Maureen Peterson
Portland,MI
Summary
I am skilled and experienced in the behavioral health field and hold a strong understanding of addiction and mental health. I have made it my mission to break down barriers for individuals seeking help and to set people up for success in their health and wellness journey. I have over 10 years of experience working and volunteering in the behavioral health field. I have held a variety of roles in the field and am looking forward to continuing to grow and evolve.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Boulder Care, Inc.
Portland, OR
02.2022 - Current
- Deliver telehealth Peer Support Specialist services to patients in multiple time zones
- Support patients in developing harm reduction tools, develop recovery-oriented goals, work on their recovery plans while identifying and accessing socioeconomic determinants of health needs
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and services, increasing their access to valuable support networks.
- Mentored new peer support specialists, sharing best practices and modeling effective techniques for supporting diverse client populations.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary, utilizing de-escalation techniques to maintain safety and stability within the supportive environment.
- Work independently with excellent written and verbal communication
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans based on clients'' individual strengths, needs, and preferences.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions according to organizational guidelines, protecting confidentiality while ensuring thorough documentation for continuity of care purposes.
Recovery Coach
Michigan Department of Corrections
Carson City, MI
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Providing direct care services to inmates with a Substance Use Disorder diagnosis
- Provide education and resources to inmates in both individual and group settings
- Develop treatment plans and educate inmates on various pathways to recovery
- Work with the inmate and community resources on a reentry plan that will help sustain recovery upon release
- Maintain a digital record of all interactions with inmates
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to help inmates identify barriers to recovery and develop strategies for overcoming them.
Certified Peer Recovery Coach - Rescue Recovery Team
Growth Works Inc
Canton, MI
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Provide peer recovery services and resources to individuals receiving services through Growth Works to include individuals admitted to hospital emergency room following opioid overdose/alcohol
- I would link clients to treatment and recovery resources, share personal experiences, strengths that build hope and recovery capital
- Facilitate Peer Recovery based groups for approximately 30 people
- Establish and maintain relationships with local hospitals, police departments, and sobriety courts
- Dispatch the correct resources and care needed in emergency situations
- Demonstrate knowledge of Recovery Oriented Systems of Care, principles of trauma informed care, diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Taught a weekly company yoga class and facilitated individual yoga therapy with many clients
- Worked as a volunteer coordinator on special projects
- Encouraged clients'' sense of responsibility for their recovery journey by teaching them essential coping strategies and relapse prevention techniques.
Recovery Coach/ Yoga Therapy
Personalized Nursing Lighthouse
Plymouth, MI
10.2018 - 10.2019
- CJ Project
- Worked on a Federal Pilot Program for the Opioid Epidemic
- Worked with incarcerated woman 3 months prior to being released from prison and 6 months out in the community
- Led group and individual therapy sessions
- Acted as a role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors and encouragement that recovery is possible
- Taught a yoga therapy/mindfulness class for clients
- Refereed clients to outside social service providers to address psychiatric and personal issues
- Communicated with local agencies, courts, mental health, and employers regarding client involvement and attendance in programs
- Assisted clients with MAT treatment
Quality Control Specialist
Among Friends Baking Mixes
Ann Arbor, MI
02.2015 - 09.2018
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent adherence to quality standards across all products.
- Inspected finished goods to verify conformance with customer specifications and company quality standards.
- Participated in external audits as a subject matter expert, showcasing organizational commitment to excellence in quality management systems implementation.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Streamlined the quality control process, resulting in faster turnaround times for product releases.
Catering Sales Coordinator/Customer Support Specialist
Paesanos Restaurant
Ann Arbor, MI
03.2011 - 02.2015
- Established strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable contracts and securing high-quality products and services at competitive prices.
- Proactively addressed potential issues during event planning stages minimizing last-minute changes/cancellations and preserving client trust.
- Conducted post-event evaluations with clients to identify opportunities for improvement and gather valuable feedback for future events.
- Monitored industry trends and competitor offerings to ensure continued relevance and competitiveness in the market.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Health Administration/ Public Health
Skills
- Reentry Program Coordination
- Intervention planning
- Wellness/ Mindfulness Practices
- Program Development
- Crisis Management
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma-Informed Approach
- Relapse prevention
- Facilitated Support Groups
Certification
- Certified Yoga teacher. Yoga Alliance, 200 hour yoga teacher specializing in trauma informed care.
- CCAR Certified Professional Recovery Coach
- Certified Recovery Coach -State of Michigan.
- Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals
- CPRM Certified Peer Recovery Mentor, National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals
- NCPS - National Certified Peer Specialist
Timeline
Certified Peer Support Specialist - Boulder Care, Inc.
02.2022 - Current
Recovery Coach - Michigan Department of Corrections
03.2021 - 05.2022
Certified Peer Recovery Coach - Rescue Recovery Team - Growth Works Inc
05.2019 - 06.2021
Recovery Coach/ Yoga Therapy - Personalized Nursing Lighthouse
10.2018 - 10.2019
Quality Control Specialist - Among Friends Baking Mixes
02.2015 - 09.2018
Catering Sales Coordinator/Customer Support Specialist - Paesanos Restaurant
03.2011 - 02.2015
Davenport University - Bachelor of Business Administration, Health Administration/ Public Health
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US for any employer