Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Evangelism Certificate
Timeline
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Tina Brooms

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Dedicated mental health professional with a strong commitment to providing compassionate and professional services for individuals with substance abuse and/or mental health disorders. Proficient in working with this population and their families, demonstrating excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic. Skilled in crisis intervention, patient assessment, and developing personalized care plans, with a solid track record in patient care and therapeutic support. Energetic professional excelling in assessments, behavior monitoring, and treatment plan development. Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs while prioritizing tasks efficiently.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Technician-Peer Support Specialist

First Step Community Recovery/Jeanetta Robinson House Substance Abuse Counselor
02.2011 - Current
  • Create wellness recovery action plans, share lived experiences in group settings with individuals with substance abuse disorders and mental illness.
  • Create Treatment Plans, Individual Counseling, Prior Authorizations, funding paperwork for clients residency
  • Facilitated therapeutic activities to support patient recovery and engagement.
  • Monitored patient behavior to ensure safety and compliance with treatment plans.
  • Assisted in crisis intervention, employing de-escalation techniques effectively.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and incidents for treatment reviews.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies.
  • Trained new staff on operational protocols and patient care standards.
  • Implemented best practices for medication management and compliance monitoring.
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.

Caterer Set-Up

Bradley Center, Levy Restaurants
11.1997 - 02.2011
  • Greeted customers, setting & clearing tables, decorate events, cleaning and inventory.
  • Developed and executed catering menus tailored to diverse client needs and event themes.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff on food preparation standards and customer service excellence.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing supply usage to reduce waste and costs.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency during peak service times.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.

Education

High School Diploma -

Paul Lawrence Dunbar H.S.
Chicago, IL
06.1987

Certified Peer Support Specialist -

State of Wisconsin

Skills

  • Ability to work with diverse populations
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Documentation & Record Keeping
  • Great Listener
  • Empathetic Concern
  • Punctual & Team Oriented
  • Behavior observation
  • Patient safety management
  • Substance abuse awareness
  • Treatment Planning
  • Clinical documentation
  • Anger management
  • Anxiety management
  • Self-care promotion
  • Care plan development
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy principles
  • Individual counseling
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Recovery support

Certification

  • Licensed Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Evangelism Certificate

Introducing individuals who wish to convert to christianity.

Timeline

Mental Health Technician-Peer Support Specialist

First Step Community Recovery/Jeanetta Robinson House Substance Abuse Counselor
02.2011 - Current

Caterer Set-Up

Bradley Center, Levy Restaurants
11.1997 - 02.2011

High School Diploma -

Paul Lawrence Dunbar H.S.

Certified Peer Support Specialist -

State of Wisconsin

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