Nathan Butler
Battle Creek,MI
Summary
Compassionate Peer Recovery Specialist with background in aiding individuals battling substance abuse and mental health issues. Strong experience providing one-on-one support, facilitating recovery groups, and implementing personalized recovery plans. Skills include crisis management, motivational interviewing, and behavioral intervention techniques. Impactful history of fostering resilience and promoting long-term recovery based on each individual's strength and potential for change.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Recovery Specialist
Recovery Services Unlimited
Battle Creek
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted individuals in developing recovery plans and setting personal goals.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records of interactions.
- Supported clients in accessing community resources and services.
- Encouraged positive coping strategies through one-on-one mentoring sessions.
- Coached clients on how to develop healthy coping skills through evidence-based practices such as mindfulness techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Encouraged clients to participate in self-help programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous meetings.
Education
West Michigan Virtual Academy
Battle Creek, MISkills
- Client documentation
- Ethical practices
- Crisis intervention
- Active listening
- Boundary setting
- Motivational interviewing
- Community resource access
- Relapse prevention
Certification
- CCAR
- State Certified Peer Recovery Coach
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Peer Recovery Specialist
Recovery Services Unlimited
09.2023 - Current
West Michigan Virtual Academy