DENIS BALLANCE

Port Reading, NJ *****

732-***-****

ady48b@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

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.

SKILLS

Investigative Tools Basic Maintenance Skills

Documentation Abilities Individual Therapy

Client Evaluation Friendly, Positive Attitude

Good Work Ethic Reliable & Trustworthy

Organizational Skills Critical Thinking Problem Resolution

Team Building PPE Use

Relationship Building Microsoft Office

Active Listening Conflict Resolution

People Skills First Aid/CPR

Computer Skills

EXPERIENCE

RECOVERY CENTERS OF AMERICA

South Amboy, NJ

Recovery Support Specialist 06/2019 to 09/2022

Assured 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 needs

Kept gear and equipment in good working order to effectively support unit needs

Developed good rapport with patients utilizing support/understanding

Conveyed this RSS’s 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 TRAINING

ADDICTION STUDIES 05/2015

Middlesex County College, Edison, NJ

CERTIFIED PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST 02/2015

Ocean County College, Toms River, NJ

CERTIFIED RECOVERY SUPPORT PRACTITIONER 07/2014

Consumer Connections MHANJ, Voorhees, NJ

FORENSIC PEER BRIDGER 01/2013

Rutgers Allied Health Professionals, Scotch Plains, NJ

BACHELOR OF ARTS: PSYCHOLOGY 05/2009

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ

AAS: HEALTH SCIENCES 05/2006

Middlesex County College, Edison, NJ

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) member/survivor

Mental Health Association of New Jersey (MHANJ)member

Depression/Bipolar member/survivor

Peer Recovery advocate member

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Certified Billing & Coding

pre-certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor by Certification Board, East Brunswick, NJ

Certified Recovery Support Practitioner by Certification Board Inc., East Brunswick, NJ

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist by Certification Board Inc., East Brunswick, NJ

BA Psychology from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

AAS Health Science from Middlesex College, Edison, NJ

Certified Billing & Coding Specialist,

National Healthcareer Association Health Unit Coordinatior/Medical Assistant, Middlesex County Vocational and Technical High Schools

Member 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

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