Desired Job Title
Behavioral Health TechnicianPeer Support (BHT) MTAssistant ManagerWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteLocation: Tucson, AZ, USPhoenix, AZNorthridge, CA
Open to relocation: Yes
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James Richardson
Recovery Support Specialist
Tucson,AZ
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Summary
Responsible professional experienced in coordinating behavioral support for clients. Strong history of maintaining accurate documentation and daily reports, helping clients and assisting with daily programming.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Faithland Recovery Center
Phoenix, Az
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and therapeutic tasks.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Supported group therapy sessions by facilitating discussions among patients.
- Fulfilled duties as a House Manager
- Driver, drove clients to and from class, appts, court, etc safe and timely
Peer Support (BHT) MT
Phoenix Rescue Mission
Phoenix, Az
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care.
- Monitored client behavior and reported changes to the treatment team.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions and supported peer interactions.
- Driver for the clients
- Documented client progress and participation in treatment plans.
- Monitored patient safety in all areas of the facility.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and treatments received.
Assistant Manager
Circle K Corp
Phoenix, Az
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Trained and mentored new staff in customer service techniques.
- Managed inventory levels and coordinated restocking of products.
- Assisted in developing promotional strategies to drive sales.
- Conducted regular audits to maintain store cleanliness and safety standards.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance overall store performance.
Education
Bradshaw Mountain High School
Prescott Valley, AZSome College (No Degree) - Health Education
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZBachelor of Science - Health Education
Concordia University-Portland
Portland, OR 04.1998 - 09.2001
Skills
- Behavioral observation
- Group therapy facilitation
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient safety monitoring
Certification
- Trauma Informed Care
- Peer Support
- Motivational Interviewing
- CPR
- De-escalation and crisis intervention
- House Management
- Basic Life Skills Training
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Faithland Recovery Center
09.2025 - Current
Peer Support (BHT) MT
Phoenix Rescue Mission
08.2024 - 06.2025
Assistant Manager
Circle K Corp
11.2021 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
Concordia University-Portland
04.1998 - 09.2001
Bradshaw Mountain High School
Some College (No Degree) - Health Education
Yavapai College