Renee Mcray
Delta
Summary
Hardworking Peer Leader with over 2 years of experience helping individuals face their mental health crisis needs. Team player gifted in building strong relationships and providing community support. Works flexible hours in order to proactively address client needs and meet with supervisors.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Crisis Peer Specialist
Integrated Insight Therapy
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to individuals in mental health crisis situations.
- Helped clients calm their emotions through active listening, empathy, and genuine connection.
- Helped clients develop a strategic plan to improve their coping skills.
- Contributed to the development of treatment plans for better mental health outcomes.
Home Health Aide
CDASS/ Individual Client
01.2016 - 09.2021
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Utilized effective communication skills for individuals with cognitive impairments.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
Home Health Aide
People Care
04.2010 - 09.2017
- Transported client to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Utilized effective communication skills when interacting individuals with cognitive impairments.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
Business Enhancement Specialist
City Of Delta
03.2008 - 03.2009
- Frequently inspected the well being of area businesses, interceding on their behalf to voice their needs and concerns, to then, present this information to the Delta, City Counsel both monthly and annually.
- Led successful trainings, presentations, advertising and trade shows to help local business owners, resulting in increased partnerships and collaboration opportunities in the Delta area.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis of the needs of local Businesses.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations for new businesses.
Education
No Degree - Certified Peer Specialist
Ed-To-Go
Online11.2022
No Degree - Certified Nursing Aide
Technical College of The Rockies
1765 US-50, Delta, CO 8141604.2009
High School Diploma -
Harrison High School
Colorado Springs, CO05.1986
Skills
- Continually seek training learning how to better assist healthcare and mental health professionals in offering crisis services to address immediate needs to stabilize clients
- Stay on top of available resources to help with navigation for referrals
- Alcohol and drug prevention program referrals
- Workforce Readiness
- Peer Support Techniques
Timeline
Crisis Peer Specialist
Integrated Insight Therapy
07.2022 - 09.2023
Home Health Aide
CDASS/ Individual Client
01.2016 - 09.2021
Home Health Aide
People Care
04.2010 - 09.2017
Business Enhancement Specialist
City Of Delta
03.2008 - 03.2009
No Degree - Certified Peer Specialist
Ed-To-Go
No Degree - Certified Nursing Aide
Technical College of The Rockies
High School Diploma -
Harrison High School
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