Michele Tepperman Email & Phone Number

• Assist individuals in managing their psychiatric symptoms and to develop the skills necessary to improve emotional cognitive and social functioning.
• Facilitate daily groups; Dual Disorder/Co-Occurring Disorder, Relapse Prevention, Coping Skills, Problem Solving Skills; providing integrated educational material on substance abuse and mental health.
• Maintain charts and all clinical documentations (treatment plans/reviews/progress/assessments, and discharge plans) on a daily basis.
• Provide substance use and sexual risk assessments; discuss individualized risk reduction strategies utilizing a harm reduction approach. Trained in opiate prevention, possessing a Narcan Kit with certification.
• Work closely with care coordinators, Mental Health Court, and Assisted Outpatient Treatment to ensure clients are supported and compliant.
• Responsible for incident reporting either internally, to the Justice Center, and/or NIMRS.

East Hills, NY

• On- Site-Program Director, Youth Services September 2008 –April 2010
• Oversee the entire after school enrichment program, and work directly with staff, volunteers, and participants.
• Conduct socialization and developmentally appropriate group activities.
• Assist children with interpersonal problems, finding appropriate solutions.
• Provide homework assistance/academic support.
• Conduct monthly staff assessments, meetings, and training, to insure that the needs of the children are met.Special Needs Co-Group Leader, Social Services Center September 2007 – April 2010

Garden City, NY

• Conduct daily transactions for sales and returns of merchandise.
• Assist in visual merchandising and displays based on jewelry trends.
• Develop positive customer relationships by assisting consumers with their purchasing needs and providing excellent customer service.
• Fulfill stock and inventory duties.

Sydney, Australia

• Organize weekly sales goals for each employee.
• Fulfill stock and inventory duties.
• Handle daily merchandising of shoes, making products visually appealing to consumers.
• Conduct daily sales and return transactions.