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LaCretia Nelson

LaCretia Nelson

CHICAGO,IL

Summary

Dynamic Recovery Support Specialist with a proven track record at Turning Point, skilled in behavioral health interventions and crisis management. Expert in client relationship building and goal-setting, facilitating seamless transitions to community living. Committed to enhancing client well-being through empathetic support and effective resource connections.

Experienced with providing comprehensive support to individuals in recovery. Utilizes therapeutic techniques to facilitate client progress and well-being. Knowledge of crisis intervention and effective communication strategies to foster supportive environment.

Passionate counselor dedicated to improving lives of individuals struggling with addiction and other behavioral disorders. Caring supporter of recovering patients with guidance toward tangible improvements and relapse prevention. Attentively implements sound treatment plans addressing unique patient needs and helps attain long-term behavioral goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Recovery Support Specialist

Turning Point
03.2024 - 05.2025
  • Facilitated client transitions to community living with comprehensive discharge planning and post-discharge follow up.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of local community resources available to clients in order to provide accurate information and appropriate referrals when needed.
  • Acted as a liaison between clients and external agencies, including housing providers, legal services, and medical professionals to ensure seamless access to required supports.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, ensuring client safety and connecting them with appropriate resources for further support.

Social Service Career Trainee

Illinois Dept of Human Services
10.2023 - 02.2024
  • Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
  • Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
  • Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
  • Supported departmental tasks to increase understanding of industry processes.

Mental Health Support Worker

MacNeal Hospital
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Reduced patient anxiety through active listening, problem-solving, and crisis intervention techniques.
  • Supported patients in achieving personal goals through goal-setting exercises and step-by-step guidance.
  • Recognized and responded to signs of potential self-harm or suicide risk, utilizing appropriate intervention strategies and resources to ensure patient safety.
  • Enhanced patient well-being by providing empathetic and compassionate support in daily activities.

Education

Health And Physical Education - Psychology

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS
04.1999

Skills

  • Behavioral health interventions
  • Mental health awareness
  • Professional boundaries
  • Relapse prevention
  • Goal setting assistance
  • Wellness coaching
  • Peer support expertise
  • Client relationship building
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration

Certification

WRAP ( Wellness Recovery Action Plan)

BLS/First Aid

Timeline

Recovery Support Specialist

Turning Point
03.2024 - 05.2025

Social Service Career Trainee

Illinois Dept of Human Services
10.2023 - 02.2024

Mental Health Support Worker

MacNeal Hospital
09.2021 - 04.2022

Health And Physical Education - Psychology

Rust College

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