Experience

North Shore Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Mental Health Counselor

  • Feb 2017 - Present

  • Effectively and consistently manage safety of the unit. Monitor patients on five-minute safety checks, and regularly evaluate surroundings for safety. Manage milieu schedule for both pediatric and adolescent groups. Practice appropriate verbal de-escalation skills and assist in physical restraints when necessary for safety of patient and others. • Lead therapeutic groups while managing patients’ behavior and participation. Document all groups appropriately. • Work in collaboration with interdisciplinary team, including doctors, clinicians, nurses, group therapists, nursing supervisors, and student interns, to provide individualized and therapeutic care for all patients. Attend daily huddle with mental health counselors and nursing supervisor. • Engage in daily one on one check ins with assigned patients. Evaluate patient’s mood, affect, risk of harm to self or others, and progress toward treatment goals. Document progress notes for assigned patients in medical record and report book. • Follow DMH guidelines in providing appropriate care for all patients, as well as in documentation. Exhibit patience, compassion, and unbiased care for patients and their families.



Vanderbilt University Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mental Health Specialist & Discharge Planner

  • Mar 2014 - Dec 2016

  • Monitor patients’ consistently to ensure safety and comfort. Manage patients’ behavior using behavior charts, structured schedules, and therapeutic interventions. Plan and manage daily schedule for patients. Complete detailed clinical documentation. Attend treatment team, unit board, and staff meetings. • Lead daily groups and create therapeutic assignments based on individual needs. Provide individualized care to patients. Engage with patients positively to earn trust. Assist in the creation and implementation of patients’ treatment plans. • Follow appropriate crisis management techniques to successfully manage and deescalate high stress situations. Both verbal de-escalation and physical restraint techniques implemented to ensure safety.• Work collaboratively, and communicate effectively, with all staff and treatment team members while maintaining patient confidentiality and respect. Communicate regularly with patients’ family members to provide updates and offer information as requested. Ensure patient safety, and contact appropriate agencies as necessary (i.e. Department of Children’s Services)• Work collaboratively with nurse case managers, social workers, and clinical staff to safely and effectively assist patients with transitioning to the next appropriate level of care following medical hospitalizations. • Review patient charts, including history and physical, medical progress notes, labs, vital signs, and nursing notes. Present cases to admission staff at outside facilities, follow up as necessary, keep interdisciplinary teams updated, and facilitate discharge. Follow HIPPA guidelines to ensure patient confidentiality is maintained. • Schedule outpatient mental health appointments. Identify resources for patients, such as AA/NA meetings or community mental healthcare providers. Contact mobile crisis services as needed.



South Bay Community Services - Compassion | Outreach | Wellness

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Family Service Provider

  • Jul 2013 - Mar 2014

  • Work one-on-one with children that have behavioral, social, and mental health problems to enhance problem-solving ability and communication within the family; Create individualized interventions to work on skill-building; Teach clients to understand and control emotions; Assist and consult with masters-level clinicians• Independently create and manage a schedule in order to achieve weekly requirements, while also remaining flexible; Attend weekly team meetings, along with group and individual supervisions; Respond to voicemails in a timely manner• Complete extensive clinical documentation and insurance paperwork• Use ability to adapt and learn quickly, along with patience and compassion to provide the best support possible for clients