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Christopher Thomas

East Saint Louis

Summary

Dedicated Certified Peer Specialist with extensive experience facilitating peer support groups for veterans, promoting resilience and self-determination.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Peer Specialist

St. Louis VAMC – St Louis, MO
St Louis
09.2025 - Current
  • Facilitated peer support groups for veterans to share experiences and resources. (VJO)

Certified Peer Specialist

John D. Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs Med
Detroit
01.2024 - 09.2024
  • Facilitated peer support groups for veterans to share experiences and resources. (BHIP)

Certified Peer Specialist

Benton Harbor VA Clinic
Benton Harbor
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Facilitated peer support groups for veterans to share experiences and resources. (BHIP)

Certified Peer Specialist

Las Vegas VAMC
Las Vegas
07.2019 - 11.2022
  • Facilitated peer support groups for veterans to share experiences and resources. (BHIP) (PRRC) (MHICM)

Certified Peer Specialist

VA Memphis health care
Memphis
11.2021 - 01.2022
  • Facilitated peer support groups for veterans to share experiences and resources. (HUS VASH)

Certified Peer Specialist

Detroit VAMC
Detroit
09.2017 - 07.2019
  • Facilitated peer support groups for veterans to share experiences and resources. (VRRC)

Certified Peer Specialist

Atlanta VAMC
Atlanta
07.2015 - 09.2017
  • Facilitated peer support groups for veterans to share experiences and resources. (HUD VASH)

Certified Peer Specialist

Benton Harbor VAMC
Benton Harbor
01.2013 - 08.2015
  • Facilitated peer support groups for veterans to share experiences and resources. (BHIP)

Certified Peer Specialist

St. Louis VAMC (Domiciliary)
St Louis
01.2013 - 08.2014
  • Facilitated peer support groups for veterans to share experiences and resources. (Domiciliary)

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Peer Support

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI

Skills

  • Used skills such as role modeling, education, and implementation to teach daily living and coping skills Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual clients' needs Empowered clients to make informed decisions about their care by providing education on available resources and wellness strategies Mentored new certified peer specialists by sharing best practices for navigating complex mental health service systems effectively Maintained thorough documentation of client progress notes, assessments, and treatment plans in compliance with regulatory guidelines Maintained professional ethical standards by adhering to guidelines set forth by the Certified Peer Specialist Code of Conduct, and respecting client confidentiality at all times Promoted a positive recovery culture within the organization by serving as a role model for hope, resilience, and self determination

Timeline

Certified Peer Specialist

St. Louis VAMC – St Louis, MO
09.2025 - Current

Certified Peer Specialist

John D. Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs Med
01.2024 - 09.2024

Certified Peer Specialist

Benton Harbor VA Clinic
01.2022 - 01.2023

Certified Peer Specialist

VA Memphis health care
11.2021 - 01.2022

Certified Peer Specialist

Las Vegas VAMC
07.2019 - 11.2022

Certified Peer Specialist

Detroit VAMC
09.2017 - 07.2019

Certified Peer Specialist

Atlanta VAMC
07.2015 - 09.2017

Certified Peer Specialist

Benton Harbor VAMC
01.2013 - 08.2015

Certified Peer Specialist

St. Louis VAMC (Domiciliary)
01.2013 - 08.2014

Some College (No Degree) - Peer Support

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

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