VINCE CARTER, CRS, CCHW
Monaca,PA
Summary
Experienced, client-focused, and driven professional with a strong background in treatment and recovery of individuals suffering from substance use disorders. Committed to assist individuals in obtaining and sustaining recovery, and achieving a better quality of life. Highly adept in working with individuals from widely varying ethnicities, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Recovery House Manager
Jade Wellness Center
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2024 - Current
- Provided individual counseling sessions for residents struggling with addiction-related issues.
- Provided leadership and guidance to staff, residents, and outside stakeholders.
- Coordinated with mental health professionals on behalf of residents to ensure continuity of care.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, rules and standards related to Recovery House operations.
- Assisted in developing marketing materials promoting the Recovery House's services.
- Established communication protocols between staff members to facilitate timely response to emergency situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with local law enforcement agencies to ensure safety of the facility.
- Monitored progress of resident recovery plans in accordance with Recovery House standards.
- Organized educational events for residents such as lectures on addiction recovery topics or workshops on relapse prevention strategies.
- Directed and supported internal case management and client advocacy.
- Oversaw management of clinical documentation, billing reimbursement, resident rights and customer service.
- Launched monthly analysis and reported metrics regarding budget, staffing, clinical benchmarking and other operational areas.
- Enforced state and federal regulations as well as company policies and procedures for strict compliance.
- Monitored daily performance and patient outcomes to maintain quality assurance.
- Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
- Managed load of multiple cases on consistent basis.
- Performed assessments to determine individual limitations and strengths.
- Assisted clients with enhancing skills in areas such as job searching, interviewing and business and personal etiquette.
Unity Recovery Community Organization-SRO (27 beds + Overnight Shelter) Supervisor
Unity Recovery Community Organization
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2023 - Current
- House Management duties and addiction recovery support including mind, body and spirit
- Audited individualized recovery wellness plans
- Gathered information about useful resources and helped coordinate referrals
- Participated in multidisciplinary meetings focused on providing comprehensive assistance
- Consistently guaranteed records were completed on time and complied with agency and HIPAA requirements
- Cultivated a strong agency reputation within the community by assisting clients with identifying strengths and sharing personal experiences during appointments
- Provide case management services to clients, including assessment, planning, and coordination of services
- Conduct intake interviews and assessments to determine client needs and develop individualized care plans
- Monitor client progress and make necessary adjustments to care plans as needed.
Mental Health Association, Inc, BestLife Clinic - Recovery Coach
Mental Health Association, Inc, BestLife Clinic
Springfield, MA
08.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized recovery wellness plans
- Provided group, family and individual counseling to support recovery goals
- Gathered information about useful resources and helped coordinate referrals
- Participated in multidisciplinary meetings focused on providing comprehensive assistance
- Consistently guaranteed records were completed on time and complied with agency and HIPAA requirements
- Cultivated a strong agency reputation within the community by assisting clients with identifying strengths and sharing personal experiences during appointments.
Crossroads Treatment Centers-Care Manager
Crossroads Treatment Centers
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Skillfully provided comfort and care to improve the health and wellbeing for diverse populations and underserved members of the community including uninsured, migrant workers, refugees, immigrants, etc
- Properly administer support, encouragement, and mentorship to clients suffering from substance use disorders that promote long-term recovery and a reduced chance of relapse
- Coordinate and manage group sessions that allow clients to share experiences and develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships
- Organize aftercare programs for patients being discharged
- Apply analytical skills to review client records prior to determining treatment programs
- Dispense appropriate medications to patients and monitor their progress by conducting urine tests
- Accurately maintain the integrity of project logs, reports, and records within the necessary files and database(s)
- Educate clients about each stage of the recovery process including pre-recovery engagement, recovery initiation, recovery stabilization, and sustained recovery
- Strategically plan and conduct interviews and drug tests to determine the needs of clients.
Gateway Rehab- Recovery Specialist
Gateway Rehab
Aliquippa, PA
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Skillfully provided comfort and care to improve the health and wellbeing for diverse populations and underserved members of the community including uninsured, migrant workers, refugees, immigrants, etc
- Properly administer support, encouragement, and mentorship to clients suffering from substance use disorders that promote long-term recovery and a reduced chance of relapse
- Coordinate and manage group sessions that allow clients to share experiences and develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships
- Organize aftercare programs for patients being discharged.
Mental Health Association, Inc House Manager
Mental Health Association, Inc
Springfield, MA
04.2022 - 07.2022
- House Management duties and addiction recovery support including mind, body and spirit
- Developed and implemented individualized recovery wellness plans
- Provided group, family and individual counseling to support recovery goals
- Gathered information about useful resources and helped coordinate referrals
- Participated in multidisciplinary meetings focused on providing comprehensive assistance
- Consistently guaranteed records were completed on time and complied with agency and HIPAA requirements
- Cultivated a strong agency reputation within the community by assisting clients with identifying strengths and sharing personal experiences during appointments
- Provide case management services to clients, including assessment, planning, and coordination of services
- Conduct intake interviews and assessments to determine client needs and develop individualized care plans
- Monitor client progress and make necessary adjustments to care plans as needed
- Assist clients in accessing community resources and support services
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and documentation
- Provide crisis intervention and support as needed
- Oversee a staff of up to 5 individuals who also work at the house throughout the week.
Gandara Center - Recovery Coach
Gandara Center
Springfield, MA
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Skillfully provided comfort and care to improve the health and wellbeing for diverse populations and underserved members of the community including uninsured, migrant workers, refugees, immigrants, etc
- Properly administer support, encouragement, and mentorship to clients suffering from substance use disorders that promote long-term recovery and a reduced chance of relapse
- Coordinate and manage group sessions that allow clients to share experiences and develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships
- Organize aftercare programs for patients being discharged.
