CPRS - Certified Peer Support Specialist MD

Timeline

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Voices of Hope
01.2023 - Current

Peer Coach

University of Maryland, upper chesapeake health
03.2021 - 01.2023

Certified Young Adult Peer Specialist

Ashley addiction treatment
07.2020 - 03.2021

High School Diploma -

Cecil College

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