Years of professional experience
SAMANTHA GIBSON
Shelbyville,IN
Summary
I am an ambitious student pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Addiction Counseling. I am a level 2 certified peer recovery coach, with additional training in mental health (CAPRC II-MH). I am extremely eager to contribute a caring and compassionate attitude towards patients as an addiction professional. I am adaptable and driven, with a strong work ethic and motivation to thrive in team-based or individual capacity. I am a dedicated employee known for punctuality, flexibility, and initiative. I thrive in high stress and fast-paced environments. I excel by pursuing employment options where good customer relations and positive attitude will make a difference.
Overview
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Certifications
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Valle Vista Health Systems
Greenwood, IN
05.2022 - Current
- Convey pertinent information to oncoming shift
- Appropriately document patient interaction, behavior, and incidents in patient charts
- Demonstrates appropriate boundaries and confidentiality
- Monitor and document patients’ compliance with rules, regulations, and schedules
- Construct group plans and facilitate groups
- Conduct frequent well-being checks and observe patient behaviors and engagement
- Participate in direct patient care, ensuring patient safety and therapeutic interaction
- Assist with de-escalation, intervention, and when necessary conduct restraints utilizing the “handle with care” technique
Lead Recovery Support Specialist
Recovery Centers of America
Indianapolis, IN
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Record patient behavior and other necessary documentation for end of shift reports
- Appropriately document in patient charts and obtain signatures
- Demonstrates appropriate boundaries and confidentiality
- Monitors patients’ compliance with rules, regulations, and schedules
- Construct group plans and facilitate said groups
- Assist with de-escalation, perform AA blocks, and encourage patients
- Conduct frequent well-being checks and observe patient behaviors and engagement
- Perform all aspects of patients’ belongings processing, including search, heat treatment, and delivery
- Participate in direct patient care, ensuring patient safety and therapeutic interaction.
Bartender
Chili's Grill & Bar
Franklin, IN
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Operate cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions
- Maintain knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations
- Met customer, business operations and server need with minimal errors or delays
- Create rapport with new and returning patrons to foster guest satisfaction
- Clean tables after service and quickly resetting supplies to maintain restaurant and service flow
- Receive cash and card payments for balances owed
- Follow safety and health protocols
Team Trainer
Arby's
Shelbyville, IN
12.2015 - 10.2019
- Followed food and safety protocols
- Provided satisfactory customer service
- Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles at all times
- Instructed new team members on correct procedures for all areas of operations
- Blended business's goals, mission, and values with learning development initiatives to deliver high-quality training to employees.
Associate Manager
Fazoli's
Shelbyville, IN
12.2015 - 01.2017
- Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees
- Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations
- Performed opening and closing procedures each day
- Trained all front of house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to ensure positive experience
- Efficiently resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of all involved parties
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank
- Performed scheduled inventory counts and ordering.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Addiction Counseling
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN06.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Social Work
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN12.2021
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
Maryville, TN03.2008
Skills
- Attentive listening
- Dependable and Responsible
- Self-Motivated
- Problem-Solving
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Cultural Awareness
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Patient Assessment & Treatment Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Crisis Intervention
- Interpersonal Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organization and Time Management
- First Aid/CPR
Certification
CAPRC II-MH - Certified Peer Recovery Coach
ACT - Addiction Consultant in Training
MHFA -Adult Mental Health First Aid
References
Diana Williams- “Sr, Director of Substance Abuse Services”
Aspire Indiana Health
(C) 317-670-8089
Email: Cabinfever427@aol.com
Brian Foster- “Recovery Support Supervisor”
Recovery Centers of America
(C) 317-674-5158
Email: brfoster@recoverycoa.com
Lori Springer- "Executive Director"
Shelby County Drug Free Coalition
(O) 317-398-3135
Email: scdfc.lspringer@gmail.com
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Valle Vista Health Systems
05.2022 - Current
Lead Recovery Support Specialist
Recovery Centers of America
05.2021 - 05.2022
Bartender
Chili's Grill & Bar
08.2019 - 06.2022
Team Trainer
Arby's
12.2015 - 10.2019
Associate Manager
Fazoli's
12.2015 - 01.2017
Master of Arts - Clinical Addiction Counseling
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Applied Science - Social Work
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
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