Mental Health Case Manager

Clifford R. Booker Jr.

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Linkedin www.Linkedin.com/in/Clifford-Robert-Booker-jr/ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Compassionate Addiction and Mental Health Case Manager, with a holistic approach in addressing addictions. Experienced in Peer Recover, Behavioral Mental Health, and the Soar process. Incorporates lived experiences to help inspire others to grow and benefit in their personal recovery journey. Driven by the desire to serve others, with a history of volunteering for the community. Practices a unique combination of AA/NA 12-step Addiction Methodology along with Indigenous Healing Techniques that help motivate Peers to evolve in their recovery process. Continues to be an agent for change. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Soar Certified / Addiction Recovery / Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Group Facilitator / 12-Step Program / Indigenous Healing Methodologies / Interpersonal Skills / Clinical Experience / Palliative & Respite Care / Person-Centered / Nursing Care ADL / Clinical Experience / Community Referrals

FEATURED SKILLS

Inspires hope and beliefs that recovery is possible; encourages Peers to regain control over their lives and their recovery journey.

Strong interpersonal, influencing, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead transformative conversations and therapeutic groups

Practical skills in working with troubled youth, emergency/crisis management, de-escalation, and conflict resolution.

Skilled collaborator, reliable when working in diverse fast-paced clinical settings; knowledgeable of clinical policies and procedures, data driven documentation, and regulatory requirements. WORK EXPERIENCE

AVERY ROAD TREATEMENT CENTER 8/2022-Present

Case Manager

Identifies and advocates access to Community resources and support structures for residents

Assist with SSI/ SSDI application process

Conducts Individual and Group Therapy sessions for Addiction Recovery, Coping Skills, Behavioral Mental Health Challenges and Goal Setting

Develops Comprehensive Wellness and Relapse Prevention Plans

Coordinates with other members of the Treatment staff to evaluate Residents’ progress Clifford R. Booker Jr. **********@*****.*** Page 2 of 2 PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE OF WASHINGTON

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist 12/2021 – 8/2022

Empowered Peers’ readiness for change and used motivational interviewing techniques to support and encourage Peers to create Wellness and Recovery plans for their recovery process. GWEKWAADZIWIN MIIKANS

Intern 01/2020 – 03/2020

Completed an internship at Gwekwaadziwin Miikan (an Addiction and Mental Health land-based live in treatment program) for Indigenous Youth and Young Adults.

Learned and mastered Indigenous land-based healing methodologies (sharing circles, storytelling, and the therapeutic value of the land).

Integrated the existing AA/NA 12-step Addiction methodology with the Red Path Therapy (a holistic therapeutic approach focusing on physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being). WARDEN WOODS COMMUNITY CENTRE

Intern 10/2019 – 12/2021

Bridged community members to beneficial resources, related addiction recovery services, and distributed Harm Reduction Kits to high-risk communities. MARKHAM STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL KENSINGTON HOSPICE CARECOR HEALTH SERVICES NHI NURSING & HOMEMAKERS INC.

Personal Support Worker / Certified Nursing Assistant 09/2013 – 09/2019

Provided direct patient care, including Palliative and Respite care for terminally ill patients and their families.

Reported assessment evaluations of patients’ condition, filed documentation reporting to the nursing staff.

VOLUNTEER SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE

T. D. S. B. SUPPORT PROGRAM BOARD OF DIRECTORS & ACTIVITY COMMITTEE FOR BIRCHMOUNT MEN’S RESIDENCE

Volunteer Social Worker 2007, 2009

Implemented positive support systems for at-risk (expelled) students; mentored and provided direction in the development of career goals and life improvements with troubled youth.

Partnered with staff in crisis management and de-escalated conflicts with residents.

Maintained files, processed documentation, filed daily sign-in sheets, outreach, and incident reports. EDUCATION

Soar ( certified by SAMSHA )

Addiction Mental Health Worker Program/ ( Associates Degree / Diploma) / Graduated with High Honors from Centennial College,Toronto,Canada

Personal Support Worker/CNA (Certified ) Centennial College, Toronto,Canada Peer Recovery Coach (Certified )

2024 Tuerk Conference on Mental Health and Addiction Treatment /Panel Speaker on Nicotine Use Disorder Hospice Palliative Care & Home Visiting (Certified) Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities Peer Recovery Coach ( Certified )

Diffusing Hostility / Toronto Hostels (Certified ) Standard First Aid CPR/AED HPC / Red Cross ( Current & Certified )

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