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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name
Port Reading, NJ Street Address
PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLESUMMARYDedicated 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.SKILLSInvestigative Tools Basic Maintenance SkillsDocumentation Abilities Individual TherapyClient Evaluation Friendly, Positive AttitudeGood Work Ethic Reliable & TrustworthyOrganizational Skills Critical Thinking Problem ResolutionTeam Building PPE UseRelationship Building Microsoft OfficeActive Listening Conflict ResolutionPeople Skills First Aid/CPRComputer SkillsEXPERIENCERECOVERY CENTERS OF AMERICASouth Amboy, NJRecovery Support Specialist 06/2019 to 09/2022Assured safety of patients on detox and residential units. Conversed with anxious/alcohol and drug addicted patients unable to sleep providing cathartic relief with acknowledged experiences when appropriate; relayed a narrative of researched information serving as a deterrent to addictive behaviors. Participated in mandated company trainings. Maintained COVID protocols for safety/infection control. Supersized/assisted patients for smoke/mental health breaks when needed. Documented/maintained staff/patient notes when necessary.Communicated with staff/other shift members regarding patient needsKept gear and equipment in good working order to effectively support unit needsDeveloped good rapport with patients utilizing support/understandingConveyed this RSSs personal experiences/knowledge regarding experienced substances when appropriate to aid in a cathartic-based tension reliever.Explained, whenever possible, alcohol metabolism research to enable listeners to model behavior/avoid substance abuse for more positive outcomes.EDUCATION AND TRAININGADDICTION STUDIES 05/2015Middlesex County College, Edison, NJCERTIFIED PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST 02/2015Ocean County College, Toms River, NJCERTIFIED RECOVERY SUPPORT PRACTITIONER 07/2014Consumer Connections MHANJ, Voorhees, NJFORENSIC PEER BRIDGER 01/2013Rutgers Allied Health Professionals, Scotch Plains, NJBACHELOR OF ARTS: PSYCHOLOGY 05/2009Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJAAS: HEALTH SCIENCES 05/2006Middlesex County College, Edison, NJACTIVITIES AND HONORSBrain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) member/survivorMental Health Association of New Jersey (MHANJ)memberDepression/Bipolar member/survivorPeer Recovery advocate memberADDITIONAL INFORMATIONCertified Billing & Codingpre-certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor by Certification Board, East Brunswick, NJCertified Recovery Support Practitioner by Certification Board Inc., East Brunswick, NJCertified Peer Recovery Specialist by Certification Board Inc., East Brunswick, NJBA Psychology from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJAAS Health Science from Middlesex College, Edison, NJCertified Billing & Coding Specialist,National Healthcareer Association Health Unit Coordinatior/Medical Assistant, Middlesex County Vocational and Technical High SchoolsMember of the Brain Injury Alliance of NJ. since 1990 (BIANJ of North Brunswick,NJ).tied 4th place 2-mile run (endorphin/opiate experience), Middlesex County, New Jersey |
