Angelina Dicicco
Raynham,MA
Summary
Dedicated Mental Health Associate with expertise in crisis intervention and compassionate care. Proven ability to promote patient safety and enhance positive experiences through effective therapeutic activities and emotional support.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Associate
Pembroke Hospital
07.2025 - 07.2026
- Assisted in implementing therapeutic activities to support patient recovery and engagement.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported observations to clinical staff for treatment adjustments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Provided emotional support and crisis intervention during challenging situations to ensure safety.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using outcome measures and feedback from patients, modifying services as necessary to optimize results.
- Communicated effectively, both orally and in writing, with patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Established rapport with patients through active listening, empathy, and non-judgmental interactions.
- Promoted client self-advocacy by teaching coping skills and empowering individuals in their recovery journey.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Stayed current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in mental health field.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Regis College
Weston, MA05-2027
Skills
- Psychosocial assessments
- Community resource coordination
- Professional boundaries
- Patient observation
- Self-care techniques
- Multicultural competence
- Ethical practice
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient safety management
- Crisis intervention
- Positive patient experiences
Timeline
Mental Health Associate
Pembroke Hospital
07.2025 - 07.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Regis College