Tequilla Trigg
Summary
Dynamic Peer Navigator with a proven track record at Amity Foundation, skilled in motivational interviewing and client advocacy. Successfully enhanced participant engagement through tailored support and life skills training, fostering trust and open communication. Committed to maintaining confidentiality while documenting progress and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal client outcomes.
Offering a compassionate and resourceful approach to support roles, eager to learn and develop in a collaborative environment. Brings foundation in effective communication and client relationship-building, ready to use and develop skills in empathy and resource navigation in Counselor I role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Navigator
Amity Foundation
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitate CBI Life Skills and/or Family Relations classes using evidence based and standardized curriculum to the participants.
- Conduct class and facilitate individual sessions to develop action plans and/or provide make-up work; this does not include developing relapse prevention plans.
- Evaluate and document progress of participants assigned to their classes.
- Engage participants daily, reinforce group norms and expectations for participation and completion.
- Document delivery of CBI programming services in ARMS.
- Work collaboratively with the CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institution, and CDCR contracted staff.
- Enhanced client engagement by providing personalized support and resources tailored to individual needs.
- Supported fellow Peer Navigators through regular team meetings and debriefing sessions, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback.
- Established rapport with clients through empathetic listening and understanding, fostering trust and open communication.
Apprentice
Amity Foundation
09.2024 - Current
- Deliver treatment programming services to participants and conduct group and/or individual sessions.
- Effectively implement scheduled program curriculum. Leads and participates in face-to-face group and individual meetings utilizing motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and other therapeutic processes.
- Review treatment plans, evaluate and record treatment progress, records visible changes in appearance, behavior, and demeanor of program participants.
- Maintains accurate, timely, and confidential participant records. Evaluates and documents the progress of participants assigned to their groups.
- Completes all delivery documentation requirements. Summarizes participants' background, treatment plan, and recovery process outcomes.
- Prepares accurate, concise, informative reports, records and plans that are consistent with Amity standards, and complies with applicable clinical and administrative rules.
- Liaise with transition/reentry staff, plans, and prepares transitional documents as directed by CDCR for continued community program activities.
- Works collaboratively with CDCR, DRP, CCHCS and institution staff. Supports and collaborates co-faculty, including but not limited to Supervisors, Directors, and Regional Directors.
- Works collaboratively with CDCR, DRP, CCHCS, and institution staff. Supports and collaborates co-faculty, including but not limited to Supervisors, Directors, and Regional Directors.
RADT Tech
Design for Change
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Established strong rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds and demographics, fostering an atmosphere of trust for open communication during counseling sessions.
- Conducted substance abuse assessments and screenings to accurately identify client needs and appropriate levels of care required.
- Promoted a safe therapeutic environment that fostered trust between clients and counselors by setting clear boundaries and expectations.
- Navigated complex documentation requirements while maintaining strict confidentiality standards as mandated by state regulations and ethical guidelines.
- Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA12-2023
Certificate - Alcohol And Other Drug Studies
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA05-2025
Certificate - Mental Health Recovery Specialist
MHALA
03-2023
Certificate - QPR Gatekeeper
MHALA
03-2023
Skills
- Active learning
- Self-awareness
- Resourceful
- Confidentiality practices
- Client advocacy
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural competence
- Life skills training
- Behavior modification
- Peer support
- Patient confidentiality
- Professional boundaries
Timeline
Peer Navigator
Amity Foundation
08.2025 - Current
Apprentice
Amity Foundation
09.2024 - Current
RADT Tech
Design for Change
05.2023 - 09.2024
Associate of Science - Psychology
Antelope Valley College
Certificate - Alcohol And Other Drug Studies
Antelope Valley College
Certificate - Mental Health Recovery Specialist
MHALA
Certificate - QPR Gatekeeper
MHALA
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