Tiffini Yost
Brighton,IL
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional bringing background working with individuals suffering from substance abuse and behavioral disorders. Focused on client advocacy, prevention and education to reduce impacts and recurrence of serious issues. Collaborative with multidisciplinary teams to create solid support networks for client needs.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Recovery Coach
Chestnut Health Systems
Granite City, IL
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients in creating a personalized recovery plan that outlined goals for achieving long-term sobriety.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Coordinated and cooperated with local agencies and organizations to expedite treatment.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and activities in accordance with organizational standards.
- Remained calm, stayed professional and provided exceptional service on calls, even when interacting with difficult individuals.
- Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior
- Referred patients for community support outside of treatment and medical providers.
- Put together list of applicable resources and helped secure necessary referrals.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to help clients develop coping skills, personal insight, and relapse prevention strategies.
- Educated family members on how they can support their loved one's recovery process.
- Supported clients through challenging times by offering emotional guidance and unconditional acceptance.
- Helped clients diagnosed with addictive disease disorders increase skills, explore talents and build self-esteem.
- Engaged in outreach efforts within the local community to raise awareness about addiction issues and available resources.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Peer Recovery Specialist
Centerstone Technologies
Alton, IL
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Counseled clients' in-group or individual sessions to help cope with substance abuse problems.
- Helped clients diagnosed with addictive disease disorders increase skills, explore talents and build self-esteem.
- Maintained client records, tracked progress, and documented interactions with clients.
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
- Assisted clients with developing relevant skills to improve functionality in social, educational and vocational situations.
- Remained calm, stayed professional and provided exceptional service on calls, even when interacting with difficult individuals.
- Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
- Collaborated to set goals and outline steps to achieve objectives.
- Developed person-centered treatment plans along with behavior contracts for high-risk patients to address barriers to treatment.
- Participated in case conferences to discuss client needs and coordinate referrals as necessary.
- Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
- Assisted clients in identifying personal goals and creating strategies for achieving them.
- Referred patients for community support outside of treatment and medical providers.
- 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.
- Assisted in implementing programs to improve patient retention and patient success in treatment.
- Collaborated with other service providers to ensure quality care for clients.
- Coached clients on how to develop healthy coping skills through evidence-based practices such as mindfulness techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Encouraged clients to participate in self-help programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous meetings.
- Facilitated weekly support groups for individuals in recovery from substance use disorder.
- Completed drug and alcohol assessments for adolescent and adult patients to determine needed level of care.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed, including referring clients to emergency services if necessary.
Education
CRSS/CPRS
SIU School of Medicine
Springfield, IL05-2024
High School Diploma -
South Western Senior High School
Piasa, IL05-1997
Skills
- Resource Advocacy
- Treatment Goals
- Client Advocacy
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Goal Setting
- Motivational Interviewing
- Boundary Setting
- Family Education
Timeline
Recovery Coach
Chestnut Health Systems
07.2023 - Current
Peer Recovery Specialist
Centerstone Technologies
12.2022 - 07.2023
CRSS/CPRS
SIU School of Medicine
High School Diploma -
South Western Senior High School
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