Regia Acheampong

Experience

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  Catholic Charities/D.C.

  Dec 2014 - Oct 2017

  Certified Peer Specialist

  Sharing life lived experiences with our clients according to situations that they are currently being challenged; Experience in the ability of mentor leadership; actively advocating for our client’s needs; Experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders and skilled in co-occurring disorders treatments; Provide essential expertise to the entire team to promote a culture in which the clients point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment; Promotes health and wellness and engaging participants in community inclusion activities; Provide support to staff and the people receiving services in accomplishing personal goals; Assist with supporting clients through the intake process and provide staff support to intake; Co-facilitate counseling groups; Familiarity with electronic medical records; Ability to work effectively with external agencies and the public; Maintain and prepare clear, concise and accurate notes, correspondence and other job related documents as required. Show less

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  Phoenix House Foundation Inc

  Jul 2017 - Sept 2019

  Residential Specialist

  • Responsible for monitoring the smooth operation of the Adult Men’s Residential Center through supervision of a Residential Community Structure• Monitored therapeutic milieu and client activities, responding to client’s crises and emergencies as needed while transporting clients to outside activities, evening AA meetings, and appointments as needed• Demonstrated ethical boundary guidelines within the scope and setting of the therapeutic interaction• Assured a safe and drug-free environment while providing Life Skills and 12 Step Education Show less

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  Beacon Health Options

  Apr 2019 - now

  Wellness Recovery Specialist
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  Behavior Health Group

  Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

  Case Manager
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  City of Alexandria, Virginia, Adult Services

  Feb 2023 - Jul 2023

  Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

  Provide peer support services to individuals with a serious mental illness or co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders; provide motivational support to begin the process of understanding recovery and stages of change; assist clients, staff, and others in understanding appropriate supportive responses, wellness measures, and the overall recovery process; helps with advocacy and psychosocial rehabilitation to improve community integration. Teaches and supports acquiring and utilizing skills needed to facilitate individual recovery. Facilitates development of Wellness Recovery Action Plans and other self-help recovery tools and support networks.  Helps clients understand how to utilize community resources in the recovery process. Assists, when appropriate, family members and others to understand possible warningsigns and triggers, appropriate supportive responses, wellness measures, and theoverall recovery process. Models coping techniques and self-help strategies and reinforces the potential for recovery. Provides expertise in symptom management and the recovery process. Facilitates peer support groups. Assists clients in planning recreational and educational activities. Participates in treatment team meetings. Provides leadership to other team members in understanding and supporting individuals’ recovery goals. Performs other duties as assigned Show less

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  Community Bridges Inc.

  Feb 2024 - now

  Certified Peer Specioalist

  In my role as a Certified Peer Specialist at Community Bridges Inc. in Washington DC, I provided crucial support to individuals facing crises and challenges. I offered hope, education, and companionship on their recovery journeys, utilizing harm reduction and MAT techniques to facilitate the beginning of their recovery process. Navigating treatment programs and resources, I played a key role in assisting individuals in their path to recovery.