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0-5 years of experience
Provided housing support and some case management for adults who are homeless and affected by chronic mental illness.
- Lead supportive groups that encouraged problem solving skills.
- Daily milieu contact that encouraged socialization and reduced isolation.
- Documented appropriate clinical information in a timely fashion.
- Maintained “billable hour” quotas (minimum 3 hours per shift).
- Assessed patient’s safety and communicated status to licensed health professional as needed and in emergency situations.
6-10 years of experience
Assisted nurses with the care of patients in all units including daily activities, meals and personal hygiene.
- Provided 1:1 patient supervision.
- Completed reports and documentation comprised of focus notes.
- Monitored vital signs and provided emotional support.
- Assessed environment for safety hazards.
- Communicated patient status to registered nurse.
10+ years of experience
Supervised residential staff of up to six employees in a residential treatment program.
- Conducted a comprehensive psycho-social assessment in collaboration with the treatment team.
- Provided assistance with daily living skills and monitored clients progress by documenting through behavioral charts.
- Handled crisis intervention as necessary including but not limited to conflict resolution, one on one or group counseling at the group home.
0-5 years of experience
Provided one-on-one assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities in their activities of daily living.
- Assisted clients with medication, transportation to and from appointment and community outings using company-approved van.
- Increased clients’ participation in group activities aimed at improving their social skills and mental health.
- Documented clients’ progress and worked with their individual team of healthcare professionals to facilitate clients’ recovery.
- Professional Achievement – Awarded Certificate of Achievement for outstanding performance and reliability.
- Personal Interests & Activities – Tutoring, volunteering, coaching soccer, etc.
0-5 years of experience
Under supervision, monitored consumers with a Mental Health or dual diagnosis in a 24/7 community residential program.
- Observed, documented and provided reports on consumer behavior and progress.
- Provided education on daily living skills, such as budgeting, household chores and meal preparation.
- Assisted with transportation and linked consumers to community resources.
- Maintained required paperwork and documentation.
0-5 years of experience
Managed about 10 patient cases which included coordination with other programs, patient referrals, and on-going documentation of patient progress or regression
- Conducted psychosocial assessments on mentally-ill patients to determine vocational readiness, cultural and substance abuse dependency
- Counseled patients on the attainment of life goals outlined in their recovery program
- Facilitated workshops for mentally-ill patients to teach skills such as communication, stress-management, teamwork, and overcoming substance abuse
- Responsible for the intake and admission of all mentally ill patients
0-5 years of experience
Provided immediate therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, and adult patients diagnosed with psychiatric disorders; mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders in times of crisis.
- Assisted a treatment team of nurses, social workers, psychiatrists and psychologists to carry out patient’s individualized treatment plans.
- Led or co-led a variety of therapeutic groups addressing topics that included substance abuse, self-injurious behavior, family dynamics, and impulsive behaviors.
- Encouraged patients to utilize new skills acquired in a crisis situation.
- Kept accurate and timely documentation on patients that was utilized by multi-disciplinary team in the development of clinical plan and to measure patient compliance with treatment.
6-10 years of experience
Provided patient care for 30 clients in a locked unit with various mental illnesses including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, personality disorders, and substance abuse
- Administered EKG’s, monitored vital signs, and obtained and distributed specimens
- Followed hospital procedures for admitting and discharging patients
- Restrained and deescalated agitated patients.
- Ensured instructions were followed prior to all scheduled testing and procedures including ECT treatments.
- Maintained thorough documentation and provided the Charge Nurse with all required information.
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for general upkeep and care of 11-bed assisted living facility for the mentally ill
- Maintained, administered and provided instruction for all medications
- Provided therapy groups, including nutrition, ADLs and self-care education
- Supervised cooking and appropriate allocation of foodstuffs
0-5 years of experience
Worked in a Therapeutic Residential Child Care Facility with children, ages 5 to 12
- Facilitated group activities and planned daily schedule of milieu
- Provided therapeutic interventions to support children emotionally and behaviorally
- Administered medications and documented on MARS accurately
- Updated treatment plans, evaluating child’s areas of growth and development or needs
- Determined child’s or group’s level of behavioral regulation and responded accordingly
- Conducted therapeutic physical managements to assist escalated children
- Maintained safety and structure of milieu in times of crisis
- Responsible for scheduling medical appointments and provided transportation
- Trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics
- Assisted children with developing life skills and promoted age-appropriate behavior
0-5 years of experience
Participated as a member of the treatment team under the direction of the RN or Program Manager
- Actively supported the philosophy and structure of the milieu through management and supervision of the patients in a manner that is age and developmentally appropriate
- Spent individual time with each assigned patient on a daily basis helping patients attain treatment goals
- Utilized mental health disciplines to assist with psychiatric patients in emergency and/or crisis situations
- Documented patient information for assigned patients
- Adhered to National Patient Safety Goals
- Conducted voluntary and confidential processes in order to work with family to gain understanding
0-5 years of experience
Part of treatment team working in Level 14 Residential Program.
