Nicole McDearis
Ellijay,GA
Summary
Self-motivated, compassionate, solutions oriented, professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner and Certified Recovery Coach (CARES) and Somatic Therapist, with intentions of working in environments where these skills may be utilized in supporting and inspiring individuals to identify their strengths, maximize their potential and sustain long term recovery on a self-directed path. Also has over 10 years experience facilitating groups and individual sessions. Experience in office administration, management, and starting and sustaining a small business. Trained to teach a multitude of education topics for professionals and the public. Received the "Rookie of the Year" award DBHDD in 2016 and 2017 for Georgia state PATH team members with under three years' experience who demonstrated the greatest potential to excel.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/Director
Rivers Of Peace Recovery Community Organization
09.2022 - Current
- Established a successful organization by identifying local needs and developing innovative solutions.
- Secured grant funding and donations for organizational growth through public relations and networking activities.
- Led the strategic planning process to define organizational goals and ensure alignment with community needs.
- Implemented efficient operational processes to optimize productivity and resource allocation.
- Developed and cultivated relationships with local community and stakeholders.
North GA Recovery Navigator, Speaker & Advocate
Georgia Council For Recovery
11.2017 - 01.2023
- Put in charge of recovery community development and navigation in the NorthWest Georgia Mountains.
- Developed community relationships, held events and training with the intent of growing recovery resources in the rural area.
- Elevated audience engagement by incorporating compelling storytelling techniques and relatable anecdotes.
- Enhanced event success by tailoring speech content to align with specific themes and objectives.
- Inspired action within the audience by sharing personal experiences and lessons learned throughout career journey.
Peer Support Supervisor, Certified Peer Specialist
Breakthrough Recovery Outreach
08.2018 - 11.2022
- Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner and Supervisor of Peer Support Program
- Prepared and submitted invoices
- Documentation in Sharenote
- Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices and closely monitoring progress.
- Managed complex caseloads while ensuring the highest level of care for each individual under my supervision.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for optimal patient care.
Emergency Housing Coordinator, Case Manager
Community Advanced Practice Nurses
03.2015 - 08.2018
- Worked on the Georgia PATH team (Projects Assisting Transitions in Homelessness)
- Assist individuals experiencing homelessness, along with symptoms of a mental illness
- Linking individuals with needed resources
- Tracking and documenting grant funding and preparing reports containing this data
- Successfully manages temporary emergency housing budget, program and individuals within the program
- Completes assessments
- Documentation in Client Track and Electronic Medical Records
- Completing and submitting Georgia Housing Voucher Program applications and processing them when approved
- SOAR certified to assist individuals with SSI/SSDI applications.
Certified Peer Specialist
Caring Works Inc
11.2014 - 03.2015
- Improved mental health outcomes for clients through active listening, empathy, and effective communication skills.
- Enhanced client engagement by conducting personalized recovery plans and utilizing motivational interviewing techniques.
- Recorded detailed notes to meet insurance billing and organizational requirements
- Effectively controlled the release of proprietary and confidential information.
- Served as an example of long term recovery, advocate, hope and wellness
- Attended regular meetings with clinical and administrative staff.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Behavioral Science
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE2017
Associate of Science - Social Work
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA2015
Navigating Psychedelics For Clinicians And Therapists -
Psychedelics Today Certificate
2022
Certificate - Building A Psychedelic Medicine Clinic Workshops O
Psychedelic Research And Training Institute (PRATI)
01.2021
Certificate - Mind Body Medicine
Center For Mind Body Medicine
01.2021
Certified - Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association
01.2019
Certified - Certified Peer Support Specialist-Mental Health
Department of Behavioral Health And Developmental Disabilities
01.2017
Certified Life Coach- Life Coach Institute of Orange County
01.2015
Certified - Addiction Recovery
Georgia Council For Recovery
01.2014
Certificate - Addiction Counseling
Certified Addiction Counselor Training- Institute For Clinical And Professional Development of Georgia
01.2014
Skills
- Professional
- Solutions oriented
- Computer proficient
- Self-motivated
- Multi-task management
- Empathetic
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Operations Management
Affiliations
- Georgia Council 4 Recovery
- Georgia Department for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
- National Council for Behavioral Health
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association
- Center for Mind Body Medicine
References
REFERENCES PROVIDED UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Founder/Director
Rivers Of Peace Recovery Community Organization
09.2022 - Current
Peer Support Supervisor, Certified Peer Specialist
Breakthrough Recovery Outreach
08.2018 - 11.2022
North GA Recovery Navigator, Speaker & Advocate
Georgia Council For Recovery
11.2017 - 01.2023
Emergency Housing Coordinator, Case Manager
Community Advanced Practice Nurses
03.2015 - 08.2018
Certified Peer Specialist
Caring Works Inc
11.2014 - 03.2015
Bachelor's of Science - Behavioral Science
Bellevue University
Associate of Science - Social Work
Georgia State University
Navigating Psychedelics For Clinicians And Therapists -
Psychedelics Today Certificate
Certificate - Building A Psychedelic Medicine Clinic Workshops O
Psychedelic Research And Training Institute (PRATI)
Certificate - Mind Body Medicine
Center For Mind Body Medicine
Certified - Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association
Certified - Certified Peer Support Specialist-Mental Health
Department of Behavioral Health And Developmental Disabilities
Certified Life Coach- Life Coach Institute of Orange County
Certified - Addiction Recovery
Georgia Council For Recovery
Certificate - Addiction Counseling
Certified Addiction Counselor Training- Institute For Clinical And Professional Development of Georgia
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