Patrick Denny
Bemidji,MN
Summary
Compassionate professional focused on fostering resilience among individuals facing substance use challenges. Proven ability to implement client-centered strategies and monitor progress, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes through collaboration and continuous improvement. While Educating participants on Naloxone/Narcan administration, overdose prevention, and other harm reduction techniques. This includes connecting participants to naloxone training and syringe exchange programs, and sharing drug user educational materials.
Dedicated Peer Recovery Specialist skilled in relapse prevention, harm reduction, and health navigation. Proven ability to develop personalized recovery plans and facilitate effective peer support groups.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Recovery Specialist
Face It Together Bemidji
Bemidji, MN
05.2023 - Current
- Facilitated peer support groups to promote recovery and resilience among individuals facing substance use challenges.
- Developed personalized recovery plans to address clients' unique needs and goals in a supportive environment.
- Coordinated with community resources to connect clients with essential services, enhancing overall well-being.
- Conducted regular assessments to track client progress and adjust strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Monitored program effectiveness through data collection and analysis, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Education
PRCS F
Minnesota Recovery Connection
Saint Paul, MN06.2023
Skills
- Mental health awareness
- Self-care techniques
- Relapse prevention
- Motivational interviewing
- Harm Reduction Principles: In-depth knowledge of harm reduction principles, which now constitute a required competency domain on some certification exams This includes understanding drug-specific harm reduction strategies
- Overdose Response: Training and ability to provide Naloxone/Narcan administration, training, and distribution to individuals
- Health Navigation: Educating clients on health and wellness, addressing health literacy needs, delivering information about Hepatitis C (HCV) testing and linking people with confirmed infections to care, and assisting with
Affiliations
I am a member of the Beltrami Drug Court and D.W.I Steering committees.
Timeline
Peer Recovery Specialist
Face It Together Bemidji
05.2023 - Current
PRCS F
Minnesota Recovery Connection