James Terrio
Ayer,MA
Summary
Compassionate and patient-centered professional dedicated to learning and growing within a supportive setting. Possesses a deep understanding of peer support principles and mental health advocacy, allowing for the utilization and enhancement of active listening and conflict resolution skills in the desired position.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Peer Specialist
Department of Mental Health Fitchburg, MA
02.2022 - Current
- Organize and facilitate groups
- Provide support, education, and advocacy
- Recovery coaching
- Shared life experience
Certified Peer Specialist
Vinfen Corp. Lowell MA
03.2019 - 02.2022
- Treatment plan interventions
- Facilitate peer support groups
- Recovery coaching
- Provide support, education, and advocacy
- Shared life experience
Residential Counselor
Vinfen Corp. Methuen MA
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Administer medication under MAP guidelines
- Assist in learning daily life skills to become more independent
- Work with health insurances/ BHCP/One Care to obtain medical equipment, authorizations etc
- Accessing crisis team and/ or emergency personnel when needed
- Completed quarterlies and monthly progression regarding the clients in the program
- Collaborate with community providers including VNAs
Residential Counselor (part Time-one on One)
Vinfen Corp. Methuen MA
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Worked one on one with same client daily
- Worked on different coping and life skills to cope with daily living
- Administered medication under MAP guidelines
- Assist client to become fully integrated into their communities
- Daily notes and quarterlies
- Doctor appointments
Education
BS - Human Service Management
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA01-2018
Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA07-2008
Human Services
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA06-2005
Skills
- Trauma experience
- Social skills
- Mental health awareness
- Recovery Coach Training
- Familiar with DRA(Dual Recovery)
- WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) Facilitator
- First Aid/CPR
- Diversity and Inclusion Training
- Harm reduction
- Proficient with redirection
- Forensic Peer Support
- Emotional regulation
- Self-care techniques
- Stress reduction
- Relapse prevention
Timeline
Certified Peer Specialist
Department of Mental Health Fitchburg, MA
02.2022 - Current
Certified Peer Specialist
Vinfen Corp. Lowell MA
03.2019 - 02.2022
Residential Counselor
Vinfen Corp. Methuen MA
05.2018 - 03.2019
Residential Counselor (part Time-one on One)
Vinfen Corp. Methuen MA
02.2018 - 05.2018
BS - Human Service Management
Lesley University
Psychology
Liberty University
Human Services
Mount Wachusett Community College
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