Bryan Pitcher
Toms River,New Jersey
Summary
Dedicated professional with a solid background in facilitating recovery for individuals and families. Specializes in developing personalized recovery plans and coordinating community initiatives that significantly enhance well-being. Strong communication and leadership skills foster effective support and engagement in community service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager/Facilities Coordinator
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Healt
Toms River, NJ
12.2023 - Current
- Helped individuals with moderate to severe developmental disabilities carry out daily living tasks by coordinating expert support.
- Assisted staff with maintaining residents' health by scheduling medical appointments and arranging transportation.
- Promoted residents' health and well-being by organizing diverse activities for physical, mental and social stimulation.
- Arranged for ongoing housekeeping to keep home areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
- Protected clients' monies and property by tracking spending and reconciling accounts.
- Created staff work schedules to ensure adequate employee coverage for each shift.
- Mentored and coached staff to improve performance and interactions with residents.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
Peer Recovery Specialist
RWJBarnabas Health
Toms River, New Jersey
12.2024 - 08.2026
- Facilitated weekly support groups for individuals in recovery from substance use disorder.
- Facilitated peer support groups, fostering recovery and personal growth among participants.
- Developed individualized recovery plans with clients and healthcare teams to support tailored recovery journeys.
- Assisted clients in navigating healthcare systems and accessing necessary services.
- Assisted clients in identifying personal goals and crafted actionable strategies to achieve them.
- Encouraged clients to participate in self-help programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous meetings.
- Provided resource information for community support services and mental health programs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and interventions for compliance purposes.
Director of Housing
Quantum Behavioral Health
11.2020 - 12.2023
- Oversee daily operations of all three sober living units while making sure company procedures and policies are followed.
- Assisted clients with aftercare needs, including housing funding and placement, facilitating successful transitions to independent living.
- Work directly with all clients to ensure all their recovery needs are met.
- Hired and trained over 16 behavioral health techs for three housing units, enhancing support for residents.
- Administered staff training programs to improve daily management of housing staff.
Peer Recovery Specialist
Ocean Mental Health
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Assessed individuals' needs and planned bespoke recovery programs to achieve personalized goals.
- Enhanced relapse prevention rates through personalized mentoring in recovery programs.
- Recorded case management activities to create accurate, reliable documentation for effective client support.
- Ensured client confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA guidelines to protect sensitive information.
Lead Mental Health Technician
GenPsych Mental Health
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Established and nurtured positive client relationships to foster a safe and supportive environment.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Monitored patient behavior and promptly reported significant changes to counselors for timely intervention.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated the intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish the patients' well-being.
Education
NCPRSS
National
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist08-2026
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist -CPRS -
New Jersey
01-2020
GED -
Point Pleasant
Brick, New Jersey06-2001
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Approachable and reliable
- Strong leadership skills while being part of a team
- Timely decision making and prioritizing
- Knowledgeable with 12-step programs and peer support models
- Proficient in public speaking while working with peers on addiction and recovery issues
- Resource coordination
- Peer support facilitation
- Community outreach
Timeline
Peer Recovery Specialist
RWJBarnabas Health
12.2024 - 08.2026
Program Manager/Facilities Coordinator
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Healt
12.2023 - Current
Director of Housing
Quantum Behavioral Health
11.2020 - 12.2023
Peer Recovery Specialist
Ocean Mental Health
05.2020 - 11.2020
Lead Mental Health Technician
GenPsych Mental Health
12.2019 - 08.2020
NCPRSS
National
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist -CPRS -
New Jersey
GED -
Point Pleasant