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Martine Bourque

Fort Kent,ME

Summary

Empathetic mental health professional highly accomplished in crisis intervention, I bring more than 20 years of experience working in the mental health and social services fields. I am compassionate, solution-oriented, and dedicated to providing exceptional care. I am successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong work ethic and exhibiting a positive attitude.

Hands-on Peer Support Specialist is known for helping people in challenging situations and achieving recovery successes. Offering more than 30 years of sobriety and ready to help others reclaim lives through the use of proper services.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Peer Support Specialist

AMHC
11.2022 - 08.2023
  • Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
  • Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
  • Participated in clinical staffing meetings and coordinated with clinical staff to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
  • Increased awareness of and supported participation in self-help and advocacy organizations.
  • Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
  • Transported individuals to medical appointments and support meetings whenever needed.
  • Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
  • Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.

Peer Support Specialist

Bay Cove Emergency Services
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Providing support to persons served during mental health crisis evaluations within the community
  • Providing support to persons served during mental health crisis evaluations in the emergency department setting
  • Participate in team meetings and individual supervision on persons served

Mental Health Worker

Bay Cove Emergency Services
10.2018 - 12.2019
  • Provide support to people with severe mental illness in a 3-5 day Unit
  • Assist members in creating and implementing an action plan to attain their goals (employment, housing, education, health management)
  • Prepare and fill intake assessment
  • Provide support and transportation to job searches/interviews
  • Shop and prepare meals
  • Attend team meetings

Residential Relief Counselor

Vinfen
10.2018 - 04.2019
  • Provide support and transportation to job searches/interviews Outreach and encourage participation with social activities and art programs
  • Provide assistance in a group home setting
  • Safe and effective medication administration and documentation

Case Manager II

Gaudenzia
06.2017 - 09.2017
  • Provide individualized evaluation and counseling for all reentrants
  • Provide ongoing case management services to all Mental Health recipients at the facility
  • Provide educational seminars and facilitate groups
  • Increase collaboration with referral agencies and potential employers
  • Provide support to reentrants in every step of their employment process
  • Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health

Direct Care Counselor

Vinfen Community Crisis Stabilization Unit
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • See above Community Crisis Stabilization Unit description of responsibilities

Clubhouse Counselor/Residential Relief Counselor

Vinfen
09.2014 - 06.2016
  • Provide support to people with severe mental illness in a Clubhouse setting (drop in/voluntary) Assist members in creating and implementing an action plan to attain their goals (employment, housing, education, health management)
  • Organize and participate in community events to raise awareness and fundraise
  • Provide support and transportation to job searches/interviews Outreach and encourage participation with social activities and art programs

Education

Peer Support Specialist Training and Certification -

Transformation Center
Roxbury, MA
01.2019

Bachelor's of Arts - International Communications

Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA
01.2013

TESL Certification - undefined

01.2007

High School Diploma - undefined

Centre L'Avenir
01.1996

Skills

  • Bilingual in French and English
  • Social skills teacher
  • Intermediate in Spanish
  • Personality disorder treatment aptitude
  • Case management proficiency
  • Adept at conflict resolution
  • Computer documentation experience
  • Strong public speaker
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Recovery planning
  • Recovery assistance and support
  • Arranging transportation
  • Resource navigation
  • Leadership skills
  • Social activity planning
  • Recovery guidance
  • Issue resolution
  • Rapport building
  • Exemplary communication

Additional Trainings

  • Suicide intervention
  • Suicide hotline services
  • Various mental health diagnoses training courses
  • Trauma informed service
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Service plan creation and implementation

Certification

Peer Support Specialist- Massachusetts

Suicide Prevention Training-Montreal, Canada

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Peer Support Specialist

AMHC
11.2022 - 08.2023

Peer Support Specialist

Bay Cove Emergency Services
12.2019 - 03.2020

Mental Health Worker

Bay Cove Emergency Services
10.2018 - 12.2019

Residential Relief Counselor

Vinfen
10.2018 - 04.2019

Case Manager II

Gaudenzia
06.2017 - 09.2017

Direct Care Counselor

Vinfen Community Crisis Stabilization Unit
06.2016 - 06.2017

Clubhouse Counselor/Residential Relief Counselor

Vinfen
09.2014 - 06.2016

Bachelor's of Arts - International Communications

Wilson College

TESL Certification - undefined

High School Diploma - undefined

Centre L'Avenir

Peer Support Specialist Training and Certification -

Transformation Center

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