Kimberly Torres
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Compassionate and caring Certified Peer Specialist with almost a decade of experience in various treatment environments. Extremely skilled at building trust with diverse individuals to promote client honesty and growth during recovery processes. Seek to leverage abilities and pursue employment in empowering settings focused on mental health and substance abuse care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Peer Specialist
Community Behavioral Health Center
Philadelphia, PA
01.2022 - Current
- Served as advocate by attending meetings with family members and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrated cultural responsiveness to support diverse families and communities.
- Shared personal stories and experiences to provide hope, advocacy and one-on-one support to peers.
- Assisted clients with determining goals, planning steps and reaching treatment objectives.
- Helped individuals connect with program resources for further support and treatment assistance.
- Actively listened to client concerns without judgment or bias while maintaining confidentiality.
- Assisted in the coordination of follow-up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Encouraged clients to engage in social activities that promote positive coping skills.
- Provided supportive counseling and coaching to clients facing emotional challenges.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Served as Interim Supervisor for CPS team.
Community Recovery Specialist
Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard
Philadelphia, PA
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided Peer Support to Participants in several capacities.
- Conducted Intakes, Direct Support, Groups, and Special Events.
- Provide and connect participants to resources to further their recovery and/or social integration.
- Worked with Clinical Supervisor to create Family Orientation Program.
- Educated and connected participants to alternative M.A.T options.
- Supervised lab sample collection.
- Completed documentation, scanning, filing, and audits of counselor billing times.
- Put together list of applicable resources and helped secure necessary referrals.
- Attended treatment meetings to outline and review plans.
Education
Diploma -
Twin Valley High School
Skills
- Documentation abilities
- Community resources
- Crisis management
- Conflict resolution
- Communication
- Client evaluation
- Motivational Interviewing
- Social Perceptiveness
Certification
Certified Peer Specialist Supervisor
Youth and Young Adult
Co-Occurring Disorders
Mental Health First Aid
WRAP Seminar I
Motivational Interviewing I
Timeline
Certified Peer Specialist
Community Behavioral Health Center
01.2022 - Current
Community Recovery Specialist
Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard
08.2018 - 07.2020
Diploma -
Twin Valley High School
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