David Joyce

Mental Health Practitioner

Fresh Start Mental Health

04.2017 - Current

Provided psychoeducation to clients'' families, promoting understanding of mental health conditions and available resources.
Maintained thorough documentation of client progress, treatment plans, and case notes in accordance with HIPAA regulations and professional standards.
Promoted mental wellness by educating clients about preventative measures such as proper nutrition, exercise routines and sleep hygiene habits.
Reduced hospital readmission rates through consistent monitoring, follow-up appointments, and effective communication with interdisciplinary teams.
Collaborated with psychiatrists to refine medication management plans for optimal client results.
Facilitated workshops on mental health topics like self-care strategies for stress reduction among staff members at schools or workplaces.
Established a referral network with local community partners, working together to provide comprehensive care for clients.
Evaluated program effectiveness by tracking client progress over time using standardized assessment tools.
Followed safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Contributed to the development of mental health program policies and procedures, ensuring best practice standards were upheld.
Enhanced patient well-being by providing comprehensive mental health assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.DBTD
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of mental health care.
Increased accessibility to services by offering flexible appointment hours and telehealth options when needed.
Served diverse populations including adolescents, adults, couples, and families experiencing various mental health challenges.
Worked collaboratively with medical professionals regarding patient care.
Served as a resource for colleagues by providing consultation and support on complex cases, promoting a collaborative work environment.
Documented client progress in confidential files.
Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
Evaluated patients and implemented comprehensive treatment plans to enhance mental health.
Designed and implemented [Type] program, incorporating student feedback to further develop and improve overall mission and objectives.
Leveraged positive uncertainty and multi-systemic family systems therapy to help clients deal with ambiguity, accept inconsistencies and adopt intuition when making decisions.
Created consensus among stakeholders by establishing project guidelines and leveraging student feedback to create and launch [Type] program.
Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
Supervised busy caseload, managing clients, balancing workload and prioritizing client needs.