3 Years working with adults and adolescents in mental hospital setting. 17 Years working with adolescents at Prairie View Youth and family services.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Support Worker
Prairie View
Newton, KS
05.2003 - 10.2020
Provided emotional support to affected residents and victims and assisted in developing long-term recovery plans and goals. Collaborated with professional healthcare workers developing treatment plans for adolescent age patients developing a treatment plan. Implementing treatment plan and providing mental health care for patients. Providing one on one care to assist client in achieving goals and expectations per treatment plan. Assist staff when client needs support in crisis situations. Transport client(s) to schedule appointment and group activities. Document clients behaviors and goals met related to treatment plans.
Mental Health Worker
Prairie View Hospital
Newton , KS
01.2000 - 06.2003
Created a atmosphere that motivated patients to feel safe and secure. Cared for patients personal hygiene
Assisting in making sure patients attended meeting and group activities. Documented patients behaviors during shift.
Provided clients with recommendations to community resources
Documented client progress in confidential files
Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans
Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Butler County Community College
El Dorado, KS
12.1998
High School Diploma -
SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Springfield , Ill
06.1969
Skills
Active Listening skills: ability to focus completely on listening to clients conversations and needs Communication skills: ability to give and receive different kind of information Observe, empathize and redirect client(during stressful situations Computer skills: using specific computer programs to document clients behaviors and goals met per treatment plan Working effectively with other team members in establishing treatment plan goals for clients
military
Sergeant, US Air Force 1971- 1975 Honorable Discharge.