Gregory Barnett
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
Rock Island,IL
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Certification
22
years of professional experience
Accomplished and self-motivated Substance Abuse Specialist and Case Manager with extensive experience in the healthcare industry. Certified Peer Support Specialist recognized as a valuable asset to managerial teams and support staff dedicated to serving populations affected by addiction, with expertise in detox processes and crisis prevention. Exceptional interpersonal skills foster strong relationships with staff and clients, demonstrating sensitivity to individual challenges and counseling needs. Proven track record of effectively engaging with diverse groups, including outreach initiatives for homeless veterans, to promote recovery and support.
Work History
Certified Peer Support Specialist in the HUD VASH Housing Program
9 Years 6 Months- Provided face-to-face peer services to formerly homeless Veteran
- Served as a recovery agent by providing and advocating for effective wellness recovery-based services to support Veterans in daily living through the appropriate sharing of personal experiences
- Assisted Veterans in articulating personal recovery goals through the use of individual or group meetings
- Observed and reported behaviors that might indicate difficulty adapting or responding to treatment, completes appropriate documentation, and reports concerns to the treatment team in a timely manner
- Handled crisis interventions for Veterans and addressed other emergent situations relating to housing needs
- Functioned as a fully vested member of the Veteran’s multidisciplinary care team
- Participated in training, consultation, and other professional development activities
- Maintained a working knowledge of current trends and developments in holistic approaches to wellness and recovery by attending trainings, reading books, journals, and other relevant materials
Health Technician in the Domiciliary Residential Treatment Program
3 Years 11 Months- Worked collaboratively with Veterans and other VA staff in developing individualized recovery plans to be included in official VA patient records
- Screened Veterans to determine eligibility status for admission into the Domiciliary, including obtaining and updating Veteran information
- Managed intake and check-out processes of Veterans
- Documented, recorded, and maintained information in both written and electronic form
- Participated in training, consultation, and other professional development activities
- Counseled Veterans regarding travel arrangements
- Transported Veterans to and from various medical and community appointments
- Performed various customer service duties, including answering and routing telephone calls
- Provided information on office policies and procedures to Veterans
- Coordinated and administered drug tests
- Collected and labeled specimens for the laboratory
Manager
3 Years 4 Months- Developed individualized residential treatment plans and monitored progress in achieving individual goals
- Performed various customer service duties, including answering and routing telephone calls
- Coordinated medical, legal, dental and/or psychological services as needed
- Provided ongoing support, crisis intervention and relapse prevention groups and seminars
- Supervised Residential Maintenance Coordinators, front desk operations and residential seniors
- Organized New Directions Residential Drill Team for various engagements
- Mentored new case managers
Service Coordinator
3 Months- Assisted residents in all aspects of recovery, including education, job training and crisis intervention
- Maintained accurate records and consulted with staff to ensure appropriate treatment referral of community resources
- Maintained ongoing outreach towards potential residents
Mental Health Counselor/Team Leader
2 Years 10 Months- Managed and ensured the safety of a 35-bed in-patient unit utilizing general psychiatric, dual diagnosis, chemical dependence and 12-Step programming
- Provided assessments of patients on the unit as well as facilitating and planning of 12-Step groups
- Supervised and trained mental health counselors and CADC’s on the unit
- Provided individual counseling, Milieu Therapy, and crisis prevention to patients
Behavioral Technician
2 Years- Managed intake, assessments, and counseling (individual and group) of dual-diagnosed substance abusers
- Determined eligibility of patients and authorized progressive steps for life skills development
- Administered documentation and referrals provided by departments and outreach programs
- Monitored federal and pre-employment urinalysis
- Collected and monitored vital signs of patients to assist with assessments and determinations
Education
Peer Support Specialist Certification
Certified Addiction Specialist Certification - Certified Alcoholism and Other Drug Addictions Recovery Specialist
Co-Occurring Disorders Certificate - Socio-Cultural Issues in Co-Occurring Disorders
Social Model Studies
Models of Addiction - Models of Recovery
Culinary Arts Program Certificate
Skills
Management Operations
Case Management Assessments
Human Services and Behavioral Health Life Skills
Crisis Prevention
Standard Operation Procedures
Organizational Skills
CPR
Substance & Abuse Facilitator (Dual Diagnosis)
Urinalysis Procedures (Federal & State Rules & Regulations)
Job Development
Vital Signs
Patient Transport
Fact Finding
Assure quality
reliability
and serviceability of all assessment and diagnostic measurements of clients
Knowledge of Human Services (State
County and Municipal) rules and policies
Recognize case management problems and initiate creative solutions
Recommend and enhance standard operating procedures to determine client eligibility and suitability
Implement and develop life skills programs to motivate client endeavors
Relapse prevention
Certification
- 2014 Peer Support Specialist Certification Nazcare, Inc. (Phoenix, AZ)
- 2010 Certified Addiction Specialist Certification
- 2009 Co-Occurring Disorders Certificate
Timeline
Certified Peer Support Specialist in the HUD VASH Housing Program
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
04.2015 - 10.2024Read More
Health Technician in the Domiciliary Residential Treatment Program
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
04.2011 - 03.2015Read More
Manager
NEW DIRECTIONS RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER
12.2007 - 04.2011Read More
Service Coordinator
NEW DIRECTIONS RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER
09.2007 - 12.2007Read More
Mental Health Counselor/Team Leader
CHICAGO LAKESHORE HOSPITAL
06.2004 - 04.2007Read More
Behavioral Technician
TRINITY MEDICAL CENTER
06.2002 - 06.2004Read More
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Culinary Arts Program Certificate
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Chestnut Health Systems Lighthouse Institute
Models of Addiction from Models of Recovery
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California Association Addiction and Recovery Resources
Social Model Studies
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University of California Los Angeles
Co-Occurring Disorders Certificate from Socio-Cultural Issues in Co-Occurring Disorders
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Nazcare, Inc.
Peer Support Specialist Certification
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University of California Los Angeles
Certified Addiction Specialist Certification from Certified Alcoholism and Other Drug Addictions Recovery Specialist
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Section name
- Contact Phone: (760) 336-7937 E-Mail: gbarnett03@yahoo.com
- Jan 2020