Lateef Glivens
Recovery Support Peer Specialist
Katy,TX
Summary
Passionate recovery support peer specialist dedicated to improving lives of individuals and families struggling with addiction and other behavioral disorders. Caring supporter of recovering patients and families with guidance toward tangible improvements and relapse prevention. Attentively implements sound treatment plans addressing unique patient needs and helps attain long-term behavioral and recovery goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Recovery Support Peer Specialist
Palmer Drug Abuse Program
07.2021 - Current
- Provide coaching and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Facilitate group and individual coaching in outpatient setting to over 150 families per month.
- Maintain client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA guidelines.
- Support clients with compassionate, empathetic face-to-face coaching.
- Document case management activity for accurate, reliable records.
- Develop individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Assess individuals' needs and planned recovery programs to achieve personalized goals.
- Coordinate referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Display sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Administer random toxicity and breathalyzer tests to assess adherence to recovery plans.
- Provide comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Develop goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Utilize dialectical behavioral therapy and cognitive behavior therapy strategies to promote adherence to care plans, adoption of healthy behaviors and engagement in self-care.
Behavioral Health Technician/ Recovery Coach
Unlimited Visions Aftercare
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for more than 25 new admissions per month.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Prepared and submitted daily shift reports to management.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Administered medications to relieve symptoms and monitor effects on clients.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Houston Community College
Houston07.2024
Skills
Monitoring Recovery
- Peer Support
- Recovery Coaching
- Residential Treatment
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Case Planning and Management
- Individual Recovery Plans
- Group Facilitation Support
- Supervisory Support
- Crisis Situations
- Treatment Options
- Skilled in Mediation
Certification
- Certified Recovery Support Peer Specialist, TCB - 11/29/2022- Certification# 50726-1122
Timeline
Lead Recovery Support Peer Specialist
Palmer Drug Abuse Program
07.2021 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician/ Recovery Coach
Unlimited Visions Aftercare
01.2019 - 10.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Houston Community College
- Certified Recovery Support Peer Specialist, TCB - 11/29/2022- Certification# 50726-1122
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