Jack Fine
Peer Behavioral Health Specialist
Lawrence,KS
Summary
Organized Peer Behavioral Health Specialist with exemplary communication and collaboration skills. Enthusiastic and outgoing with a vast understanding of treatment resources and services that meet patient needs. Adept at performing risk assessment, crisis intervention and psycho-education. Highly-motivated individual with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
Lawrence, KS
05.2023 - Current
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
- Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals in identifying and re-engaging with family, friends and other natural supports to build support system..
Case Manager
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
Lawrence, KS
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
- Maintained logs and electronic client records following department and agency policies for effective monitoring.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
- Linked clients with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies to help claim or reclaim individual autonomy.
- Transitioned clients to different providers based on progress or needs.
- Facilitated ongoing case management services to support successful outcomes and meet stabilization goals.
- Developed comprehensive client-driven case plan with short and long-term goals.
- Assisted individuals with eligibility for available benefits.
Behavioral Health Specialist
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
Lawrence, KS
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Documented information for charts, progress reports, assessments and other paperwork within specific timeframes.
- Assessed patient needs and recommended appropriate courses of treatment.
- Transported clients to appointments and court hearings, delivering compassionate, continued support in difficult situations.
- Administered psychotropic drugs and other medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
- Participated in assessments and visits with patients in various types of settings.
- Delivered seamless care, minimizing misuse and diversion through close collaboration with peers.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Led individual and group therapy sessions to promote patient wellness and independence.
- Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
Freight Associate
The Home Depot
Lawrence , KS
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted in loading and unloading merchandise from delivery trucks for quick processing and stocking.
- Created appropriate storage space within assigned areas, transporting and stacking received items safely.
- Aided sales personnel in moving fixtures around warehouse or storage area.
- Picked and packed required merchandise from storage areas and delivered to sales floors.
- Inspected and reported or repaired damaged cargo.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Read and attached appropriate labels and tags to products and packages for identification purposes.
- Used ladders and pallet jacks to load and unload merchandise weighing up to 200 pounds.
- Assisted in training new warehouse employees.
Volunteer
Valley Restart Shelter
Hemet, CA
08.2013 - 05.2017
- Improved operations by assisting with various entry-level tasks, saving valuable time for busy staff
- Kept facilities organized, clean and well-maintained to best meet program needs
- Sorted and distributed food to disadvantaged families, including canned goods and fresh produce
- Prepared and distributed meals for disadvantaged families and individuals
- Washed, dried and sorted laundry for shelter community
- Organized recycling and removed trash in shelter facilities and surrounding areas
- Dispensed materials and paperwork to all parties and filed away paperwork once completed.
- Adhered to high level of standards and values, and maintained professional demeanor.
- Collaborated with community leaders, organizations and public agencies to promote community service programs.
- Completed assigned duties and consistently produced high volume of work to support daily business needs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
University of La Verne
La Verne, CABachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.2021
High School Diploma -
West Valley High School
Hemet, CA05.2017
Skills
- Telephone and in-person counseling
- Time Management
- Planning & organizing
- Adaptability
- Performance optimization
- Emotional awareness
- Mood disorders knowledge
- Behavior monitoring
- Charting and other documentation
- Patient health assessments
- Crisis evaluation and intervention
- Tracking client progress
- Highly effective communication
- Client goal planning
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Treatment plans knowledge
- Group facilitation
- Critical thinking
- Community outreach expert
- Homeless and dual diagnosed populations
- Rapport Building
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Assistance
Accomplishments
- Proud member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
- Awarded academic honors and placed on the Dean's list of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the 2018-2019 academic year
- Effectively managed a caseload of over a dozen clients, providing adequate levels of care to each
- Have hosted both a meditation and exercise group for clients to teach self-management skills and to promote healthy living
- Certified training in CPR and Mental Health First-Aid
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
05.2023 - Current
Case Manager
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
10.2022 - 05.2023
Behavioral Health Specialist
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
08.2021 - 10.2022
Freight Associate
The Home Depot
03.2020 - 08.2021
Volunteer
Valley Restart Shelter
08.2013 - 05.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
University of La Verne
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Kansas
High School Diploma -
West Valley High School