Eric Emery
Midvale,Utah
Summary
Compassionate peer recovery support professional with experience in CSSRS assessments, trauma-informed care, and behavioral health documentation. Skilled in active listening, clear communication, and building trust with clients in recovery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CPSS
Odyssey House of Utah
Millcreek, Utah
12.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with diverse clients to achieve treatment goals and resolve issues related to their recovery plans.
- Facilitated peer support sessions for individuals to enhance their recovery journey. in behavioral health agency peer recovery sessions.
- Provided emotional support by actively listening and validating clients' feelings during sessions.
- Conduct Columbia-suicide severity rating scales (CSSRS) with clients to ensure safety of clients with a history of suicidal ideation.
- Provided documentation through UWITS and Best Notes for state records of clients progress through their recovery and treatment.
- Attended training related to mental health topics such as trauma-informed care or evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Sober Living House Manager
Journey Treatment Centers
Midvale, Utah
01.2025 - Current
- Managed sober living house operations for Journey Treatment Centers residential recovery program.
- Enforced house rules, curfews, and resident expectations in daily routines.
- Enforced consequences for violations of house rules in accordance with policies set forth by management.
- Conducted room inspections and monitored facility cleanliness for safe living conditions.
- Conducted random drug screenings on site per facility policy guidelines.
- Coordinated admissions, move-ins, and discharge plans with clinical staff.
- Conducted regular meetings with residents to discuss progress, challenges, and successes.
- Documented resident behavior, incidents, and daily house logs accurately.
Plumbers Apprentice
Uni-West
Riverton, Utah
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Installed water and drainage systems for buildings and homes under a plumber's supervision.
- Collaborated with skilled plumber to repair pipes and fixtures, ensuring safe water supply.
- Assisted in fixture replacement, including sinks, toilets, and valves, contributing to timely project completion.
- Operated tools and equipment such as hand saws, pipe cutters, and drills on a daily basis.
- Inspected worksites to determine the presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions, and crew errors.
- Ensured safe and efficient work environments by regularly cleaning and tidying job sites. and removed debris from Uni-West projects.
- Reviewed blueprints and building codes to determine details and procedures for work.
- Measured pipe lengths and marked cuts for Uni-West installations.
Laborer and concrete finisher
Tou Concrete and Construction
Taylorville, UT
03.2018 - 08.2021
- Set up forms, braces, and reinforcement for concrete pours.
- Prepared concrete job sites for Tou Concrete and Construction crews.
- Ensured availability of materials and tools on-site to streamline workflow.
- Assisted operators with digging, grading, and site leveling work.
- Followed safety rules during demolition and construction support duties.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Coordinated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and meet project deadlines.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Cleaned work areas, equipment, and debris after concrete tasks.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Introduced ideas and solutions that improved team performance and project outcomes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Hesser College
Manchester, NHSkills
- Peer recovery support
- CSSRS assessment
- Behavioral health documentation
- Crisis intervention
- Urine drug screening
- Residential program operations
- Recovery support
- Client record keeping
- Active listening
- Clear communication
- Trauma informed care
- Peer advocacy
- Mental health awareness
- Relapse prevention
- Boundary setting
- Resource navigation
- Rapport building
- Peer support ethics
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Leadership training
Certification
- Certified Peer Support Specialist
Timeline
CPSS
Odyssey House of Utah
12.2025 - Current
Sober Living House Manager
Journey Treatment Centers
01.2025 - Current
Plumbers Apprentice
Uni-West
08.2021 - 07.2024
Laborer and concrete finisher
Tou Concrete and Construction
03.2018 - 08.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Hesser College