Demetrius Fitzgerald
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Recovery Specialist
Harbor House Substance Abuse Halfway House
10.2014 - 11.2019
- Collaborated with maintenance staff to repair equipment and maintain performance levels without sacrificing operational efficiency.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA guidelines.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Administered random toxicity and breathalyzer tests to assess adherence to recovery plans.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
Command Sargent Major
U.S. Army Medical Command
06.1978 - 08.2010
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Analyzed intelligence reports and identified potential tactical threats.
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
- Devised and implemented battle plans to achieve tactical objectives.
- Executed tactical operations with accuracy and control.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
- Communicated with command centers to develop and execute tactical plans.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
- Conducted and oversaw interrogations, briefings and debriefings.
Education
Fort Benning, GA
Master of Science - Political Science
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN08.2010
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL08.1990
Skills
- Violence Prevention
- Peer Support
- Asset Location
- Body Language Expertise
- Relationship Issues Management
- Crisis Response
- Recovery Coaching
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
Certification
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]Peer recovery Specialties ICCADA
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]CPR
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]Expert M16A1 Rifle
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]PNOC US Army7Corp 1982
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]BNOC US Army 4th Infantry Division
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe] Sargent Majors Academy Fort Bliss, Tx 2008
Timeline
Peer Recovery Specialist
Harbor House Substance Abuse Halfway House
10.2014 - 11.2019
Command Sargent Major
U.S. Army Medical Command
06.1978 - 08.2010
Master of Science - Political Science
University of Memphis
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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