- Supervised teens in residential treatment setting using behavioral modification and crisis intervention skills to assist Emotionally Disturbed teens. Trained in NAPPI verbal and physical techniques.
- Monitored teens throughout daily program schedule and encouraged them to use problem solving and coping skills with daily living, social, and emotional challenges.
- Wrote daily case behavioral notes as part of case management team.
- Facilitated transportation of clients to medical appointments ensuring they received urgent care and/ or scheduled follow up appointments; relayed doctors’ orders to program nurse.
0-5 years of experience
Documented and maintained all required treatment/medical records and reports.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients’ medical history and treatment.
- Performed crisis interventions with clients.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
- Facilitated therapeutic group sessions both individually or in group sessions.
0-5 years of experience
Reviewed treatment plan goals with clients regularly
- Provided one-to-one counseling
- Assisted in maintenance of prescribed medication
- Presented treatment and activities of daily living groups
- Completed intake assessments accurately and professionally
0-5 years of experience
Counsel and educate pediatrics, adolescents, and adult with psychiatric, behavioral, addiction, and/or mental handicaps in a therapeutic setting.
- Provided a safe and secure environment allowing the patients to freely express themselves.
- Implemented behavioral plans instituted by a collaborative team to ensure high quality patient care.
- Work closely with a team of mental health workers and nurses to maintain structure, and coordinate efforts to keep patients engaged.
- Use descalation techniques to calm patients from a heightened state of emotion and crisis management to remain calm and effective during a crisis situation.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible of the direct care and supervision of twenty (20) patients on an assigned unit ensuring their safe and consistent quality care.
- Provided Mental Health Services to difference populations e.g. Children (4-10), Adolescents (12-18), Adults, Geriatric and Veterans.
- Assist with the inpatient treatment taking a strength-based and holistic approach to assist individuals in crisis, move toward psychiatric stability and recovery.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of professionals; Social Workers, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Rehabilitation Counselors to develop discharge/individualized treatment plan.
- Assist in patient’s seclusion/restraint utilizing management of aggressive behavior techniques.
- Performed nursing care responsibilities e.g. taking/recording vital signs and physical examination.
0-5 years of experience
Assessed and talked to patients about their problems by discussing the best way to plan and deliver their care.
- Responded to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempted to understand the source of distress.
- Ensured the correct administration of medication, including injections, and monitored the results of treatment.
- Built relationships with patients to encourage trust, while listening to and interpreting their needs and concerns.
- Assisted individuals to identify their need for treatment programs.
- Communicated effectively in order to give clear and concise verbal directions to patients.
- Maintained clientele database updated.
0-5 years of experience
Supported mental health team in state psychiatric facility under direct supervision of registered nurses. Adhered to all hospital policies and procedures while providing care to patients in accordance with treatment plans.
- Assisted nurses with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, feeding, dressing, and transferring of patients.
- Supported nursing staff with administering seclusion and restraints in compliance with hospital policy and mental health standards.
- Contributed to the creation of a therapeutic environment and interacted with patients in a positive and productive manner.
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for interactions with clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- Commended for multitasking abilities; frequently assigned or requested to assist with “difficult” clients.
- Responsible for assisting clients with daily activities, personal hygiene and feeding.
- Provided insight and collaboration with hospital and nursing staff toward care plans and behavior modification exercises.
- Responsible for support and client-teaching in behavior modification, emotional competency and/or clients in crisis.
- Received an annual Award for Employee of Excellence in interpersonal communications, teamwork, customer service, flexibility and reliability four times.
- Received Employee of the quarter 20010.
0-5 years of experience
Assisted in admission and oriented patients to unit
- Participated and supervised recreational activities
- Measured and recorded Vital Signs
- Observed patients for signs of unusual behavior
- Provided crisis intervention
- Provided patient supervision
- Assisted with the maintenance of the therapeutic milieu
0-5 years of experience
Supervised and interacted with mentally ill adults in a residential setting.
