Dorothy D Davis
Mount Laurel,NJ
Summary
Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills builds meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Offers crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through traumatic experiences. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Legacy Treatment Center
11.2017 - Current
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
- Fostered relationships with partner agencies and other interested parties to build pipeline of supportive services.
- Participated in clinical staffing meetings and coordinated with clinical staff to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Attended classes and seminars to enhance knowledge of equipment and operating systems.
- Communicated with individuals' family members, offering information and insight into support services available at community level.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and support meetings whenever needed.
- Observed strict regulations and procedures regarding each individual to maintain confidentiality of personal and health information.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Science - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10.2020
Skills
- Living Skills Assistance
- Community Health Center Credentialing
- Community Services Information
- Issue Resolution Abilities
- Patient Interaction
- Medication Identification
- Intervention Strategies
- Peer Support
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Group Activities
- Client Goal Planning
- Resident Support
- Community Mental Health Programs
Certification
Consumer Connections (MHANJ) - Galloway, NJ
Mental Health Recovery & W.R.A.P. - Completed 6/16
108 Hours Core Training Curriculum - Graduated 8/16
Approved by New Jersey Certification Board, Inc. - New Brunswick, NJ
Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (Mental Health) - 2018 to 2020
Completed 500 Hours of Supervised Peer Supported Community Service - 8/2019 - 8/2021
American Red Cross - Philadelphia, PA
CPR/BLS/AED Certified - 10/2016 - 10/2018
Living Proof Recovery Center fo Family Services - Voorhees, NJ
Trained on administering Naloxone w/ Overdose Prevention Kit - Completed May 2019
Volunteer
DBSA (Depression Bipolar Support Alliance) - Mt. Holly, NJ - December 2016 - March 2020
Teach and role model the value of every individual's recovery experience. Format a model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies for the group and to share their personal experiences. Continue to develop and share recovery-oriented materials with the group during sessions while providing effective recovery-based services. Show consumers different ways to create their own personal wellness while supporting stages of their recovery process. Open group dialog with extensive peer to peer support talk to discover many ways to cope and manage life issues.
Computer & Application Expertise
Window 10+, Microsoft Suite 2010, AVAYA one-X Communication, Adobe Acrobat, Encoder Pro, SQL, Care Radius, ICD10, CPR4, Medical Terminology, Navinet, PEAR Portal, DSM-5 DDX, DSM-5-TR, HCPCS, Microsoft Edge, CHROME, Microsoft TEAM, ZOOM, Google One
Timeline
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Legacy Treatment Center
11.2017 - Current
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
University of Phoenix