Mental Health Behavioral

Lacel B Parham, CPRS-RPS

443-***-**** ***********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Competent in interacting with all levels of organizations and have 15+ years’ experience in planning and implementing support services for the homeless, mental health, substance abuse and incarcerated populations.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

The Tuerk/Weisman House Baltimore, MD.

Peer Support Supervisor February 2023 - Present

Peer Recovery Coach PRN 2018 - 2020

Description: Duties consist of group facilitating, providing recovery services, community integration and monitoring the environment; assist with escorting clients to and from scheduled appointments and to serve as a role model to individuals in the process of recovery

MedStar Health Baltimore, MD.

Peer Recovery Coach II March 2020 – February 2023

Description: To provide non-clinical services intended to motivate patients in establishing recovery from high risk of dependent alcohol and drug use problems; Assist in completing referrals and developing service plans to promote successful linkage to treatment services

Baltimore County Department of Health Towson, MD.

Behavioral Health Associate Part-time 2017 – 2019

Description: Provided services intended to aid participants in establishing recovery from use of substances. Facilitated re-entry groups at the BCDC and maintained contact with inmates after incarceration to serve as a personal guide; offered resources that encouraged community stability.

The Baltimore Station Baltimore, MD.

Residential Attendant Part-time 2019 - Present

Description: Monitor medication and perform rounds to ensure safety and security of the patients and premises; Keep a shift log of individuals entering/exiting the campus and encouraged ongoing abstinence from the use of all mind-altering substances

People Encouraging People Baltimore, MD.

Housing Coordinator/ACT Services 2013 - 2017

Description: Provided assertive community treatment services to individuals with persistent illnesses with mental health and substances abuse issues; to seek conducive housing prospects for patients in the process of transitioning into the community from various state institutions

Education & Certifications:

*Baltimore City Community College *MD. Addiction & Behavioral-Health Certification Board

Human Services (Addictions Counseling) CPRS (Registered Peer Supervisor)

Trainings:

* Advocacy * Case Management * Co-Occurring Disorders * Confidentiality * Conflict Resolution

* Crisis Intervention * Cultural Diversity * De-escalation of Verbal Agitation * Ethics & Boundaries

* Ethical Responsibility * Harm Reduction * Health & Wellness * Infectious Disease Control

* MANDT * Mental Health First Aid * MHFA (Adult) * Suicide Prevention * Outreach

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