- Observed and documented behavior.
- Dispensed medication.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between residents.
- Sat in and participated in twelve step meetings.
0-5 years of experience
Assessed client’s needs, developed individual treatment plans aimed at addressing issues presented, and modified treatment plans according to changes in client status.
- Monitored, evaluated, and recorded client progress with respect to individual treatment goals.
- Assisted Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) clients in developing interpersonal, employment-related and basic living skills as well as establishing realistic and attainable educational and career goals.
- Collaborated with other therapists, physicians, and nurses to plan and coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and client needs.
- Provided community outreach services, established a need for supportive housing services, and assisted in the development in a supportive housing project.
- Provided case management services for homeless youth and adults.
- Supervised supportive housing case managers.
- Served on the State’s American Indian Mental Health Advisory Council Board.
- Provided culturally appropriate services to children and adults.
- Prepared and monitored budgets to remain in compliance with tribal, state and federal regulations.
0-5 years of experience
- Provided support services to men affected by substance abuse and/or mental health issues in a transitional living program.
- Taught life skills and assisted with Individualized Recovery Plans.
- Observed and documented the residents’ behaviors, progress, and program compliance.
0-5 years of experience
Interviewed patients upon admission and recorded information.
- provided mentally impaired and emotionally disturbed patients with routine physical, emotional, psychological and rehabilitation care under the direction of nursing and medical staff.
- Monitored patients in order to detect unusual behavior, and reported observations to professional staff.
- Restrained and aided patients as necessary to prevent injury.
6-10 years of experience
Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints.
- Monitored client census by recording admissions, discharges, doctor appointments and site visit data.
- Helped Clients with their activities of daily living.
6-10 years of experience
Participated in assigned nursing, clinical, and rehabilitative interventions to meet client’s short and long term needs.
- Advocated for services and resources that meet patient’s needs and preferences.
- Developed and maintained a solid rapport with patients.
- Assisted patients in developing effective strategies for managing internal and external stress.
- Identified and facilitated use of appropriate support network.
- Participated in education and training activities to further skill development.
- Participated in admission and discharge planning activities.
- Participated in patient’s treatment plan.
- Encouraged patients to participate in therapeutic activities.
- Observed and recorded patient’s behavior and prepared pertinent reports.
6-10 years of experience
- Assist professional staff in providing direct care treatment for mentally ill clients in small care units.
- Reported and maintained patient related records, while maintaining HIPAA guidelines.
- Accompanied patients to on and off site appointments, ensuring patients were properly assisted and needs were met.
- Conducted leisurely activities for patients allowing positive interaction amongst patients.
- Performed patient assessment, treatment program, and forensic evaluation while maintaining accurate records of patient progress.
- Conducted vital signs and health procedures to effectively monitor patients’ conditions.
- Intervened in high crisis situations to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
6-10 years of experience
- Work with doctors to implement treatment plans
- Coordinate activities with medical staff
- Lead therapy and recreational groups
- Trained and supervised a staff of 8 to 12 Pull Tab Clerks
- Responsible for managing an account of $500.000 for pull tab payouts
- Coordinated themes and special events for fund-raisers, parties, etc.
0-5 years of experience
Center Based Emotional Support, Partial Hospitalization program.
- Implemented behavior plans based on individual student needs for a caseload of 8 students
- Provided behavioral therapy through both individual and group sessions with an upwards of 13 students
- Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, teachers, psychiatrists, and students
- Work with challenging youth that required a more restrictive setting that public schools offer.
0-5 years of experience
Provide specialist services in a primary care setting for people with mental health needs
- Develop and execute programs to treat substance abuse, combat mental disorders, improve family and social relationships
- Conduct OTP’s (opioid treatment programs) through the use of MAT (medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction)
- Educate patients on the use of certain medications and their benefits
- Demonstrate interpersonal communication and leadership skills in counseling and coaching clients in individual and group
- Monitor, evaluate, and measure client progress with respect to treatment goals
0-5 years of experience
Performed client care assessments in a manner that will reduce client anxiety and promote cooperation.
- Collaborated with various state agencies and private physicians/therapists to meet client treatment goals while adhering to all billing guidelines and state regulated licensing requirements.
- Provided individualized client care based on specific diagnosis.
- Provided supervision and assistance in the handling, full understanding, and monitoring of client Individual Action Plans.
