Aryn Bissener
Brooklyn Park,US
Summary
Dynamic mental health professional with extensive experience at Mental Health systems, excelling in case assessment and staff development. Proven track record of enhancing client connectivity to healthcare providers, achieving above-average results. Skilled in verbal communication and problem-solving, consistently fostering self-sufficiency in clients while managing complex caseloads effectively.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Targeted Case Manager
Mental Health Resources
St Paul, US
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted in developing a training guide for new hires to streamline training tasks within a multiple-county system.
- Provide training to new hires to develop skills in relation to organization management, assessment skills, and understanding of community resources.
- Completed and managed paperwork needs for a caseload of a minimum of 30 individuals, while maintaining documentation timeliness for the year, with late notes averaging 0%.
- Coordinated client connectivity to various medical and mental health providers, which resulted in the overall caseload's connection for both primary care and dental providers being above the national average.
- Engaging in continual education and exceeding the organization's requirement of 40 CEUs every 2 years by completing 50.5 CEUs since 2023.
Mental Health Practitioner (ARMHS)
Cedar House, Inc.
Jordan, US
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Develop therapeutic relationships with 25 clients, assist with building new skills, and support clients as they work toward individual goals.
- Complete and manage paperwork for 25 clients, including Functional Assessment, case notes, LOCUS, and Individual Treatment Plan, while meeting with 5-6 clients a day.
- Oversaw job-shadowing initiatives for incoming staff, ensuring a thorough understanding of daily operations and company culture.
- Facilitated crisis intervention sessions to address immediate mental health concerns.
Adolescent Worker
Options MN
Eagan, US
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with supervisory staff to develop and refine program strategies for individualized client care.
- Facilitated comprehensive training programs for new employees on best practices for working with complex clients experiencing symptoms related to PTSD, major depression, generalized anxiety, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Collaborated with team members to implement tailored support plans.
Behavioral Technician Intern
Options Minnesota
Eagan, US
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Developed and facilitated mental health lessons and materials for adolescent groups of 7 to 10 individuals, fostering emotional growth and progress toward individual goals.
- Compiled detailed reports on client progress and behavior, ensuring accurate and unbiased observations, essential for assessing treatment program effectiveness.
- Provided one-on-one, person-centered support using Motivational Interviewing to help individuals overcome barriers and develop actionable change plans.
Youth Advocate
180 Degrees
Excelsior, US
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Oversaw daily operations and structured programming for a cohort of six adolescents, focusing on development, education, and therapeutic engagement.
- Provided immediate support and crisis intervention services to individuals in acute distress via a telephone shelter hotline.
- Provided concise communication via case notes, staff logs, phone contacts, resident files, and medical administration forms.
- Educated groups on necessary skills for maintaining good health, and improving mental well-being.
United States Airforce
Air Force
12.2016 - 12.2020
- Provided hands-on training and development of training guides to maximize employee efficiency, increasing productivity by 10%.
- Provided hands-on training services to maximize employee efficiency, increasing production levels by 20%.
- Spearheaded the application of a new program by creating a training guide, cutting instructor costs by $3.5K.
- Directed a volunteer force to provide safe transportation and prevent driving under the influence (DUI) incidents among Airmen.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Brandman University
Irvine, CA10.2021
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MN05.2016
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Time Management
- Case assessment
- Staff development
- Self-Sufficiency
- Problem solving
- Patient care coordination
Certification
Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Association of Social Work Boards
Timeline
Mental Health Targeted Case Manager
Mental Health Resources
07.2022 - Current
Mental Health Practitioner (ARMHS)
Cedar House, Inc.
11.2021 - 06.2022
Behavioral Technician Intern
Options Minnesota
05.2021 - 10.2021
Youth Advocate
180 Degrees
12.2020 - 02.2021
Adolescent Worker
Options MN
01.2020 - 11.2021
United States Airforce
Air Force
12.2016 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Brandman University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Normandale Community College