Eva VanSwearingen
Brownsville,PA
Summary
Patient-focused counselor offers strong background in psychiatric care. Excels in recordkeeping, time management and patient observation. Delivers top-notch care to patients with mental or emotional disturbances.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
Centerville Clinics INC
Fredericktown, PA
11.2015 - Current
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Assisted and counseled 15 patients daily.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Theraputic Staff Suppprt
Alliance HealthCare Services
Uniontown, PA
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Facilitated on-site activities, and support in classroom.
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Axiom Family Counseling Services
Uniontown, PA
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
- Completed all necessary medication authorizations for all D&A clients.
Behavioral Specialist
Fayette Resources INC
Uniontown, PA
04.2004 - 10.2009
- Delivered crisis intervention and assisted families in understanding complexities of mental illness.
- Promoted safe and therapeutic patient care through consultation and supervision, communication and interactions.
- Counseled and facilitated therapeutic groups in accordance with patient's recovery plan objectives and needs.
- Conducted and interacted with clients in both individual and group counseling settings.
Behavioral Specialist
Goodwill Industries
Uniontown, PA
02.1999 - 03.2004
- Delivered crisis intervention and assisted families in understanding complexities of mental illness.
- Promoted safe and therapeutic patient care through consultation and supervision, communication and interactions.
- Counseled and facilitated therapeutic groups in accordance with patient's recovery plan objectives and needs.
- Conducted and interacted with clients in both individual and group counseling settings.
Resource Coordinator/Case Manager
Fayette County BSU/ Diversified Human Services
Uniontown, PA
10.1995 - 02.1999
- Conducted assessments to determine individual needs and developed personalized care plan to address stated objectives.
- Managed over 35 patients while monitoring and evaluating care plans.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Sociology
Washington And Jefferson College
Washington, Pa05.1995
Skills
- HIPAA Requirements
- Orientation Sessions
- Patient Treatment
- Psychiatric Consultations
- Case Notes
- Addiction Treatment
- Community Mental Health Programs
Timeline
Theraputic Staff Suppprt
Alliance HealthCare Services
08.2016 - 10.2016
Psychiatric Technician
Centerville Clinics INC
11.2015 - Current
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Axiom Family Counseling Services
08.2014 - 07.2016
Behavioral Specialist
Fayette Resources INC
04.2004 - 10.2009
Behavioral Specialist
Goodwill Industries
02.1999 - 03.2004
Resource Coordinator/Case Manager
Fayette County BSU/ Diversified Human Services
10.1995 - 02.1999
Bachelors of Science - Sociology
Washington And Jefferson College
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