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L. Sage Arno

Brooklyn,N.Y.

Summary

Interested in obtaining a position within a chemical dependency or behavioral health care setting. Caring, empathetic Addiction Specialist with 10 years of experience in behavioral health settings. Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different patient groups to encourage honesty and growth in recovery from substance use and mental health struggles. I am interested in pursuing a new role with Interborough Developmental and Consultation Center.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Recovery Coach

Self-employeed
01.2022 - Current
  • Encouraged clients'' sense of responsibility for their recovery journey by teaching them essential coping strategies and relapse prevention techniques.
  • Mentored new Recovery Coaches, sharing best practices and contributing to their professional development.
  • Gathered information about useful resources and helped coordinate referrals.
  • Provided client records and notes for legal proceedings.
  • Improved relapse prevention rates with targeted recovery program mentoring.

Addiction Specialist

Williamsburg House Sober Living
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
  • Maintained detailed records of clientt progress, ensuring accurate tracking and appropriate adjustments to treatment plans.
  • Implemented motivational interviewing strategies to help clients explore personal motivations for change.
  • Promoted harm reduction strategies as part of a holistic approach to treating substance use disorders.
  • Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as needed to ensure continued growth and success in recovery.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed, effectively deescalating situations and supporting patient safety.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients struggling with addiction.
  • Coordinated with community resources to ensure seamless transitions between levels of care for clients during their recovery journey.

Addiction Recovery Technician

The Resource Counseling Center
12.2019 - 05.2020
  • Scheduled appointments, coordinated patient care, greeted and attended to clients’ immediate needs, delegated insurance eligibility for clients, initial screening, recovery coach, facilitated recovery support groups, provided support and encouragement to clients, met with individuals for private coaching sessions, record keeping and note-taking for individual and group sessions
  • Served as a liaison between clients on caseload and their primary care providers, streamlining communication to ensure comprehensive care.
  • Developed trusting relationships with clients by maintaining a non-judgmental atmosphere while emphasizing personal accountability.
  • Enhanced patient engagement and motivation through empathetic communication and rapport-building techniques.
  • Supported families of patients undergoing addiction treatment, providing education on the recovery process and guidance for effective emotional support.
  • Partnered with community organizations to expand available resources for individuals seeking addiction treatment services.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create customized addiction recovery plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering open dialogue and peer support among patients in the recovery process.

Childcare Specialist

CARE.COM
01.2010 - 01.2018
  • Provided homework help and tutored clients, organized meal prep and provided meals for children, organized drop offs and pickups for multiple children, performed other duties as assigned
  • Achieved timely completion of daily tasks while balancing multiple priorities related to child supervision, meal preparation, and activity planning.
  • Organized fun field trips that enriched children''s educational experiences outside of the classroom setting.
  • Provided guidance during creative playtime activities, fostering imaginative thinking skills among the children in my care group.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.

Sales Associate

M&L VISION CENTER
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree -

Manhattan College
05.2020

CASAC-T -

The Resource Training Center
01.2020

Recovery Coach/Peer Advocate -

The Resource Training Center
12.2019

Advanced Regents Diploma -

Bishop Kearney High School
06.2013

Skills

  • Relapse Prevention
  • Intervention Planning
  • Referral Networking
  • Client Education
  • Continuing education
  • Client Advocacy
  • Goal Setting
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Legal Compliance
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Crisis Intervention

Certification

  • ECR
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Peer Ethics training
  • MATS/MARS training
  • Mental Health First Aid training

Pronouns

they/them/theirs

Timeline

Addiction Specialist

Williamsburg House Sober Living
09.2022 - 12.2023

Recovery Coach

Self-employeed
01.2022 - Current

Addiction Recovery Technician

The Resource Counseling Center
12.2019 - 05.2020

Sales Associate

M&L VISION CENTER
01.2011 - 01.2013

Childcare Specialist

CARE.COM
01.2010 - 01.2018

Bachelor’s Degree -

Manhattan College

CASAC-T -

The Resource Training Center

Recovery Coach/Peer Advocate -

The Resource Training Center

Advanced Regents Diploma -

Bishop Kearney High School

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