Melody Johnson

Certified Peer Specialist

Department of Veterans Affairs

07.2018 - Current

Able to apply recommendations to the interdisciplinary treatment team that can be relied on for soundness of judgment and maturity of insight on problem cases. Competent in the following areas:
Problem Solving
Communication
Teaches Others
Leadership
Able to provide comprehensive knowledge of holistic approaches to peer support interventions, including peer support counseling related to crisis situations, and extensive knowledge of various related maladies suffered by Veterans with behavioral or adjustment disorders.
Able to applies a comprehensive knowledge of the signs and symptoms of mental illnesses (i.e., auditory and visual hallucinations, aggressive talk and behavior, thoughts of self-harm or harm towards others, isolation) and the ability to assist the Veteran to address symptoms using strategies such as positive self-talk and the ability to use good judgment.
Able to maintains extensive knowledge of current recovery literature, recovery and wellness resources and evidence-based practices pertaining to the position.
Able to apply practical knowledge of the recovery process and ability to facilitate recovery-focused conversations using common recovery tools.
Able to applies practical knowledge of Management and Prevention of Disruptive Behavior techniques.
Able to applies comprehensive knowledge of basic group dynamics and how to establish and sustain self-help (mutual support) and educational groups by soliciting input from Veterans on their strengths and interests.
Able to assessed client needs to provide appropriate support and resources.
Able to assist in developing and facilitating workshops for skill-building sessions.
Applies a comprehensive knowledge of the signs and symptoms of mental illnesses (i.e., auditory and visual hallucinations, aggressive talk and behavior, thoughts of self-harm or harm towards others, isolation) and the ability to assist the Veteran to address symptoms using strategies such as positive self-talk and the ability to use good judgment.
Maintains extensive knowledge of current recovery literature, recovery and wellness resources and evidence-based practices pertaining to the position.
Practical knowledge of the recovery process and ability to facilitate recovery-focused conversations using common recovery tools.
Applies practical knowledge of Management and Prevention of Disruptive Behavior techniques.
Able to applies comprehensive knowledge of basic group dynamics and how to establish and sustain self-help (mutual support) and educational groups by soliciting input from Veterans on their strengths and interests.
Able to apply a comprehensive knowledge of holistic approaches to peer support interventions, including peer support counseling related to crisis situations, and extensive knowledge of various related maladies suffered by Veterans with behavioral or adjustment disorders.
Able to apply a comprehensive knowledge of the signs and symptoms of mental illnesses (i.e., auditory and visual hallucinations, aggressive talk and behavior, thoughts of self-harm or harm towards others, isolation) and the ability to assist the Veteran to address symptoms using strategies such as positive self-talk and the ability to use good judgment.
Able to maintains extensive knowledge of current recovery literature, recovery and wellness resources and evidence-based practices pertaining to the position.
Able to apply practical knowledge of the recovery process and ability to facilitate recovery-focused conversations using common recovery tools.
Applies practical knowledge of Management and Prevention of Disruptive Behavior techniques.
Applies comprehensive knowledge of basic group dynamics and how to establish and sustain self-help (mutual support) and educational groups by soliciting input from Veterans on their strengths and interests.
Able to collaborate with team members to enhance peer support strategies.
Able to provide empathetic listening and guidance during one-on-one interactions.
Able to Document client progress and feedback for continuous improvement initiatives.
Able to engage in ongoing training to stay current with best practices in peer support.
Able to support clients in navigating community resources and services effectively.
Fostered a welcoming environment that promotes open communication and trust.
Assisted clients in setting and achieving personal goals by providing support, guidance, and encouragement throughout the recovery process.
Maintained thorough documentation of client progress notes, assessments, and treatment plans in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Able to connected clients with available resources to further treatment goals.
Able to conducted successful support groups that provided a safe environment for individuals to share experiences and offer peer support.
Able to helped individuals set realistic goals based on personal life situations and strengths.
Able to empower clients to make informed decisions about their care by providing education on available resources and wellness strategies.
Able to developed engaging workshops focused on skill-building activities such as goal-setting, stress management, or conflict resolution techniques.
Able to enhanced client engagement by conducting personalized recovery plans and utilizing motivational interviewing techniques.
Able to improved mental health outcomes for clients through active listening, empathy, and effective communication skills.
Able to promote a positive recovery culture within the organization by serving as a role model for hope, resilience, and self determination.
Able to facilitated seamless transitions between levels of care by coordinating referrals and collaborating with external providers when necessary.
Able to strengthened relationships with community partners through regular outreach efforts fostering collaboration opportunities for program enhancement initiatives.
Able to shared resources, opportunities, and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
Able to maintaine professional ethical standards by adhering to guidelines set forth by the Certified Peer Specialist Code of Conduct and respecting client confidentiality at all times.
Able to provid crisis intervention services as needed to ensure client safety and stability during challenging situations.
Able to established trust-based relationships with clients using shared lived experience as a foundation for meaningful connections.
Able to collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual client needs.
Able to mentored new Certified Peer Specialists by sharing best practices for navigating complex mental health service systems effectively.
Able to evaluated program effectiveness based on client feedback surveys and adjusted services accordingly to meet evolving needs more effectively over time.
Used personal experienced in Peer Support to help clients understand issues and move toward recovery.
Able to advocated for client needs within mental health services systems, promoting access to appropriate care options.
Able to increased awareness of available community resources among clients through regular presentations at local events or hosting informational booths during resource fairs.
Able to contributed to the continuous improvement of organizational policies and procedures by attending ongoing training sessions and participating in internal program evaluations.
Able to Use skills such as modeling, education, and implantation to teach daily living and coping skills.
Able to developed and implemented innovative peer-led programming that focused on holistic wellness, including physical fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness activities.
Became a mentor and met mentee formally, informally, in-person and virtually to offer support..

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