Benjamin Knutson
Pine City,MN
Summary
Driven Mental Health Practitioner with 12 years of experience providing quality care and treatment to mental health patients. Client-focused while performing detailed patient assessments, developing treatment plans and humanely carrying out therapy. Accomplished in working with physicians and making referrals to enhance patient outcomes. Detail-oriented with a priority on following safety and emergency protocols.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Practitioner
Root's Wellness Recovery
Pine City, Minnesota
09.2016 - Current
- Assisted clients with mental illness return to a manageable level of functioning/overcome barriers/crisis prevention.
- Worked collaboratively with medical professionals regarding patient care.
- Developed and administered patient treatment plans for 18 patients every 3 months.
- Provided counseling and support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
- Facilitated Children's Day Treatment sessions focusing on coping strategies and emotional regulation.
- Monitored and recorded patients' progress to determine success of treatments.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss what was happening in day-to-day life in order to help each person develop insight into personal experiences and relationships
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
Mental Health Practitioner
Complimentary Support Services
North Branch, Minnesota
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and treatment interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention support to clients experiencing acute distress or emergencies.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and resources for ongoing mental health support.
- Collaborated with community resources to enhance client access to additional services.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on mental health practices.
- Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
- Gauged and documented patient responses to interventions and treatments.
- Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
- Created client treatment plans based on assessments and goals.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care and ensure continuity of services.
- Implemented treatments for patients.
House Coordinator
Provide Care
North Branch, Minnesota
04.2009 - 03.2011
- Coordinated daily operations for a group home environment.
- Managed resident schedules and activities to ensure engagement.
- Oversaw staff assignments and responsibilities throughout shifts.
- Facilitated communication between residents, families, and support teams.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure living space.
- Trained new staff on policies and procedures for care delivery.
- Organized supply inventory and requested necessary resources efficiently.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate resident needs and preferences.
- Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and standards for facility operation.
- Coordinated with vendors for necessary services or repairs within the house.
- Assisted with planning special events or functions within the house.
- Resolved any complaints or issues from residents or visitors in a timely manner.
- Analyzed data collected from surveys to identify areas needing improvement in operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
American Home School
Illinois06.1998
Skills
- Medication Identification
- Fine Motor Skills
- Community Mental Health Programs
- Reading Comprehension
- Relaxation Techniques
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
- HIPAA Requirements
- Psychiatric Disorders
- Treatment planning
- Crisis intervention
- Client assessment
- Documentation practices
- Behavioral strategies
- Patient advocacy
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Team leadership
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
Mental Health Practitioner
Root's Wellness Recovery
09.2016 - Current
Mental Health Practitioner
Complimentary Support Services
01.2011 - 01.2016
House Coordinator
Provide Care
04.2009 - 03.2011
High School Diploma -
American Home School