Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Brian Johnsted

Buffalo,Mn

Summary

Focused Peer Recovery Specialist skilled in delivering caring and compassionate support to address Substance Use Disorder issues. Well-versed in leading one-on-one counseling sessions to improve client well-being and coping skills development. Looking to leverage my personal experience in a new role with room for advancement.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

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Work History

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

NorthStar Regional
Maple Grove, MN
01.2022 - Current
  • Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
  • Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
  • Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.


C.P.R.S./Housing Specialist

Minnesota Recovery Connection
Saint Paul, MN
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Explained rental and housing regulations to clients and helped each discover best options for housing.
  • Maintained database of housing resources, landlords and management companies.
  • Answered client questions about lease and rental agreements and advocated on behalf of client needs.

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

AmeriCorps Program
Minneapolis, MN
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, including helping creating goals and connecting clients to appropriate resources.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Education

Certification - Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Minnesota Recovery Connection, Saint Paul, MN
07.2021

Skills

  • Client education
  • Goal Setting
  • Client advocacy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Forensic Peer Training
  • Community Resources

Timeline

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist - NorthStar Regional
01.2022 - Current
C.P.R.S./Housing Specialist - Minnesota Recovery Connection
08.2021 - 01.2022
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist - AmeriCorps Program
01.2021 - 08.2021
Minnesota Recovery Connection - Certification, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
Brian Johnsted