Hi, I’m
LaRena Darrow
Luther,OK
Summary
Dynamic Peer Recovery Specialist with a proven track record at [Previous Employer], adept at fostering client relationships and facilitating support groups. Skilled in motivational interviewing and crisis intervention, I empower individuals to navigate recovery barriers, enhancing their mental health and resilience through empathetic guidance and resource navigation.
Overview
2026
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Recovery Specialist
2024 - Current (2 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Conducted regular check-ins with clients, monitoring progress and addressing any barriers to recovery.
- I support individuals in need of resources, and provide additional emotional support.
Education
Bryant & Stratton CollegeNY
Bachelor of Science from Human Services
03-2026
Skills
- Mental health awareness
- Substance abuse
- Relapse prevention
- Social media engagement
- Motivational interviewing
- Resource navigation
- Empathy development
- Assertiveness training
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Peer support
- Self-care techniques
- Routine maintenance
- Documentation
- Client relationship building
- Investigation techniques
- Investigative tools
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Support group facilitation
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- Time management abilities
- Decision-making
- Emotional support
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Clinical documentation
- Active listening
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Reliability
- Positive reinforcement
- Mental health support
- Adaptability
- Intervention planning
- Professionalism
- Intervention support
- Interpersonal skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Crisis management
- Relationship building
- Team building
- Positive patient experiences
- Analytical thinking
- Mental health assessment
- Task prioritization
- Care planning
- Analytical skills
- Crisis intervention
- Schedule management
- Treatment plans
- Data confidentiality
- Interpersonal communication
- Written communication
- Case management
- Patient intake
- Suicide prevention
- Confidentiality practices
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
- Crisis response
- Group facilitation
- Coping methods
- Stress management
- Grief counseling
- Client needs assessment
- Career counseling
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
Certification
- NCPS - National Certified Peer Specialist
Timeline
Peer Recovery Specialist
2024 - Current (2 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Bryant & Stratton College
Bachelor of Science from Human Services