Dannette Harris
Morgantown,WV
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional with extensive experience in crisis intervention and self-care promotion. Known for developing effective care plans through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance emotional well-being and support families during the grief process.
Experienced Bereavement Coordinator skilled in family support, assessment, and crisis intervention. Proven ability to deliver compassionate care and tailor interventions to meet diverse needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Bereavement Coordinator
Valley Hospice
Wheeling, WV
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinated bereavement services for families, ensuring compassionate support during grief process.
- Developed and implemented educational resources on grief management for staff and community outreach.
- Facilitated support groups, enhancing peer connections among participants navigating loss experiences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create personalized care plans addressing emotional needs of clients.
- Assessed individual family dynamics to tailor bereavement interventions effectively and sensitively.
Mental Health Specialist
Chestnut Ridge Center
Morgantown, WV
03.2008 - 05.2023
- Conducted assessments to identify client needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote mental wellness and peer support.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care strategies.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted treatment approaches based on feedback.
- Documented client interactions accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Provided crisis intervention support to stabilize clients in acute distress situations.
- Ensured safety of patients through close observation during high-risk situations such as suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviors.
- Provided compassionate support during times of crisis or acute distress while maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards.
- Trained new staff members on facility policies, procedures, best practices in mental health care delivery, ensuring consistent service standards across the team.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WVSkills
- Family support
- Assessment skills
- Multicultural competence
- Self-care promotion
Timeline
Bereavement Coordinator
Valley Hospice
06.2023 - Current
Mental Health Specialist
Chestnut Ridge Center
03.2008 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Fairmont State University