Samantha Lerma

Provide person-centered, strength-based support to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use challenges drawing from lived experience. Assist recoverees in developing recovery goals, navigating behavioral health systems, and connecting them with community resources. Collaborate with clinical teams.

Directly supervised 11 unit specialists on an 18-bed co-ed adolescent unit. Completed monthly performance reviews and participated in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to review clients and their treatment plans. Managed the milieu of the unit and supported staff daily.

Observed, monitored, and managed the behavior of up to 14 adult male clients on the unit, providing appropriate behavioral interventions. Coordinated and supervised daily client recreation, recovery groups, life skills, and other scheduled activities. Utilized Avatar for daily documentation.

Directly supervised 11 unit specialists on a 12-bed co-ed adolescent crisis unit. Completed monthly performance reviews and participated in daily rounds with the multidisciplinary team. Managed the milieu of the unit and supported staff daily.

Assisted unit staff on various units with behavior management and group facilitation. Served as the point of contact from the building to on-call for immediate needs.

Observed, monitored, and managed the behavior of up to 18 co-ed adolescent clients, providing appropriate behavioral interventions. Coordinated and supervised daily client recreation, recovery groups, life skills, and other scheduled activities. Utilized Avatar for daily documentation.

Worked directly with juvenile delinquents aged 12 to 18 struggling with behavior issues and substance abuse. Submitted daily and weekly progress notes and group notes. Applied behavior health intervention services and provided trauma-informed care.

Served as a program assistant for the Community Alternative Sentencing Court (CASC). Sat in on assessments of potential candidates and attended monthly meetings with the judge to review client progress.

Worked part-time in the wall coverings department, mixing paint for guests. Utilized specific paint programs and machines.

Started on the receiving team and then moved to the apparel team. Set up apparel displays in the children’s department according to Nike standards.

Managed fifteen team members and handled email communication. Completed assigned tasks and ensured the department met Menards standards. Operated pallet jacks and forklifts.

Parked and retrieved guests’ cars. Entered car information into the system upon arrival and departure.

Worked in various departments as needed, including wood stops, cleaning line, finish room, or prep. Maintained consistent, fast, and high quality in the manufacturing of doors. Cross-trained on multiple machines.

Currently enrolled as a fourth-year student with an expected graduation in May 2026. Pursuing a major in Addiction Counseling and Prevention.

Earned a Coaching Certificate in 2013.