- Comfortable with managerial responsibilities yet capable of working in multidisciplinary team conferences, community meetings, therapeutic groups and committees.
6-10 years of experience
Completed requirements of temporary staff in mental health settings including clinical, outpatient and school based programs
- Provided child centered and family focused individual and family therapy using formats based upon the client’s needs
- Cooperated in ongoing assessments to determine the needs and strengths of the child/adolescent and family unit
- Performed Lead Clinician duties making determinations as to case management service needs and/or access to identified necessary support services
0-5 years of experience
Provided direct supervision of minor residents to ensure safety.
- Dispensed/documented medications and ensured that residents received proper medical attention.
- Provided safe environment for residents by implementing house rules.
- Transported residents on outings, medical emergencies and as needed.
- Structured and delegated monthly budget in home.
- Provided quarterly progress reports on residents to the court in a timely manner.
- Supervised a team of 6-7 staff in order to ensure quality care to residents.
0-5 years of experience
Worked as part of a team to provide a therapeutic environment for clients
- Helped children work toward individualized treatment goals in a residential care setting
- Cooked and cleaned in residence to fulfill Department of Public Welfare regulations
- Provided a positive adult role model for children in care
- Two years of experience
0-5 years of experience
Monitored clients behavior for safety and appropriateness
- Attended and participated in weekly house meetings
- Documented and reported clients’ daily interactions
- Participated in daily living activities with clients
- Counsel, monitor, and support clients in achieving their treatment goals
0-5 years of experience
Maintained patient and staff safety at all times.
- Identified risk factors and initiated appropriate safety measures
- Responded approximately to emergency situation.
- Maintained professional records ant patient confidentiality
- Took vital signs. Assist client with bathing, dressing, and making beds.
0-5 years of experience
Provide specialist services and treatment planning in a primary care setting for people with mental health needs.
- Develop and execute programs to treat substance abuse, combat mental disorders, and improve family and social
- Conduct OTP’s (opioid treatment programs) through the use of MAT (medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction
- Educate patients on the use of certain medications and their benefits such as Suboxone
- Demonstrate interpersonal communication and leadership skills in counseling and coaching clients in individual and group
- Monitor, evaluate, and measure client progress with respect to treatment goals.
- 1) 97% patient success rate
- 2) CPR, CPI, and First Aid trained
0-5 years of experience
- Answered patient call signals, signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine patients’ needs
- Applied clean dressings, slings, stocking or support bandages, under direction of physician
- Assisted nurse or physician in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms or other patient areas
- Communicated with patients to ascertain feeling or need for assistance or social and emotional support
0-5 years of experience
My role as a Mental Health Worker at a mental health treatment facility for abused/neglected youth ages 5-12 includes:
- Providing therapeutic crisis intervention directly to at-risk and mentally ill kids
- Teaching kids various social skills and other tools in anticipation of eventual re-integration into the community
- Working directly with clinicians to help patients successfully progress through their overall treatment plans
- Planning and implementing outings to provide patients an opportunity to integrate with community
- Managing a milieu for a subset of patients, creating a consistent and safe environment
0-5 years of experience
Provides consumers with information and coaching/training related to public transportation, job preparation, continuing education, budgeting, housing and other subjects related to successful independent living; assist patients/consumers and persons representing children and youth including those from diverse cultural backgrounds, in understanding the behavioral health system in terms of availability, access, and limits to services and the manner in which the legal system (i.e. conservatorship, 5150, etc.) interfaces and affects behavioral health services; interpret policies, rules and regulations to consumers and others
- Provides Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training on behalf of the department to professional staff as well as to community members.
- Conducts psychoeducational groups at local board and care residential facilities
- Maintains professional and collaborative relationships with other agencies with effective provision of mental health services as goal.
- Facilitates school based, evidence-based youth groups to increase school performance, decrease substance use, and elevate mood.
- Provides case management services with person centered, wellness and recovery approaches to both youth and adult consumers of the mental health system.
- Provides support and is used as vehicle for Public Guardian’s office of [company name] in ensuring various needs of conservatees of [company name] are being met or addressed appropriately
10+ years of experience
Monitor patient’s physiological response to therapy, such as vital signs, and consult with nurses and physicians if adverse reactions occur
- Observe patient’s behavioral progress according to their therapeutic plan and document patient’s response to therapy
- Respond immediately to medical emergencies by bringing the crash cart to the patient during the code and assisting the charged nurse
- Place Bourdon gauge flowmeter on E cylinder oxygen tank.
