Crystal Matney Horn
Grundy,VA
Summary
Understanding Peer Support Specialist knowledgeable in care system navigation and willing to share life experiences related to mental illness. Energetic professional with close to 2 years of expertise providing mental support as well as advice and assistance to those wanting to change lives positively. Hands-on Peer Support Specialist known for helping people in challenging situations and achieving recovery successes. Offering more than 9 years of sobriety and ready to help others reclaim lives through use of proper services. Empathetic and proven to build trusting relationships with clients. Caring with genuine concern for wellbeing of peers.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Peer Recovery Specialist
Cumberland Mountain Community Services
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Helped patients to deal with realities of SUD diagnoses and develop coping skills.
- Managed caseload of 20+ patients with substance dependence and co-occurring disorders.
- Directed person-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and support meetings whenever needed.
- Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
- Observed strict regulations and procedures regarding each individual to maintain confidentiality of personal and health information.
- Increased awareness of and supported participation in self-help and advocacy organizations.
- Worked with the MAT Program, Drug court, probation office and the Laurels
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Hurley High School
Hurley, VA07.1998
Skills
- Recovery Coaching
- Peer Support
- Resource Recovery
- Motivational Interviewing
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Documentation Abilities
- Emotional Support
- HIPAA Requirements
- Mental Health Support
- Coping Methods
- Community Resources and Education
- Client Care
- Peer Coaching
- Monitoring Recovery
- Community Mental Health Programs
- Dynamic Communication Skills
- Outpatient Procedures
- Recovery Guidance
- Effective Listening
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Cognitive Behavior Practices
- Interventions Understanding
- Legal Processes
Certification
- Registered Peer Recovery Specialist Virginia Board of Counseling - Issued 01/09/2023 # 0735000654
- Certified in REVIVE- Train the Trainer
- Certified in APPR - Train the Trainer
- Certified in MARS - Train the Trainer
- Certified CPMC- Train the Trainer
- Billing and Documentation
Additional Information
- Co-Facilitator of Celebrate Recovery Meeting
- Co-Facilitator of Living Free Meetings
- Facilitator of Smart Recovery Groups
- Co-Facilitator of Drug Court Approved Meeting 2020-Current
Timeline
Registered Peer Recovery Specialist
Cumberland Mountain Community Services
11.2021 - 05.2023
High School Diploma - General Studies
Hurley High School
- Registered Peer Recovery Specialist Virginia Board of Counseling - Issued 01/09/2023 # 0735000654
- Certified in REVIVE- Train the Trainer
- Certified in APPR - Train the Trainer
- Certified in MARS - Train the Trainer
- Certified CPMC- Train the Trainer
- Billing and Documentation
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