Patrice Harris-Powell

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adyg2n@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Shaw University, Raleigh, NC

Master of Arts, Divinity May 2024

Shaw University, Raleigh, NC

Bachelor of Public Administration May 2009

Durham Technical Community College, Durham, NC

Associates in General Education December 2003

SKILLS

Peer Support Specialist

Adult Mental Health First Aider. 2021

Case Management

Behavioral Health

Crisis Intervention and Management

CPR Certified

Motivational Interviewing

Data Collection

Conflict Resolution

Administrative Support

Program Development

Microsoft Office Suite Application

INTERNSHIP & WORK STUDY EXPERIENCE

Intern, Department of Psychiatry-UNC Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 2014

●Provided administrative support to psychiatric department.

●Registered and managed medications and important information.

ADDITIONAL WORK AND SERVICE EXPERIENCE

Resident Recovery Coach, Freedom House Recovery Center, Chapel Hill, NC

2022 –2022

●Facilitated 12 step recovery meetings and assisted women in transitioning to independent living.

●Participated in women’s learning, housing, and other resources.

Peer Support Specialist, Carolina Outreach, Durham, NC

2021 - 2022

●Advocated for and assisted people with mental health and substance abuse disorders by providing steps to obtain housing gainful employment, and educational opportunities.

●Maintained medication management and records.

●Informed each client of WRAP(Wellness Recovery Action Plan) with tools to utilize in crisis situations.

Peer Support Specialist, Caramore Community Inc. Carrboro, NC.

2021-2022

● Provided transportation to individuals living with mental health and substance abuse issues to attend primary care, medication management, and court appointments.

●Assisted individuals with knowledge of 12 step recovery programs to help to sustain substance use.

●Engaged client in motivational interviewing skills to achieve maximum potential to sobriety and recovery.

ACTIVITIES & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Student Activities Board Member, Shaw University

●Acted as a role model and guide for other students participating in activities and events on and off- campus.

●2023 MySTory Black History Portfolio

●Member Union Baptist Church, Durham, NC. 2005-2023

●Entrepreneur-Mending Fences: Wellness & Recovery Trauma Informed Services 2010- announced on RadioOne Raleigh, NC by Kathy Hughes summer 2021.

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