Client-focused Recovery Specialist with training and expertise to help individuals with mental, emotional, and substance abuse disorders. Excels in counseling, personalized support, and crisis intervention.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CERTIFIED RECOVERY SPECIALIST
TEMPLE-EPISCOPAL
PHILADELPHIA, PA
10.2022 - Current
Helping those who struggle with SUD and Mental Health
My role is to serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator for people in recovery in order to help prevent relaxation and promote long-term sobriety
Forming bonds with those going through similar experiences and talking freely about their own healing processes
Getting the person's attention and fostering a sense of trust by listening carefully without passing judgment, communicating with them openly and honestly, and keeping an eye out for any indicators of substance abuse
Making use of a number of techniques to get the person to open up, and then using that data to figure out how best to spend his or her time
aid patients with placement for treatment facilities
COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS CENTER
Philadelphia, PA
12.2021 - 06.2022
2022 (RESIGNED): Responsible for helping patients and their families navigate and access community services and other resources and adopt healthy behaviors
I support providers and Case Managers through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach.
Certified Recovery Specialist
THE COUNCIL OF SOUTHEAST (PROACT)
Philadelphia, PA
12.2019 - 12.2021
Police-Assisted Diversion: multi-service public health Organization
Coordinate client referrals to support groups, medical care, legal assistance, public benefits, identification, procurement, and other supportive services
Helped clients diagnosed with addictive disease disorders increase skills, explore talents, and build self-esteem.
Education
NAACDAC (Naadac the Association For Addiction) ASAM CERTIFIED (Provider #193784) - Psychology Studies
IAP (International Association of Professions Career College)
06.2023
SBIRT Curriculum Foundation Training for SUDs -
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ADDICTION PSYCHIATRY Dental School
04.2023
Stigma and Substance Use Disorders -
UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies Addressing
04.2023
(BHTEN ) Behavioral Health Training & Education Network Harm Reduction -
11.2021
The District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund CERTIFIED RECOVERY SPECIALIST TRAINING -
William Penn
09.2019
G.E.D - GED Studies
William Penn Senior High School
Phila, PA
2000
Skills
Specializing in Group Facilitation
Proficient in Public Speaking
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Specializing in Mens Empowerment
Goal Planning
Advocate of Addiction Awareness
Proficient in Grief studies and tragic loss
Clinical Documentation
Case Management
Defining Treatment Objectives
Community Resources
Patient Advocacy
Crisis Response
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Goal Setting
Individual Therapy
Client Evaluation
Crisis Management
Progress Reporting
Crisis Intervention
Timeline
CERTIFIED RECOVERY SPECIALIST
TEMPLE-EPISCOPAL
10.2022 - Current
COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS CENTER
12.2021 - 06.2022
Certified Recovery Specialist
THE COUNCIL OF SOUTHEAST (PROACT)
12.2019 - 12.2021
NAACDAC (Naadac the Association For Addiction) ASAM CERTIFIED (Provider #193784) - Psychology Studies
IAP (International Association of Professions Career College)
SBIRT Curriculum Foundation Training for SUDs -
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ADDICTION PSYCHIATRY Dental School
Stigma and Substance Use Disorders -
UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies Addressing
(BHTEN ) Behavioral Health Training & Education Network Harm Reduction -
The District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund CERTIFIED RECOVERY SPECIALIST TRAINING -