Michael Maddox
El Paso,Texas
Summary
Dynamic Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with a proven track record at Elevate Reentry, skilled in addiction assessment and client advocacy. Expert in developing personalized recovery plans and fostering resilience through emotional regulation and harm reduction strategies. Committed to enhancing client outcomes and promoting wellness in diverse populations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Elevate Reentry
- Provided compassionate assistance to clients during challenging life transitions, helping them navigate obstacles with increased confidence and resilience.
- Coordinated educational workshops addressing topics such as stress management, nutrition, sleep hygiene, and self-care strategies.
- Strengthened relationships between clients and their natural support systems by offering guidance on effective communication techniques and conflict resolution strategies.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Joyful Restorations
07.2022 - 05.2025
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions according to organizational guidelines, protecting confidentiality while ensuring thorough documentation for continuity of care purposes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans based on clients'' individual strengths, needs, and preferences.
- Assisted clients in developing and maintaining personalized wellness plans, guiding them in setting achievable goals for improved mental health outcomes.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering a trusting environment to encourage open communication about personal challenges and goals.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and services, increasing their access to valuable support networks.
- Enhanced client recovery by providing emotional and practical support in both group and one-on-one settings.
- Improved the quality of care for clients by actively participating in treatment planning meetings and offering insights from a peer perspective.
- Increased community awareness of mental health issues by conducting outreach presentations at local schools, businesses, and organizations.
- Facilitated therapeutic recreational activities designed to build social connections among peers while promoting physical wellbeing.
- Promoted client self-advocacy through education on rights, responsibilities, and navigating complex systems of care.
- Conducted regular progress assessments, updating care plans as needed to reflect evolving client goals and circumstances.
- Actively pursued ongoing professional development opportunities to remain informed of emerging trends and best practices within the field of peer support services.
- Led engaging support groups tailored to participants'' unique needs, promoting healthy coping skills and strategies for maintaining wellness.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary, utilizing de-escalation techniques to maintain safety and stability within the supportive environment.
- Mentored new peer support specialists, sharing best practices and modeling effective techniques for supporting diverse client populations.
- Contributed to program development efforts by regularly reviewing policies and procedures to ensure alignment with evidence-based practices within the field of peer support services.
- Supported clients in building resiliency through skill-building exercises emphasizing problem-solving techniques and adaptive coping strategies.
- Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
- Observed strict regulations and procedures regarding each individual to maintain confidentiality of personal and health information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Castle Park High School
Chula Vista, CA06.2009
Skills
- Addiction assessment
- Emotional regulation
- Relapse prevention
- Client advocacy
- Harm reduction
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural competence
- Self-care strategies
- Life skills training
- Intervention planning
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Confidentiality practices
- Behavior modification
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Co-occurring disorders
- Recovery planning
- Individual counseling
- Empathy development
- Continuing education
- Boundary setting
- Professional networking
- Anger management
- Resource identification
- Group therapy
- Referral coordination
- Substance abuse education
- Clinical documentation
- Recovery support
Affiliations
Father Joe's village of San Diego California
Probation and Parole Department in San Diego County
Timeline
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Joyful Restorations
07.2022 - 05.2025
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Elevate Reentry
High School Diploma -
Castle Park High School
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