Gina O’Leary
Baltimore,MD
Summary
I am an aspiring Peer Recovery Professional looking to combine my fifteen years of practical experience in the legal system with my recent training to learn skills to become a Certified Peer Specialist. I possess a strong knowledge of effective recovery processes and techniques. I am able to support individuals throughout their own recovery process. I am attentive to client needs with a passion to build strong working relationships. Additionally, I am adept at working in a fast-paced setting while managing multiple time sensitive projects.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Recovery Specialist (Training for Certification)
Emerge Baltimore, Inc.
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained Confidentiality through stringent handling of client charts and data.
- Educating and Supporting those who suffer from Substance Abuse Disorder.
- Facilitating and Co-Facilitating peer support groups in Intensive Outpatient and Aftercare setting.
- Providing a range of structured activities to assist clients and their recovery process and to support the goals of the individual’s documented individual service plan and/or Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP).
- Assisting individuals in identifying warning signs of relapse and helping them develop practical specific coping strategies that support recovery.
- Documenting and Entering Data on Client Forms from Intensive Outpatient Groups.
- Participating in meetings with the Treatment Team to coordinate services within the Agency.
- Developed resource materials such as tip sheets, educational handouts, or referral guides to assist clients throughout their journey toward lasting recovery.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with industry trends and enhance professional expertise as a Peer Recovery Specialist.
- Coordinated closely with clinical staff regarding updates on client progress or concerns that may require additional intervention or support.
Litigation Associate
Law Office of Mark W. Howes, LLC
07.2010 - 05.2011
- Managed all aspects of Criminal, Domestic, Civil and Traffic Cases, including consultations, visits with clients who are incarcerated, and court matters such as bond hearings
- Preliminary Hearings, Motions, Pleas, Bench Trials, Jury Trials, Sentencing Modifications, and Violations of Probation in both Circuit and District Court
- Handled MVA hearings for traffic matters, including meeting with clients, preparation and review of pleadings, takings of depositions, handling discovery issues
- Handled hearings and trials before Judges and Masters
Education
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist -
Maryland Addiction and Behavioral-Health Professionals Certification Board
Peer Recovery Specialist Training - undefined
The 3C Recovery Support Training Institute
Baltimore, MD02-2022
Juris Doctorate - undefined
University of Baltimore
06-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Jurisprudence
University of Baltimore
06-1998
Skills
- Knowledge and Understanding of Legal Issues & Documents/ Conflict Resolution & De-escalation/Goal Setting & Planning/Active Listening/Technical Proficient: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook/Mentor & Advocacy/ Wellness Recovery Action Planning/Crisis Management/Discharge Planning and Documentation/Mental health awareness/Relapse prevention
Timeline
Peer Recovery Specialist (Training for Certification)
Emerge Baltimore, Inc.
09.2022 - 04.2023
Litigation Associate
Law Office of Mark W. Howes, LLC
07.2010 - 05.2011
Peer Recovery Specialist Training - undefined
The 3C Recovery Support Training Institute
Juris Doctorate - undefined
University of Baltimore
Bachelor of Arts - Jurisprudence
University of Baltimore
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist -
Maryland Addiction and Behavioral-Health Professionals Certification Board