Crystal Corbin

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Proven Crisis Worker with a track record of enhancing client outcomes through comprehensive risk assessments and safety planning at PATH. Skilled in emergency management and mental health awareness, adept at deescalating conflicts and improving patient safety. Demonstrates resilience and adaptability, significantly contributing to client progress and well-being.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Crisis Worker

PATH

02.2024 - 06.2024

Documented all client interactions and interventions.
Supported clients in developing coping skills.
Conducted follow-ups with clients to determine need for extended assistance.
Improved client outcomes with comprehensive risk assessments, safety planning, and resource allocation.
Managed high-stress situations calmly, effectively deescalating conflicts and addressing client concerns.
Performed verbal de-escalation to resolve crises.
Conducted thorough follow-up evaluations to monitor progress, ensuring optimal post-crisis care for clients.
Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
Maintained client records to document assessment, treatment plans and progress.
Offered supportive counseling and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.

Children Mobile Crisis Worker

MCES

05.2022 - 06.2023

Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
Devised and enhanced treatment strategies to promote continued progress.
Interviewed clients, reviewed records and conducted assessments to evaluate mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
Collaborated with counselors, physicians and nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.

BHT

Kirkbride

02.2021 - 05.2022

Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
Charted on each patient daily.
Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Health

Alvernia College

Reading, PA.

05.2008

High School Diploma -

Delaware Valley Charter High School

Philadelphia, PA

06.2004

Skills

Mental health awareness
Clinical Documentation
Professional boundaries

Emergency Management
Suicide Prevention

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