Experience & Credentials

In addition to his own experience in recovery, Brian MacConnell has extensive credentials, training and work experience in helping people with substance abuse problems and their families.

Professional Credentials

• • Ohio Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (CPRS)
  • Ohio CDCA
  • National Certification
    • • Family Recovery Coach
      • Recovery Coach
      • Relapse Prevention
      • Interventionist
      • Ethics
      • Case Management
      • Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment (ANSA)

Experience

Recovery Navigators
Founder/Owner

• • Work with families and those struggling with substance abuse to find resources to begin recovery.
  • Provide personalized and customized help to individuals who are beginning in recovery, designed to smooth their entry into their  recovery journey and increase the likelihood of long-term success.
  • Help families understand the best ways to help their loved one.

Hotel California by the Sea – Cincinnati
Client Advocate

• • Individual client support and counsel in treatment, during transition out of treatment and continued support for clients after treatment in HCBTS alumni program.
  • Designed and led client groups.
  • Member of clinical team with case managers and therapists.

Talbert House
Coordinator, Recovery Coaching Services

• • Support, based on common lived experience, for clients with addiction to alcohol and other drugs.
  • Designed, started and manage a new Talbert House program, including supervising a team of three Certified Peer Recovery Supporters. Built and led Talbert House Peer Support program.

Serenity Recovery Network
Executive Director

• • Supportive housing for addicts and alcoholics in recovery. Responsible for organization leadership, including strategy development, management, fundraising, raising public profile, including connecting residents with resources needed to thrive in recovery.

How We’re Compensated

Recovery Navigators provides unbiased information customized for each client’s path. We are paid only by our clients. We do not take any form of compensation from any other individuals, organizations, or facilities.  Please contact us for more information about sessions in person and online.