Toni Weatherford
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Recovery Coach with extensive experience at Copa Health, specializing in relapse prevention and client advocacy. Proven ability to enhance client engagement through motivational interviewing and compassionate support. Skilled in resource navigation and crisis intervention, fostering a strong network for clients' ongoing success in their recovery journey.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Recovery Coach
Southwest Network
Estrella Vista
08.2024 - Current
- Encouraged clients'' sense of responsibility for their recovery journey by teaching them essential coping strategies and relapse prevention techniques.
- Mentored new Recovery Coaches, sharing best practices and contributing to their professional development.
- Gathered information about useful resources and helped coordinate referrals.
- Facilitated connections between clients and peer support groups, fostering a strong network for continued success posttreatment.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, connecting clients with appropriate emergency resources as needed.
- Increased clients'' self-awareness by conducting regular assessments and facilitating reflective exercises.
- Supported clients with compassionate, empathetic face-to-face support.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
Lead Recovery Coach
Copa Health
West Villages Day Program
10.2021 - 08.2024
- Encouraged clients'' sense of responsibility for their recovery journey by teaching them essential coping strategies and relapse prevention techniques.
- Mentored new Recovery Coaches, sharing best practices and contributing to their professional development.
- Gathered information about useful resources and helped coordinate referrals.
- Facilitated connections between clients and peer support groups, fostering a strong network for continued success posttreatment.
- Increased clients'' self-awareness by conducting regular assessments and facilitating reflective exercises.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, connecting clients with appropriate emergency resources as needed.
- Enhanced client engagement in recovery programs by providing compassionate support and guidance.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices through education on nutrition, exercise, sleep hygiene, stress management techniques, and mindfulness practices.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA guidelines.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
Education
Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting Back Office
Apollo College
Phoenix, AZ02-2005
Skills
- Resource referrals
- Self-care techniques
- Relapse prevention
- Client advocacy
- Goal setting
- Motivational interviewing
- Resource navigation
- Intervention planning
- Recovery planning
- Coaching techniques
- Empathy development
- Boundary setting
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Six Sigma Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- [State] Driver's License
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Recovery Coach
Southwest Network
08.2024 - Current
Lead Recovery Coach
Copa Health
10.2021 - 08.2024
Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting Back Office
Apollo College