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Valerie Wms-Rampatsingh

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Dynamic Certified Peer Specialist with proven success at Wedge Medical Center in developing individualized recovery plans and facilitating crisis intervention. Skilled in EHR documentation and effective communication, I foster positive relationships and empower clients to achieve their goals through motivational interviewing and resource coordination. Committed to enhancing mental health outcomes and promoting self-care education.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Peer Specialist

Wedge Medical Center- MHOP and CIRC Program
1939 Juniper Street, Philadelphia
07.2016 - Current
  • Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
  • Developed customized learning plans tailored to individual mentee's goals and learning styles.
  • Evaluated and reported on program effectiveness and mentee satisfaction.
  • Attended meetings and trainings to optimize professional development.
  • Encouraged positive study habits and self-motivation among mentee group.
  • Established and supervised peer-counseling and peer-tutoring programs.
  • Promoted skill building to support activities of daily living.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, identifying barriers to employment.
  • Advised family members on how best to support their loved ones during recovery process.
  • Collaborated with peer mentoring program members to devise new methods to generate interest and participation.
  • Supported clients in understanding issues with problem and taking steps toward recovery by pulling from personal background in area.
  • Offered crisis intervention services when needed, including suicide assessment and risk management strategies.
  • Modeled behaviors, educated patients, and motivated change to improving life skills and coping mechanisms.
  • Collaborated with medical staff to ensure continuity of care for clients transitioning from hospital settings.
  • Encouraged clients to engage in social activities that promote positive coping skills.
  • Developed educational materials related to mental health awareness and self-care.
  • Identified and addressed individual and group learning barriers.
  • Performed outreach activities to connect individuals with available community resources.
  • Provided supportive counseling and coaching to clients facing emotional challenges.
  • Participated in ongoing training and professional development for mentors.
  • Utilized de-escalation techniques aligned with trauma-informed care to drive intervention strategy for participants in crisis.

Certified Peer Specialist: Common Ground

COMHAR Mental Health
Philadelphia, PA
11.2013 - 11.2015
  • Prepared health reports for doctor viewing.
  • Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
  • Instilled hope by promoting positive self-disclosure and actively listening to client needs.
  • Provided follow-up care after discharge from clinical settings or other programs.
  • Helped individuals overcome harmful drug and alcohol addictions.
  • Referred individuals to outside resources and services for additional support.
  • Followed appropriate methodology to deliver optimum counseling meeting individual needs.
  • Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss cases and develop treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for clients.
  • Kept pace with changes in research on diagnostic and treatment protocols to give best possible support to clients.
  • Coordinated resources to support clients and help each achieve targets.
  • Actively listened and responded empathetically when interacting with clients.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for clients.
  • Counseled clients physical, mental factors impacting personal success.
  • Compiled personal information and compared against professional knowledge to determine needs and optimum strategies for success.
  • Delivered treatments to improve client functionality and environmental adjustment.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to individuals in need of emotional and mental support.
  • Developed positive relationships with clients by providing a safe, supportive environment.
  • Coordinated referrals for additional services as needed based on client needs.
  • Monitored client activities in order to assess the effectiveness of treatment plans.
  • Directed, coordinated and evaluated activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.

Education

Certified Peer Specialist -

Mental Health Association
Philadelphia, PA
03-2010

Associate of Arts - Admin Tech/Medical Assistant

Lincoln Technical Institute
Philadelphia, PA
03-2009

High School Diploma -

Eastern High School
Baltimore, MD
06-1980

Some College (No Degree) -

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Team collaboration
  • MyEvolv
  • Microsoft Office
  • EHR documentation
  • Self-care education
  • Goal setting
  • Peer counseling
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Resource coordination
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Resource linkage
  • Feedback delivery
  • Life skills development
  • Confidential services
  • Coping strategies
  • Health education
  • Effective communication
  • Public speaking
  • Stress reduction
  • Staff supervision
  • Social perceptiveness

Timeline

Certified Peer Specialist

Wedge Medical Center- MHOP and CIRC Program
07.2016 - Current

Certified Peer Specialist: Common Ground

COMHAR Mental Health
11.2013 - 11.2015

Certified Peer Specialist -

Mental Health Association

Associate of Arts - Admin Tech/Medical Assistant

Lincoln Technical Institute

High School Diploma -

Eastern High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Morgan State University

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