- 1:1 direct contact with patients who are unstable due to physical or mental illness, including patients with COPD, fall risk, suicidal, homicidal and developmentally delayed
- Knowledgeable in EKG where proper placement of electrodes are placed on the patient and results are given to RN
- Selecting appropriate activities for patient’s cognitive level
- Teaching patient about ADL’s
6-10 years of experience
Direct care with patients in a psychiatric/addictions hospital setting; including, but not limited to, assisting
patients with activities of daily living, giving emotional support when needed
- 1:1 constant observation for safety, supervising patients during recreational activities, assisting group
- Physical restraint when patient was a threat to self or others
- Effective interpersonal skills, including active listening and good eye contact when working with people
- Attention to detail, conscientious work ethic and able to work easily with others
- Trained annually to do CPR, CPI (Crisis/intervention techniques), online mandatory training in mental health
- As a Mental Health Worker Float, worked with all units in the hospital, becoming skilled with each
0-5 years of experience
- Assisted the elderly, adults and children in hospitals and residential treatment centers.
- Calmed and managed patients/clients with alcohol and drug dependency, personality disorders, suicide attempts and Alzheimer’s.
- Prevented patients from pulling IV’s, catheters, and oxygen out and prevented fall risks
- Recorded the day’s events and issues in client files at the houses
- Dispensed medication and performed random bed checks at the houses throughout the night
- Provided excellent care for patients and my help was frequently requested by nurses and house supers
0-5 years of experience
Assist clients to develop skills necessary to control violent behaviors and move to a home environment.
- Skills training to include developing appropriate social skills and assist in regulating violent behaviors.
- Document daily activities, formulate follow-on treatment plans.
- Assist clients in gaining insight and find new methods to solve problems and cope with life.
- Assist clients within the Human Services arena to return to a level of functioning and establish short term goals in accordance with treatment objectives.
- Utilized bi-lingual language skills to interact with clients and family members.
- Integrate therapeutic goals with client objectives.
0-5 years of experience
Caring for patients experiencing mental distress or who have enduring mental illness.
- Assessing and talking to patients about their problems and discussing the best way to plan their care.
- Teaching coping skills to help patients manage their emotions and illness in a healthy way.
- Preparing and participating in group/or one-to-one therapy sessions both individually and with other health professionals.
- Preparing and maintaining patient records
6-10 years of experience
Interview new patients to complete admission forms, to assess their mental health status, or to obtain their mental health and treatment history.
- Monitor patients’ physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
- Provide nursing, psychiatric, or personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or mentally retarded patients.
- Take and record measures of patients’ physical condition, using devices such as thermometers or blood pressure gauges.
- Aid patients in performing tasks, such as bathing or keeping beds, clothing, or living areas clean.
- Collaborate with or assist doctors, psychologists, or rehabilitation therapists in working with mentally ill, emotionally disturbed or developmentally disabled patients to treat, rehabilitate, and return patients to the community.
0-5 years of experience
Assists patient with personal hygiene including but not limited to bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Uses positive and constructive interventions to direct and supervise patient.
- Assesses and records patients’ vitals signs according to facility policy.
- Carries out and monitors all treatments, programs and procedures necessary to provide care based on individualized needs of the patient.
- Documents clear and concise entries of incidents and observations.
- Promotes and protects each patients’, privacy and confidentiality
- Maintains patients rooms
0-5 years of experience
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding case load and keep client files private
- Correspond with various agencies, to provide clients with community resources
- Coordinate client needs with management staff and track progress daily
- Lead daily classes on basic living skills aid clients day-to-day needs and access client abilities
- Administer medication and update nursing staff regularly
- Ensure medications are in-stock and manage task list for mentally-challenged clients
0-5 years of experience
Provides Mental Health Services in the Early Head Start and Head Start programs for inner city children and families with trauma histories.
- Provides home based therapy advocating for homeless families
- Provides individual play therapy to while working towards treatment goals
- Supports caregivers and teachers with weekly support groups and monthly workshops
- Assists in transitioning children and caregivers from Early Head Start to Head Start programs
- Facilitates playgroups focused on building self-esteem, social skills, and enhancing coping mechanisms
0-5 years of experience
Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.
- Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine.
- Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets.
- Accompany clients to doctors’ offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship.
- Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, such as obtaining household supplies or running errands.
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