Dustin Payne

King George, VA *****

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Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Compassionate and competent Addiction Specialist bringing advanced treatment planning and therapy management abilities. Customizes strategies to deliver optimal service for each client's' needs and goals. Trained in substance abuse and mental health support. Dedicated 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.

My whole life i asked why am i here ? i finally found my calling helping people find success in recovery and mental health. Compassionate Mental Health Tech with an understanding of empathy and proactive care. Over 12 years of experience in the field of behavioral analysis. Proficient in implementing specialized programs for individuals with intellectual, mental, emotional and developmental disabilities. Caring and well-organized with outstanding interpersonal, communication and social skills. Specialties include P.T.S.D, Medical Assisted Treatment ( MAT ) and Re-entry programs for inmates getting released and Mental Health education/skills. Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Work Experience

Substance Abuse Technician

Poplar Springs Hospital - Petersburg, VA

June 2021 to Present

Aided patients in performing activities of daily living. Maintained clinical documentation for each case with detailed and timely updates. Delivered expert therapeutic support to patients dealing with substance abuse, addiction and mental health issues.

Partnered with clients to inspire and help maintain positive life changes. Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.

Led individual and group therapy supporting prescribed procedures. Conducted intake interviews with new patients to complete forms, assess mental health condition or obtain treatment history.

Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement. Cashier

711 Gas Station - Culpeper, VA

January 2020 to January 2022

Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card. Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change. Answered customer questions and provided store information. Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills. Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity. Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases. Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales. Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock and arranged products to improve sales. Mechanic/owner/operator

RP Automotive - Fredericksburg, VA

March 2008 to July 2019

Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends. Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue. Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings. Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.

Analyzed client business needs and assisted in determining appropriate resources and strategies. Created and implemented employee onboarding and training programs to promote employee retention and team collaboration.

Hired and trained new department managers to increase team oversight and productivity. Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll. Education

GED

Thorpe Adult Learning Center - Culpeper, VA

September 2009

Skills

• Team Collaboration Patient and Family Education

Care Coordination Treatment Planning

Progress Documentation Active Listening

Verbal and Written Communication Intake Assessment Encouragement and Motivation HIPAA Requirements

Recreational Activity Planning Skill Building

Group Therapy

• Hospital experience

• Adult education

• HIPAA

• Data collection

• Peer Recovery Specialist

• Network support

Certifications and Licenses

Certified Recovery Specialist

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