Empathetic, dedicated and motivated team member. Combining clinical experience and academic knowledge to deliver care to clients with compassion. Detailed understanding of mental health protocols, insight-based treatment, and effective personable care to clients. Passionate and eager learner, looking to expand understanding and knowledge through education and experiences.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Assistant
Paradigm Treatment Center
San Rafael, CA
11.2023 - Current
Guide residents through daily activities including meal time, group activities, group and individual therapy, and ensuring an overall productive day for each patient in treatment.
Promote and maintain a safe and secure environment that allows for the proper delivery of care.
Assist in welcoming and intaking new residents as they enter the facilities while ensuring proper comfort and warmth at the start of their new journeys.
Develop and conduct specialized psycho-educational groups to help patients gain additional knowledge while developing skills to aid along the journey of recovery.
Effectively communicate with all staff on-site regarding client care and client updates to include clinical directors, clinical therapists, nursing staff, program directors, and more.
Utilize crisis and/or de-escalation intervention practices, when necessary and appropriate, with the client(s) whose behavior cannot be otherwise supported without such interventions.
Monitor client sharps, valuables, and report hazards to the proper department as needed for immediate review.
Provide CPR, wound care, and medication management as needed under the direction of clinical staff.
Educational Coordinator
Paradigm Treatment Center
San Rafael, CA
04.2024 - Current
Maintain and coordinate the delivery of educational plans and programs, while collaborating with parents and external academic systems.
Create daily classroom structure ensuring a productive environment conducive to academic development.
Organize individualized academic plans for clients while being flexible to their needs in treatment.
Provide clients with appropriate accommodations to better their relationship with academics such as IEP and 504 plans.
Assist with the intake and discharge process while utilizing discharge tools and tracking the entire process through the EMR.