Cara Griffith
Dickson City,PA
Summary
Empathetic mental and behavioral health worker skilled in delivering caring and compassionate support to address behavioral, emotional, and mental issues. Well-versed in leading both one-on-one and group counseling sessions to improve client well-being and coping skills development. Competent at providing patient-centered care and evidence-based interventions. Possesses deep understanding of mental health and behavioral sciences with ability to utilize knowledge to assist individuals in managing mental health challenges.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Worker
CONCERN
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Offered therapeutic services and crises intervention to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve students' emotional regulation, and social and communication skills.
- Maintained client records to document assessment, treatment plans and progress.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to increase client engagement in treatment.
- Collaborated with counselors, physicians and nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
Behavioral Health Worker
ESS
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Planned and facilitated inclusive group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
- Organized therapeutic and recreational activities to assist in student recovery.
Paraprofessional
ESS
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Mansfield, PA05.2022
Associate of Psychology - Psychology
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Mansfield, PA05.2022
Skills
- Care Delivery
- Patient Advocacy
- Goal Development
- Patient Evaluations
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Building Rapport
- Case Documentation
- Crisis Intervention
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Treatment Planning
- Facilitating Counseling Sessions
Timeline
Mental Health Worker
CONCERN
01.2023 - 05.2023
Behavioral Health Worker
ESS
09.2022 - 05.2023
Paraprofessional
ESS
10.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Psychology - Psychology
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
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