Destiny Briceno

Santa Ana ,CA

Summary

Energetically trained by Nami Orange County, I excel in mental health advocacy and peer support, mastering self-care management and communication. My achievements include facilitating recovery through innovative support and breaking down barriers for understanding, significantly enhancing participant confidence and motivation. My approach combines profound empathy with critical problem-solving skills, setting a new standard in peer support.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Peer Support Specialist

Nami Orange County

Orange, CA

08.2018 - Current

Certificate of Completion - 80-hour Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Training from Peer Wellness Collective
Facilitate support through attentive listening and compassionate interactions.
Encourage recovery : Help people develop recovery goals and processes, and transition between levels of care
Assist people in developing self-awareness, confidence, motivation, and hope
Break down barriers: Help people break down barriers of understanding and experience

Education

Medical Assistant

UEI College

Garden Grove, CA

02-2024

High School Diploma -

Bolsa Grande High School

Garden Grove, CA

06-2017

Skills

Self-care management
Mental health advocacy
Communication
Peer support ethics
Recovery guidance
Relationship building skills

Problem-solving skills
I have been trained to help others who struggle with their mental health conditions, diagnoses
A non-judgmental attitude, and the ability to build trust
trained to assess and transfer participants who are suicidal to the crisis Warmline
Enforce participant conduct and set boundaries for abusive and sexual content callers

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