Michele Ethridge-Rios
East Ridge,TN
Summary
Dedicated and versatile substance abuse and mental health professional, highly experienced in relationship building, organizational skills, and effective time management
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recovery Navigator CPRS
Council Of Alcohol And Drug Addiction Services
02.2023 - Current
- meet personally in emergency rooms with patients who have overdosed
- refer patients to treatment and recovery support services based on their interest
- increase access to evidence- based treatment and recovery support programs
- build and enhance community based resources
Program Technician
Focus Treatment Center
09.2022 - Current
- Increase clinical team effectiveness in patient care
- Observes and reports up to 25 patients' behaviors and moods and documents accordingly
- Serves as liaison between medical staff and patients
Administrative Assistant
United Recovery Project
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Executed electronic medical record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for over 50 staff personnel.
- Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
Behavioral Health Technician
United Recovery Project
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Conducted client rounds every 15-60 minutes to check on residents.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
Behavioral Health Technician
JC's Recovery Center
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL01.2024
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL01.2010
Skills
- Confidentiality and data protection
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Ethics and cultural awareness
- Interpersonal communication
- Motivational interviewing
Certification
Basic Life Support CPR/First Aid Certified
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
Timeline
Recovery Navigator CPRS
Council Of Alcohol And Drug Addiction Services
02.2023 - Current
Program Technician
Focus Treatment Center
09.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
United Recovery Project
05.2019 - 06.2022
Behavioral Health Technician
United Recovery Project
05.2019 - 08.2019
Behavioral Health Technician
JC's Recovery Center
08.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Southeastern University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Polk State College
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