Sandy Smith
205-***-**** • *************@*****.*** • Guin, AL 35563
Compassionate Recovery Support Advisor with expertise in crisis intervention, interpersonal communication, and conflict resolution. Proven ability to facilitate group discussions and assist clients in personalized recovery planning.
Summary
Skills • Client support
• Group facilitation
• Recovery planning
• Interpersonal communication
• Behavioral assessment
• Conflict resolution
• Crisis intervention
• Wellness coaching
• Goal setting assistance
• Relapse prevention
• Empathy development
• Mental health awareness
• Substance abuse
• Behavioral health interventions
• Family support
• Client relationship building
11/2024 - 11/2025
Recovery Support Advisor, Redeemed Ministries, Cleveland, AL Experience
• Assisted clients in developing personalized recovery plans and goals.
• Provided crisis intervention and emotional support during challenging situations.
• Educated clients on available resources and community services for recovery support.
• Engaged in ongoing training to enhance skills in recovery support practices. Offered emotional support and guidance to clients experiencing difficulty navigating their recovery journey.
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• Created a safe environment for clients through trauma-informed practices. Monitored client progress during treatment programs and adjusted treatment plans as needed.
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Provided crisis intervention services when necessary to manage acute episodes of mental illness or substance abuse symptoms.
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• Provided support to individuals in recovery from substance use disorders.
• Conducted assessments of clients' needs, abilities, and challenges.
• Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions. Remained calm, stayed professional, and provided exceptional service on calls, even when interacting with difficult individuals.
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Helped clients diagnosed with addictive disease disorders increase skills, explore talents and build self-esteem.
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Counseled clients' in-group or individual sessions to help cope with substance abuse problems.
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Completed drug and alcohol assessments for adolescent and adult patients to determine needed level of care.
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Bachelor Of Science, Human Services
Education And Post University, Waterbury, CT
Training
Winfield City High School, Winfield, AL