Danielle Sletholm
Sherwood
Summary
Compassionate Behavioral Health Assistant with a strong background in crisis intervention, emotional regulation, and dual diagnosis treatment. Proven ability to maintain patient confidentiality and foster collaborative treatment planning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Health Assistant
Unity Hospital
Portland, OR
11.2021 - Current
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices in behavioral health care.
- Maintained safety within the facility by closely monitoring patient interactions and intervening when necessary.
- Provided crisis intervention during critical situations, deescalating potential conflicts effectively while maintaining the safety of all individuals involved.
- Participated in ongoing training to stay current on best practices in behavioral health intervention techniques.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being with empathetic listening and personalized guidance.
- Assisted in reducing disruptive behaviors by providing consistent support and intervention techniques.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Assisted staff members during emergency situations while maintaining professionalism and observational skills.
- Quickly identified problematic changes in patient behavior and progress by closely monitoring patients and keeping detailed records.
- Maintained patient rooms by making beds, sweeping units and wiping down surfaces.
Psychiatric Technician
Albertina Kerr Subacute
Portland, OR
07.2018 - 11.2021
- Monitored patient behavior and mental health status to support treatment plans.
- Assisted in implementing therapeutic activities to promote patient engagement and recovery.
- Documented patient progress and incidents accurately for care team review.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care strategies.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and patient care best practices.
- Led daily group therapy sessions, fostering communication and social skills among patients.
- Observed patients closely for signs of distress or changes in condition, promptly reporting concerns to supervising clinicians for appropriate intervention.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and protecting individual privacy rights.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Conducted initial intake assessments for new patients, gathering essential information needed for proper diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Educated family members about mental health disorders and coping strategies, strengthening their ability to provide support at home effectively.
- Provided crisis intervention, stabilizing patients experiencing acute mental health episodes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate care and consistent support throughout their treatment journey.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in mental health care.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.
- Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Portland State University
Portland, OR09-2024
Skills
- Emotional regulation
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Mental health support
- Individualized treatment planning
- Suicide prevention
- Self-care promotion
- Child development
- Behavioral assessment
- Adolescent counseling
- Art therapy techniques
- Eating disorder support
- Sexual assault survivor assistance
- Adult mental health
- Trauma-informed care
- Problem-solving
- Behavior observation
- Behavior management
- Care plan development
- De-escalation techniques
- Progress monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Discharge planning
- Group therapy facilitation
- Treatment Planning
- Excellent customer service skills
- Collaborative treatment planning
- Family support and assistance
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Teamwork
- Patient care
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Patient confidentiality
- Self-defense techniques
- Professional ethics
- Team building
- Medical terminology
- Client relationship management
- Conflict resolution
- CPR certified
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal communication
Timeline
Behavior Health Assistant
Unity Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Psychiatric Technician
Albertina Kerr Subacute
07.2018 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Portland State University