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Cory Johnson
Reynoldsburg
Summary
Motivated behavioral health professional with experience progressing from Peer Recovery Supporter to recovery house and peer support management. Skilled in motivational interviewing, relapse-prevention coaching, trauma-informed engagement, group facilitation, and accountability-based support. Seeking to transition into substance abuse counseling to apply my lived experience, leadership background, and strengths-based approach toward client growth, stability, and long-term recovery.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Recovery House Manager & Peer Support Supervisor
Community for New Direction
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Supervised 11 peer support staff and oversaw daily operations for a Level 3 men's recovery housing program
- Increased resident retention and program completion through structure, accountability, and supportive leadership
- Provided one-on-one SUD and MH focused discussion, focusing on relapse-prevention coaching, and practical CBT-style skill development
- Developed and facilitated Road to Empowered Living, an empowerment-focused recovery group
- Assisted with treatment planning, progress tracking, and documentation under clinical supervision
- Co-facilitated therapeutic groups focused on relapse prevention, emotional regulation, and communication skills
- Responded to crises with calm intervention, conflict mediation, and safety-first decision-making
- Helped residents access MAT, therapy, housing, employment, and other recovery resources
- Advocated for client needs and coordinated with clinical teams to ensure appropriate care and support
- Built rapport through empathy, active listening, and trauma-informed communication with firm professional boundaries
- Conducted program evaluation, implemented policy improvements, and strengthened phasing structure clarity
- Documented progress clearly and communicated updates to staff and care teams for continuity of support
- Led staff training, development, and performance evaluation to strengthen team effectiveness and client outcomes
- Networked with clinics, hospitals, and treatment providers to increase referrals and expand program access
- Strengthened operations through improved policies, volunteer involvement, and partnership with community resources
- Developed and implemented individualized recovery plans, transition plans and relapse prevention plans in collaboration with clients and support staff.
Peer Recovery Supporter
Community For New Direction
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided one-on-one coaching using motivational interviewing and recovery-focused conversation to help clients work through cravings, triggers, emotions, and setbacks
- Taught CBT-style coping tools, thought-reframing, grounding exercises, and relapse-prevention skills clients could apply in real-life situations
- Assisted in treatment planning and goal development under clinical supervision, updating notes and documentation to reflect client progress
- Facilitated and co-facilitated group sessions focusing on relapse-prevention, emotional regulation, communication, self-awareness, and life skills
- Created and led Road to Empowered Living, a structured empowerment group centered around confidence, identity, and personal growth
- Helped clients connect to MAT programs, therapy services, support groups, housing, and employment resources as part of recovery planning
- Advocated for clients during care coordination, ensuring needs, barriers, and goals were communicated clearly to the treatment team
- Provided crisis intervention support when needed — de-escalating situations calmly while prioritizing client safety and emotional stability
- Built rapport through empathy, honest conversation, trauma-informed communication, and respectful boundaries
- Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure treatment and housing were consistent, client-centered, and progress-focused
- Documented client interactions, improvements, and concerns clearly and timely for continuity of care and billing accuracy
- Supported clients in building life-skills and independence through goal-setting, confidence-building, and emotional regulation support
- Maintained professional ethics, confidentiality, and a therapeutic environment based in respect, safety, and recovery values
- contributed to personalized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to address individual client needs.
Education
CDCA (renewable) -
Chemical Dependency Professionals Board
Ohio10-2025
Certified Peer Recovery Supporter -
Department of Behavioral Health
Ohio10-2025
Pursuing LCDC Or Ministry Pathway
Columbus State
Columbus, OHMinister License -
Nazarene Church
South-Central Ohio District01.2025
HS Diploma -
Jonathan Alder
Plain City, OH05-2013
EMS/Fire Certificate of Completion -
Tolles Career And Technical Center
Plain City, OH05-2013
Skills
- CBT-based Skill Development
- Crisis Response & De-escalation
- Client Engagement & Rapport Building
- Boundary & Ethics Enforcement
- Team Supervision & Coaching
- Policy & Procedure Enforcement
- Program Structure & Compliance
- Documentation
- Conflict Resolution
- Resident Accountability
- Communication & Active Listening
- Performance Evaluation & Feedback
- Training & Onboarding Staff
- Scheduling & Shift Management
- Problem-Solving Under Pressure
- Empathy with Firm Boundaries
- Mental health awareness
- Substance abuse
- Lived Experience
- Motivational interviewing
- Client Data Software
- Case management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Websites
Interests
Timeline
Recovery House Manager & Peer Support Supervisor
Community for New Direction
08.2024 - 12.2025
Peer Recovery Supporter
Community For New Direction
08.2023 - 08.2024
CDCA (renewable) -
Chemical Dependency Professionals Board
Certified Peer Recovery Supporter -
Department of Behavioral Health
Pursuing LCDC Or Ministry Pathway
Columbus State
Minister License -
Nazarene Church
HS Diploma -
Jonathan Alder
EMS/Fire Certificate of Completion -
Tolles Career And Technical Center