Calvin Blakes
Springfield,MA
Summary
Experienced Mental Health Professional with 24 years of expertise in delivering patient-centered care, utilizing proven methods to enhance treatment outcomes. Known for a strong commitment to helping patients navigate personal challenges and achieve stability. Adept at working independently or collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to address complex issues and foster positive change. Dedicated to continuous improvement and contributing effectively to team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinician 1/TT&S
Brightside For Families and Children
Springfield, MA
11.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions.
- Conferred with clients to discuss treatment options and therapy goals.
- Documented treatment reports and progress notes.
- Helped diagnose and formulate treatment goals for patients utilizing current DSM.
- Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Worked with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
- Conducted outreach, advocacy and rehabilitative services for regular cases and crisis intervention.
Therapeutic Rehab Assistant
Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD, MA
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted group therapy sessions and educated patients on topics relevant to each individual.
- Verified documentation compliance in accordance with established best practices.
- Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
- Engaged clients in therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, education and life skills.
- Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients.
- Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
- Participated in treatment planning by helping to identify patients' problems, needs and strengths.
- Collaborated with client and clinician to develop and support goals and clinical treatment plan.
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
Mental Health Counselor
Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts
Springfield, MA
12.2001 - 07.2021
- Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.
- Served as lead counselor for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Conferred with clients to discuss treatment options and therapy goals.
- Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
- Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Documented all patient information, including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
- Provided counseling for relapse prevention, social issues and mental health problems.
Mental Health Counselor
Baystate Health
Springfield, MA
03.2014 - 03.2020
- Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions.
- Documented all patient information, including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
- Conferred with clients to discuss treatment options and therapy goals.
- Executed appropriate risk-assessment and mitigation strategies.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Provided counseling for relapse prevention, social issues and mental health problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing Communications
American International College
Springfield, MA05.2001
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
STCC
Springfield, MASkills
- Safety and risk assessments
- Suicide risk assessments
- Behavioral health assessment
- Dual diagnosis
- Patient evaluation
- Treatment planning and implementation
- Knowledgeable in electroconvulsive therapy
- Individual and group therapy
- Developing relationships
Timeline
Therapeutic Rehab Assistant
Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts
03.2023 - 08.2023
Clinician 1/TT&S
Brightside For Families and Children
11.2021 - Current
Mental Health Counselor
Baystate Health
03.2014 - 03.2020
Mental Health Counselor
Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts
12.2001 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Marketing Communications
American International College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
STCC
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