James Cornish
Springfield,MO
Summary
Behavioral Health professional with a proven track record, adept in crisis intervention and patient safety prioritization. Skilled in resource navigation and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, significantly enhancing client care and safety protocols. Experience in case management and problem-solving, ensuring comprehensive care and support for behavioral health clients.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Safety
Towne Park at Mercy Hospital Springfield
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Followed established procedures for psychiatric, detoxification, and self-harm indicated patients.
- Responded to established emergency procedures to promote patient safety and care.
- Utilized intervention modalities as indicated by facility protocol, including motivational interviewing and active listening.
- Complied with mandated organizational and regulatory mandates to maintain patient safety and privacy.
Patient Safety
CoxHealth Hospital
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Preserved patient safety by following safety protocols for suicidal ideation, self-harm, detoxification, and psychiatric patients.
- Preserved patient safety by following safety protocols in crisis events.
- Utilized approved intervention modalities including motivational interviewing.
- Coordinated care with nursing and medical staff.
Behavioral Health Case Manager
Burrell Behavioral Health
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients in need of behavioral health services.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in behavioral health case management.
- Provided crisis intervention services promptly, minimizing risk factors and ensuring safety.
- Educated clients and families on coping strategies and supportive techniques to enhance their ability to manage challenging behaviors at home effectively.
Behavioral Health Case Manager
Kadima Mental Health
12.2008 - 10.2017
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients in need of behavioral health services.
- Provided crisis intervention services promptly, minimizing risk factors and ensuring safety for all parties involved.
- Developed strong relationships with local service providers, fostering collaboration that benefited clients' overall progress toward recovery goals.
- Connected patients to community resources, increasing support networks and promoting overall wellbeing.
Education
Master of Social Work
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Communications/English Literature
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MISkills
- Patient Safety Prioritization
- Case Management
- Problem-Solving
- Case Documentation
- Crisis Assessment
- Suicide Prevention
- Behavioral Health
- Resource Navigation
Affiliations
- NASW National Association of Social Workers
Certification
- ASIST Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- SBIRT Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral
- Trauma Informed Care for Undocumented Immigrants
- Motivational Interviewing for Suicide Prevention
Timeline
Patient Safety
Towne Park at Mercy Hospital Springfield
04.2023 - 05.2024
Patient Safety
CoxHealth Hospital
05.2021 - 04.2023
Behavioral Health Case Manager
Burrell Behavioral Health
12.2019 - 12.2020
Behavioral Health Case Manager
Kadima Mental Health
12.2008 - 10.2017
Master of Social Work
Western New Mexico University
Bachelor of Science - Communications/English Literature
Eastern Michigan University
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