Faizon Guignard
Spring Valley,CA
Summary
Dynamic Mental Health Worker with a proven track record at Substance Abuse Treatment Facility, enhancing patient safety and mental health outcomes through effective crisis intervention and empathetic counseling. Skilled in confidential records management and building therapeutic relationships, I've significantly contributed to developing patient-centered treatment plans and psychoeducational groups, fostering improved coping skills in a multidisciplinary team setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Worker
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility
12.2021 - 12.2024
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, resulting in increased safety for both patients and staff.
- Promoted a positive therapeutic environment through clear communication and consistent reinforcement of established boundaries within treatment settings.
- Documented client progress in confidential files for approximately 50 patients daily.
- Monitored patient progress through regular assessments and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of treatment effectiveness.
- Developed rapport with patients by actively listening and demonstrating empathy during one-on-one sessions, fostering trust and open communication.
- Led psychoeducational groups on topics such as stress management and coping skills, empowering patients to better manage their mental health challenges.
- Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients, leading to improved mental health outcomes.
- Monitored client progress and provided feedback to families and treatment team members.
- Assisted in the development of group therapy programs, contributing to a more supportive environment for patients.
- Developed and implemented activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills.
- Managed caseloads effectively, prioritizing high-risk cases while maintaining attention to detail for all clients.
- Conducted initial intake interviews and assessments, providing valuable information for the creation of personalized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with medical and clinical personnel to coordinate and implement client services.
- Facilitated support groups for clients to discuss issues related to mental health.
- Provided case management services to monitor client access to resources and services.
- Coordinated care between various medical professionals involved in the treatment process ensuring effective collaboration towards improved patient outcomes.
- Educated clients and families about mental health issues, treatments and resources.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in mental healthcare delivery.
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
- Improved patient mental health by conducting regular individual counseling sessions.
- Assisted in patient behavioral assessments, contributing to tailored therapy strategies.
- Enhanced team collaboration, sharing insights and feedback in professional development sessions.
- Reduced instances of aggressive behavior in patients by implementing non-confrontational communication techniques.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic approach to mental health care.
- Fostered safe and supportive living environment, conducting regular safety checks and updates.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Supported individuals throughout recovery process by helping them identify triggers develop strategies for managing symptoms and maintain sobriety.
Culinary Clerk
Mens Colony
02.2018 - 10.2020
- Assisted customers at checkout to enhance shopping experience.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability.
- Organized shelves and displays, improving store presentation.
- Processed transactions quickly and accurately to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Improved operational efficiency by restocking products as needed.
- Coordinated with team members to streamline checkout process and reduce wait times.
- Supported store operations by maintaining clean and organized work area.
- Achieved positive customer feedback by delivering friendly service.
- Maintained accurate records of transactions to ensure financial accuracy.
- Enhanced store appearance by arranging promotional displays.
- Assisted in training new clerks to uphold company standards.
- Processed customer orders efficiently, ensuring timely delivery.
- Collaborated with team to achieve sales targets and improve store metrics.
- Improved product knowledge to better assist customers.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Supported administrative staff with timely completion of daily tasks, ensuring smooth office operations.
- Ensured confidentiality of sensitive documents through proper storage methods and restricted access control implementation.
Education
GED -
Barrett High School
Alpine, CA06-2011
Skills
- Patient support
- Conflict de-escalation
- ADL assistance
- Mental health counseling
- Confidential records
- Building rapport
- Patient advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral management
- Empathy development
- Discharge planning
- Anger management strategies
- Goal setting assistance
- Supply coordination
- Progress monitoring
- Developing relationships
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural competence
- Suicide prevention
- Self-care promotion
- Facilitating counseling sessions
- Relapse prevention planning
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Treatment Planning
- Care delivery
- Goal development
- Substance abuse counseling
- Therapeutic relationship-building
- Confidentiality
Accomplishments
- supervised team of 4 staff members.
- schedule patient appointments for multiple clinical social workers.
- ensure patients make it to group therapy and medical appointments.
- assisted with patient intake and housing placement
- orient new patients to treatment program, its requirements, intent and routines.
- determined if new patients require any special assistance, and communicated those needs to treatment team.
- determined if new patients require any special assistance, and communicated those needs to treatment team.
- monitor patients through treatment process assisting in accomplishing goals while in program.
- provide day to day support to patients and if patients need to "check-in".
- assist with group agendas and scheduling for 5 recreational therapists.
- maintain confidential nature of all patients and program related activities.
- build rapport and provide patients support while maintaining appropriate boundaries at all times.
- record and document daily patient therapy groups and medical appointments.
- assist with referrals to other health care or other counseling professionals. assist with any other task assigned by leadership.
Certification
12 step narcotics annonomys facilitator. 12 step alcohol annonomys facilitator. (AVP) alternative to violence preventions facilitator.
Timeline
Mental Health Worker
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility
12.2021 - 12.2024
Culinary Clerk
Mens Colony
02.2018 - 10.2020
12 step narcotics annonomys facilitator. 12 step alcohol annonomys facilitator. (AVP) alternative to violence preventions facilitator.
GED -
Barrett High School
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