Allison Boyette
Lynchburg,VA
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Professional known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in behavioral assessment, counseling, and individualized care planning. Excel in empathy, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring positive outcomes in challenging home environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive In-Home Qualified Professional
Family Insight
Danville, VA
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Developed effective communication strategies with parents and guardians regarding client progress.
- Provided intensive in-home mental health services to children and families.
- Conducted various assessments of clients to obtain the right care for individual needs.
- Established positive relationships with clients through active listening and empathy.
- Utilized evidence-based practices when providing clinical interventions.
- Educated families about the impact of mental illness on their lives.
- Assisted in developing safety plans for individuals who are at risk of harm or self-harm.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans based on client needs.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction.
- Coordinated referrals for community resources to meet client needs.
- Facilitated individual, family and group therapy sessions for clients.
- Provided case management services to assist with coordination of care between multiple providers.
In-Home Supportive Services Provider
Piedmont Community Services
Martinsville, VA
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Assisted with activities of daily living including toileting, ambulation and transferring patients safely from bed to wheelchair or chair to toilet.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations related to In-Home Supportive Services Provider role.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Developed meaningful relationships with clients by providing emotional support when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of client activities, medications administered, vital signs and any changes in health status.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessments of each client's needs and preferences.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Averett University
Danville, VA04-2014
Skills
- Special Needs Support
- Community Resource Navigation
- Individual Counseling
- Self-Harm Prevention
- Anxiety Management
- Care plan assessment
- Appointment Scheduling
- Client documentation
- Care Plan Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Advocacy
- Client Transportation
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal Skills
- Documentation And Reporting
- Relationship Building
- Goal Setting
- Self Motivation
Accomplishments
- Graduated 10th in my class and received an Advanced Diploma from Tunstall High School.
- Maintained a 3.6 and higher GPA all throughout my college education.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Intensive In-Home Qualified Professional
Family Insight
12.2019 - 04.2020
In-Home Supportive Services Provider
Piedmont Community Services
04.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Averett University
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