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Rachael Rafferty

Richmond,UT

Summary

A Certified Peer Recovery Specialist with lived experience in her own recovery and able to provide a unique perspective to those with similar life experiences. Able to provide a supportive role within the community and/or treatment services in order to improve an individual’s ability to sustain recovery and wellness. Able to help individuals achieve their personal recovery goals by promoting self-determination, personal responsibility, peer-based recovery support, and mentoring in all stages of recovery.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Peer Recovery Specialist

HYPE Counseling/Atlantic Outreach Group
Richmond, VA
11.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated weekly support groups for individuals in recovery from substance use disorder.
  • Provided individual counseling services to clients, including developing treatment plans and monitoring progress.
  • Assisted clients in identifying personal goals and creating strategies for achieving them.
  • Maintained client records, tracked progress, and documented interactions with clients.
  • Collaborated with other service providers to ensure quality care for clients.
  • Participated in case conferences to discuss client needs and coordinate referrals as necessary.
  • Coached clients on how to develop healthy coping skills through evidence-based practices such as mindfulness techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy.
  • Supported clients by providing encouragement during difficult times of relapse prevention.
  • Monitored medication compliance among participants in medication assisted treatment programs.
  • Advocating for access to housing, employment opportunities, healthcare benefits., for individuals seeking long-term sobriety.
  • Attended regular staff meetings with clinical supervisors to review best practices for working with recovering individuals.
  • Facilitated group discussions focused on topics such as relapse prevention planning or managing stressors without resorting to substance use.
  • Remained calm, stayed professional and provided exceptional service on calls, even when interacting with difficult individuals.
  • Counseled clients' in-group or individual sessions to help cope with substance abuse problems.

Registered Peer Recovery Specialist

Master Center for Addiction Medicine
Glen Allen, VA
01.2022 - 11.2023
  • Facilitates assistance in accessing various community resources (education, housing, transportation, recovery supports, etc.)
  • Maintained client records, tracked progress, and documented interactions with clients.
  • Collaborated with other service providers to ensure quality care for clients.
  • Educated community members on the importance of peer-based recovery support systems.
  • Coached clients on how to develop healthy coping skills through evidence-based practices such as mindfulness techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy.
  • Assessed the level of risk associated with each client's situation and developed appropriate safety plans when needed.
  • Counseled clients' in-group or individual sessions to help cope with substance abuse problems.
  • Helps client with developing a Wellness and Recovery Action Plan
  • Offers support and advocacy related to obstacles that are often encountered during the early stages of recovery
  • Provides telephone recovery support when applicable
  • Ability to identify a patient’s strengths and to use their strengths to reach their treatment goals
  • Able to identify and provide understanding of the different pathways of recovery
  • A role model, mentor, advocate and motivator
  • Participates in Team Staff Meetings, Co-ordination of services within the agency
  • Maintains credentials in good standing to ensure continued program integrity.

Early Recovery Group Counselor

McShin Foundation
Richmond, VA
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Facilitated psycho-educational groups that focused on topics such as communication skills, anger management, coping strategies, stress reduction, and goal setting.
  • Monitored client behavior during group activities to ensure safety of all participants.
  • Building relationship through group projects
  • Weekly and monthly goal setting.
  • Developed educational materials on a variety of topics related to mental health and wellness.

Store Manager

Dollar Tree
Richmond, VA
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Guided the retail team members to update any issue impacting store appearance and/or customer interactions
  • Weekly one on one coaching for all employees
  • Quickly and professionally responded to customer escalations
  • Maintained coverage of store service levels through leadership skills.

Skills

  • Virginia Board Certified and Registered Peer Recovery Specialist
  • Excellent Verbal and Written Skills
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Highly Compassionate and Empathetic
  • Mentoring and Setting Goals
  • Good knowledge of recovery resources such as the 12-step program and community support groups
  • Building community resources and relationships
  • Wellness Planning and Crisis Planning
  • Strong understanding of self-esteem building
  • Firm understanding of ethics and client confidentiality
  • Client Relationship Building

Personal Information

Title: Registered Peer Recovery Specialist

Certification

Registered Peer Recovery Specialist with the Board of Counseling for the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health Professions

Narcan and CPR certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Peer Recovery Specialist

HYPE Counseling/Atlantic Outreach Group
11.2023 - Current

Registered Peer Recovery Specialist

Master Center for Addiction Medicine
01.2022 - 11.2023

Early Recovery Group Counselor

McShin Foundation
08.2021 - 04.2022

Store Manager

Dollar Tree
01.2019 - 06.2019

Registered Peer Recovery Specialist with the Board of Counseling for the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health Professions

Narcan and CPR certified

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