Behavioral Health Network, Inc Addiction Counselor
Behavioral Health Network, Inc
Springfield, Massachusetts
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Skillfully provide comfort and care to improve the health and well-being for diverse populations and underserved members of the community including uninsured, migrant workers, refugees, immigrants, etc
- Properly administer support, encouragement, and mentorship to patients suffering from substance abuse disorders that promote long-term recovery and a reduced chance in relapse
- Coordinate and manage group sessions that allow patients to share experiences and develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships
- Organize aftercare programs for patients being discharged
- Apply analytical skills to review client records prior to determining treatment programs
- Dispense appropriate medications to patients and monitor their progress by conducting urine tests
- Accurately maintain the integrity of project logs, reports, and records within the necessary files and database(s)
- Educate patients about each stage of the recovery process including pre-recovery engagement, recovery initiation, recovery stabilization, and sustained recovery
- Strategically plan and conduct interviews and drug tests to determine the needs of patients.
Caring Health Center, Inc - Substance Use Disorder Specialist/Community Health Worker
Caring Health Center, Inc
Springfield, Massachusetts
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Skillfully provided comfort and care to improve the health and wellbeing for diverse populations and underserved members of the community including uninsured, migrant workers, refugees, immigrants, etc
- Properly administer support, encouragement, and mentorship to clients suffering from substance use disorders that promote long-term recovery and a reduced chance of relapse
- Coordinate and manage group sessions that allow clients to share experiences and develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships
- Organize aftercare programs for patients being discharged
- Apply analytical skills to review client records prior to determining treatment programs
- Dispense appropriate medications to patients and monitor their progress by conducting urine tests
- Accurately maintain the integrity of project logs, reports, and records within the necessary files and database(s)
- Educate clients about each stage of the recovery process including pre-recovery engagement, recovery initiation, recovery stabilization, and sustained recovery
- Strategically plan and conduct interviews and drug tests to determine the needs of clients.
Behavioral Health Network, Inc Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
Behavioral Health Network, Inc
Springfield, Massachusetts
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Offered direct and indirect clinical supportive services during one-on-one and Substance Use Disorder group sessions within a culturally diverse community in an attempt of reducing risk and escalated crises
- Played a vital role in ensuring that clients completed the Wellness Recovery Action Plans and peer support programs to facilitate symptom, medication, and stress management and education
- Utilized available community resources when recommending additional treatments to clients
- Consistently guaranteed records were completed and complied with agency protocols and stakeholders' expectations and standards
- Cultivated a strong agency reputation within the community by assisting clients with identifying positive behavioral choices and sharing personal experiences during group sessions.
Western Mass. Recovery Learning Community - Intentional Peer Support Specialist
Western Mass. Recovery Learning Community
Springfield, Massachusetts
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Actively assisted community members with achieving their recovery goals and objectives by frequently overseeing and monitoring their progress during one-on-one and Substance Use Disorder group sessions
- Proactively determined client needs and collaborated with team members in giving support and creating coping strategies that encouraged recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services, Substance Use Disorder
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH05-2025
Certified Recovery Specialist - Substance Use Disorder Recovery
Pennsylvania Certification Board
Harrisburg08-2024
Certified Community Health Worker - Human Services
Pennsylvania Certification Board
Harrisburg, PA08-2022
Addiction Certification - Addiction Counseling
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Boston, MA11-2017
Recovery Coach - Recovery Coaching
Westfield State University
Westfield, MASkills
- Individual counseling
- Resource advocacy
- Crisis Intervention
- Treatment planning
- Recovery planning
- Cultural Competency
- Compassionate communication
- Basic First Aid
- Crisis Management
- Goal Setting
- Client education
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Providing community referrals
- Specimen testing
- EPIC/Ochin, CareLogic, Ehana, Methasoft,etc proficiency (EHR/EMR)
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Operational Efficiency
- Employee Coaching and Motivation
- Emotional Support
- Administration and Reporting
- Facility Inspections
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Client Requirements
- Emergency Situations
- Activity Supervision
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Compliance Requirements
- Supervising Residents
Timeline
Recovery House Manager
Jade Wellness Center
04.2024 - Current
Unity Recovery Community Organization-SRO (27 beds + Overnight Shelter) Supervisor
Unity Recovery Community Organization
09.2023 - Current
Crossroads Treatment Centers-Care Manager
Crossroads Treatment Centers
01.2023 - 09.2023
Gateway Rehab- Recovery Specialist
Gateway Rehab
08.2022 - 01.2023
Mental Health Association, Inc House Manager
Mental Health Association, Inc
04.2022 - 07.2022
Mental Health Association, Inc, BestLife Clinic - Recovery Coach
Mental Health Association, Inc, BestLife Clinic
08.2021 - Current
Gandara Center - Recovery Coach
Gandara Center
04.2021 - 08.2021
Behavioral Health Network, Inc Addiction Counselor
Behavioral Health Network, Inc
01.2021 - 04.2021
Caring Health Center, Inc - Substance Use Disorder Specialist/Community Health Worker
Caring Health Center, Inc
01.2018 - 01.2021
Behavioral Health Network, Inc Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
Behavioral Health Network, Inc
01.2017 - 01.2018
Western Mass. Recovery Learning Community - Intentional Peer Support Specialist
Western Mass. Recovery Learning Community
11.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Human Services, Substance Use Disorder
Southern New Hampshire University
Certified Recovery Specialist - Substance Use Disorder Recovery
Pennsylvania Certification Board
Certified Community Health Worker - Human Services
Pennsylvania Certification Board
Addiction Certification - Addiction Counseling
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Recovery Coach - Recovery Coaching
Westfield State University
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