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Margaret Neighoff

Sykesville,MD

Summary

Highly motivated Peer Recovery Specialist seeking opportunities to utilize personal experiences, and unique ability to engage individuals to help them meet their recovery goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Peer Recovery Specialist

Carroll Hospital Center
09.2022 - Current
  • Meets with Overdose survivors and high-risk substance use individuals in the community.
  • Provides education on harm reduction techniques and Nalaxone training.
  • Coordinates care with providers and community agencies.
  • Completes referrals to substance use treatment programs.
  • Attends Carroll County Overdose Fatality Reviews and community meetings on substance use.
  • Leads adult and adolescent substance use prevention and relapse groups for Partial Hospitalization Program.

Peer Recovery Specialist

Carroll Hospital Center
07.2019 - 08.2022
  • Completed Brief Interventions using motivational Interviewing.
  • Built rapport by using personal experience experience to help individuals meet their recovery goals.
  • Coordinated care with Healthcare providers.
  • Completed referrals to substance use programs and community services.
  • Provided education on harm reduction techniques.


Sales Representative and Account Manager

State Farm Insurance-Cherie Green-Johnson Agency
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Maintained and serviced client accounts.
  • Completed insurance and financial reviews.
  • Educated clients on new products and services.
  • Worked as part of team to achieve monthly sales goals.

Office Manager, Sales Representative

State Farm Insurance Inc Elaine Gossage Agency
09.2005 - 06.2018
  • Managed and trained office staff and sales representatives.
  • Exceeded insurance and financial sales goals.
  • Planed and organized team building events.



Education

General Studies

Carroll Community College
Westminster, MD

Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Goal Oriented
  • Team Player
  • Problem Solver
  • Efficient in Microsoft office and Outlook

Certification

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Registered Peer Supervisor

Adult & Adolescent Mental Health First Aid

Maryland Property, Casualty, Life & Health Insurance License

BLS CPR Certified

Naloxone Trainer

Timeline

Community Peer Recovery Specialist

Carroll Hospital Center
09.2022 - Current

Peer Recovery Specialist

Carroll Hospital Center
07.2019 - 08.2022

Sales Representative and Account Manager

State Farm Insurance-Cherie Green-Johnson Agency
06.2018 - 07.2019

Office Manager, Sales Representative

State Farm Insurance Inc Elaine Gossage Agency
09.2005 - 06.2018

General Studies

Carroll Community College
Margaret Neighoff