Leslie DePriest
Independence,MO
Summary
Experienced Family Advocate with 25 years of personal recovery and five years of professional support for families impacted by addiction. Specializes in fostering trust, delivering emotional guidance, and connecting families to community resources. Focused on empowering individuals through effective counseling and advocacy to promote lasting recovery and reunification.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Sunflower wellness retreat
Osawatomie, Kansas
06.2026 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care and support to individuals with substance abuse challenges, fostering their recovery and enhancing mental wellness.
- Monitored patient progress and documented behavioral observations, aiding multidisciplinary teams in implementing targeted substance abuse interventions.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to uphold treatment protocols and ensure a safe, supportive environment for patients.
CASE MANAGER/ COUNSELOR
Heartland behavioral health
Kansas City, Springfield, Bolivar, Missouri
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Facilitated group sessions and one-on-one meetings, fostering accountability and aiding clients in achieving sustained recovery.
- Facilitated group sessions and one-on-one meetings to encourage accountability and promote sustained recovery among clients.
- Conducted outreach initiatives, connecting at-risk populations to substance abuse resources and enhancing community awareness.
PEER SUPPORT
Compass health
Lebanon, Missouri
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided empathetic peer support to individuals recovering from substance abuse, creating a safe environment that encouraged open communication and trust.
- Facilitated group sessions and individual meetings, promoting accountability and fostering sustained recovery among clients.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to design personalized recovery plans that addressed individual needs and challenges.
FAMILY MENTOR
DCCCA Family Services
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Supported families emotionally and guided them through recovery processes to enhance child safety.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to families to promote recovery and child safety.
- Coordinated treatment referrals and communicated with providers to ensure families received timely progress updates.
- Conducted weekly random drug testing to ensure compliance with recovery goals.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Sunflower Treatment Center
Osawatomie, KS, USA
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Assessed patient behaviors and developed tailored therapeutic plans to address specific mental health needs.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to enhance patient coping skills and recovery.
- Organized therapeutic activities promoting healthy behaviors and substance abuse awareness.
- Organized therapeutic activities to promote healthy behaviors and raise awareness about substance abuse.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Gold Bridge Treatment Center
Louisburg, KS, USA
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Delivered crisis intervention and emotional support to patients experiencing mental health crises, fostering a safe environment for recovery.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to patients facing mental health challenges.
- Documented patient progress meticulously and coordinated transportation for appointments, ensuring continuity of care.
- Monitored patient behaviors during activities to guide treatment adjustments, enhancing therapeutic outcomes.
Education
MAADC II - Substance abuse and Co-occuring illness
Missouri's credentials
Jefferson City, Missouri11-2025
Associate of Science -
Missouri Credintialing Board
Jefferson CitySkills
- Substance Use Counseling
- Crisis management
- Case Management
- Behavioral Health Assessment
- Community Resource Coordination
- Family Treatment Coordination
- Crisis Management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team in the development of treatment program.
- Documented and resolved the experience with inpatient treatment which led to successful results.
- Communicated with daily staff members to better guide clients to a healthier life style
Certification
Certificate name, institution (year)
LANGUAGES
English | Advanced
Harm reduction CPS CSS PSS MAADC II PEER MENTOR
Timeline
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Sunflower wellness retreat
06.2026 - Current
CASE MANAGER/ COUNSELOR
Heartland behavioral health
01.2025 - 11.2025
PEER SUPPORT
Compass health
08.2024 - 12.2024
FAMILY MENTOR
DCCCA Family Services
07.2022 - 11.2023
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Sunflower Treatment Center
06.2021 - 06.2022
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Gold Bridge Treatment Center
09.2019 - 07.2021
MAADC II - Substance abuse and Co-occuring illness
Missouri's credentials
Associate of Science -
Missouri Credintialing Board
PUBLICATIONS
DCCCA.org
HARM REDUCTION
Peer Supervision credentials
Crisis Peer Credentials
Peer support Credential
PPF credentials
MAADC II credentials