Behavioral Health Mental
Resume:
Megan Smith
Peer Recovery
Richmond, VA *****
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Enthusiastic, dedicated and versatile, recovery support-focused role model with 15+ years related experience in mental and behavioral health. Invested in improving lives by providing informative insight to peers through Recovery
Dynamics curriculum and personal experience, strength and hope. Eager to help individuals discover, access, and utilize paths to better self. Multiple years’ experience facilitating effective, interactive group discussions among diverse audiences. Microsoft Office proficient, high level of organization skills and motivated. skills
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Peer Mentor
The Women's Healing Place - Richmond, VA
August 2021 to Present
teach classes, monitor program progress, coordinate job assignments, and work one-on-one with individuals moving through the recovery process. Demonstrate The Healing Place philosophy that the best solution is one alcoholic or addict reaching back to help another on the journey to recovery. Unit Lead
Poplar Springs Behavioral Health Hospital - Petersburg, VA January 2015 to December 2022
Managed milieu staff and patients by ensuring a safe therapeutic environment and care plan for patients. Educated patients / families on medication management and therapeutic necessities associated with their diagnosis. Assisted doctors providing patient documentation and updates on conditions and behaviors. Created and facilitated mental health nursing groups. Assessed patients' risk behaviors daily. Unit Lead
Liberty Point Behavioral Health - Staunton, VA
January 2015 to December 2022
Extended trauma-informed psychiatric treatment to adolescent males who were experiencing complex emotional, behavioral, and educational difficulties, specifically designed for youth with psychiatric disorders and co-occurring intellectual disabilities such as autism. Facilitated numerous educational discussions with varied groups.
Western State Hospital - Staunton, VA
January 2011 to December 2015
Provided quality nursing care to psychiatric patients. Performed skilled patient centered care to individuals and groups of patients with complex mental and behavioral illnesses. Executed a variety of patient care such as administering medication / treatments, maintained patient records, promoted health and wellness education, and communicated for continuity of patient care. Education
Certification in Peer Recovery Specialist
VA Board of Certification - Richmond, VA
2023 to 2023
Howard County Community College - Columbia, MD, US 2004
Anne Arundel Community College - Annapolis, MD, US 1998
Skills
• Facilitation of interactive and diverse group discussions
• Educating clients about mental health / substance abuse, medication, community resources, etc. in preparation of re-acclimating into the community
• Development of strong, trusting relationships
• Evaluating characteristics in individuals to determine needs
• Coaching and encouraging effective communication
• Strong knowledge of human behavior and performance
• Selecting instructional methods and procedures appropriate for teaching new
• Certified Handle with Care
• Continued education in problem-solving and decision-making
• Able to Identify complex problems and review relative information to develop/evaluate options and implement solutions
• Behavioral Health
• Crisis Intervention
• Medication Administration
• Mentoring
• Teaching
• Interviewing
• Documentation review
• Behavioral therapy
• Vital signs
• Data collection
• Hospital experience
• Medical records
• Customer service
• Working with people with autism
• Recruiting
• Experience with children
• Google Suite
• Communication skills
• Working with people with developmental disabilities
• Computer skills
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Addiction counseling
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word
• Public relations
• Writing skills
• Supervising experience
• Word processing
• Behavioral health
• Mental health counseling
• Caregiving
• Childcare
• Motivational interviewing
• Customer support
• Leadership
• Basic math
• Sales
• Organizational skills
• Administrative experience
• Personal assistant experience
• Sales
• Customer service
• Retail sales
Certifications and Licenses
Certified Recovery Specialist
September 2023 to Present
CPR Certification
Present
BCBA
Present
First Aid Certification
CNA
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