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Chad Ridgway

Belpre,OH

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Peer Solutions OH, excelling in individual counseling and team supervision. Proven ability to develop effective treatment plans and crisis management strategies, enhancing client care. Skilled in active listening and problem resolution, fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Recovery Program Coordinator

Peer Solutions OH
08.2024 - Current
  • Supervised team of counselors, PRSS, and case managers
  • Provided individual and group counseling sessions
  • Oversaw day-to-day running of facility
  • Completed assessment/intake procedures for new clients
  • Developed and maintained client treatment plans
  • Provided crisis management and counseling for staff and peers

Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinator

Evergreen Therapeutic Treatment Center
11.2021 - 08.2024
  • Assisted Site Manager in day-to-day running of facility Lead crisis interventions with all staff including verbal de-escalation and physical interventions to maintain client and staff safety.
  • Trained staff on approved crisis intervention techniques.
  • Managed and mentored all classroom staff regarding therapeutic interventions, documentation, and rapport building
  • Created program curriculum on various psychoeducational topics including anger management, coping skills, and self-esteem
  • Completed and led all necessary documentation including service billing, incident reports, and crisis paperwork
  • Worked alongside therapists to create and implement personalized treatment plans for clients

Child Protective Services Caseworker

Washington County Department of Job and Family Services
11.2018 - 07.2021
  • Managed caseload of up to 10 cases at a time
  • Worked to develop case plans in accordance with DJFS standards
  • Identified resources for families to utilize throughout life of case
  • Managed appropriate documentation including developing case plans, court discovery packets, and miscellaneous casework reports
  • Attended and participated in any necessary court hearings pertaining to cases

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Counseling

The Master's University
Santa Clarita, CA
11-2027

Skills

  • Team management and supervision
  • Counseling services
  • Grief counseling
  • Addictions Counseling
  • Client advocacy
  • Documentation proficiency
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis intervention
  • Group facilitation
  • Team building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Recovery Program Coordinator

Peer Solutions OH
08.2024 - Current

Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinator

Evergreen Therapeutic Treatment Center
11.2021 - 08.2024

Child Protective Services Caseworker

Washington County Department of Job and Family Services
11.2018 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Counseling

The Master's University