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Hope O’Brien

Hope O’Brien

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
Pottstown,PA

Summary

Passionate Certified Peer Support Supervisor and Recovery Specialist dedicated to the lives of individuals with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder on their wellness journey. Caring supporter of recovering peers, using guidance of personal lived experience, toward tangible improvements by attentively implementing sound plans addressing each unique peer's personal goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Peer Specialist, Recovery Specialist

Valley Forge Medical Center
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Assessed individuals' needs and planned bespoke recovery programs to achieve personalized goals.
  • Documented activity for accurate, reliable records.
  • Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA guidelines.
  • Improved relapse prevention rates with targeted recovery program mentoring.
  • Supported clients with compassionate, empathetic face-to-face counseling

Certified Peer Specialist/Research Assistant

NHELC
10.2022 - 03.2023

Helped individuals set realistic goals based on personal life situations and strengths.

  • Used personal experienced to help clients understand issues and move toward recovery.
  • Connected clients with available resources to further treatment goals.
  • Shared resources, opportunities, and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
  • Used skills such as modeling, education and implantation to teach daily living and coping skills.

Certified Peer Specialist Supervisor

Creative Health Services Inc.
11.2014 - 07.2022
  • Helped individuals set realistic goals based on personal life situations and strengths.
  • Conducted assessments and documented updates in EHR.
  • Facilitated peer-to-peer conversations to support open communication among mentees.
  • Implemented strategies to help peers manage stress and difficult emotions with recovery model
  • Used personal experienced to help peers understand issues and move toward recovery.
  • Supervised up to 4 other Certified Peer Specialist while maintaining personal case load

Assistant Office Manager

Express Quality Services
02.2012 - 07.2013
  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.
  • Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings.
  • Recorded expenses and maintained accounting records.
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.

Skills

  • Direct Supervision
  • Resource Advocacy
  • Recovery Skills Modeling
  • Treatment Documentation
  • Peer Coaching
  • Team Meetings
  • Individual and Family Support
  • Substance Abuse Support
  • Peer Interaction
  • Skill Development
  • Recovery Planning
  • HIPAA Requirements
  • Document Coordination and Compliance

Certification

  • PCB, Certified Peer Specialist - 2014 expires 2024
  • Certified Peer Support Supervisor 2016 PCB approved vendor
  • PCB Certified Recovery Specialist completion in early September 2023, incomplete check status at PCB #12210
  • PCB Certified Family Recovery Support Specialist completion in early September 2023, incomplete check status PCB#12210

Timeline

Certified Peer Specialist, Recovery Specialist

Valley Forge Medical Center
05.2023 - 07.2023

Certified Peer Specialist/Research Assistant

NHELC
10.2022 - 03.2023

Certified Peer Specialist Supervisor

Creative Health Services Inc.
11.2014 - 07.2022

Assistant Office Manager

Express Quality Services
02.2012 - 07.2013
Hope O’BrienCertified Peer Recovery Specialist