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Daniel Rizzi

Phoenix,Arizona

Summary

Competent, certified Peer Support Specialist knowledgeable about behavioral health program requirements, support strategies and skill-building techniques. Focused on helping clients improve wellbeing and functioning by preventing substance abuse and improving confidence. Hardworking, reliable and dedicated.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Communications Specialist/ Peer Mentor

New Freedom OPS
09.2023 - Current

Engage in written communication with AZDOC inmates to prepare them for re-entry.

Regularly engage in one-on-one mentoring, schedule appointments, send and receive email correspondence, maintain and monitor programs like Salesforce and KIPU, data entry, attend meetings and all required trainings on Relias, and perform other general duties appropriate for assignment.

Lead Behavioral Health Technician

Cactus Wren Community Services LLc
10.2022 - 08.2023
  • Developed strong rapport with clients, establishing trust and encouraging open dialogue about their experiences and challenges.
  • Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
  • Assisted with medication administration and counting and pouring medications.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress for accurate reporting and effective communication among the treatment team.
  • Led interdisciplinary case conferences, fostering collaboration among team members for better client outcomes.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Facilitated groups daily and completed all DAP notes.

Behavioral Health Technician

LJ's Community Services LLc
12.2022 - 07.2023
  • Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
  • Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
  • Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
  • Conducted assessments for accurate diagnoses, leading to the development of personalized treatment plans.
  • Facilitated groups daily and completed all DAP notes

Education

High School Diploma -

Wood-Ridge High School
Wood Ridge, NJ
06.2004

Skills

  • Peer Advocacy
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Patient Intake
  • Rapport Building
  • Team Collaboration
  • Group facilitation
  • Effective collaboration and interaction
  • Crisis Intervention
  • File and Record Keeping
  • Support Group Facilitation
  • Substance Abuse Knowledge
  • CPI/CPR Certifications
  • Up to date Relias Training

Timeline

Communications Specialist/ Peer Mentor

New Freedom OPS
09.2023 - Current

Behavioral Health Technician

LJ's Community Services LLc
12.2022 - 07.2023

Lead Behavioral Health Technician

Cactus Wren Community Services LLc
10.2022 - 08.2023

High School Diploma -

Wood-Ridge High School
Daniel Rizzi