Jason Thurmond
Jefferson,WI
Summary
Provided immediate therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, and adult patients diagnosed with psychiatric disorders; mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders. Monitored clients with a Mental Health or dual diagnosis in a 24/7 community residential program.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Stabilization Worker
Jefferson County
06.2022 - Current
- Implemented evidence-based counseling techniques to assist clients in identifying triggers for their crises and developing healthy coping strategies moving forward.
- Prevented further escalation of crises by effectively deescalating intense situations through skilled verbal interventions.
- Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation following each client interaction, ensuring continuity of care while upholding ethical standards set forth by regulatory bodies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans, addressing clients'' mental health, social, and emotional needs.
- Documented risk to each client and context of concerns.
- Reduced crisis response times by streamlining communication protocols and implementing efficient triage procedures.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
Care Provider
IRIS
09.2019 - Current
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
Mental Health Professional
Association for Individual Development
01.2010 - 08.2021
- Provided targeted therapeutic interventions for clients experiencing a variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety disorders, depression, trauma-related issues, and substance abuse concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create holistic care plans for patients, addressing both mental and physical health needs.
- Observed, documented and provided reports on consumer behavior and progress
- Provided education on daily living skills, such as budgeting, household chores and meal preparation
- Assisted with transportation and linked consumers to community resources
- Supervised Living, Case Management, Suicide Prevention, Crisis Line.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Aurora University
Aurora, IL06.2007
Bachelors - Criminal Justice
Buxton College
05.2005
01.2001
Skills
- Experience of working with families from diverse cultures, financial backgrounds and disabilities
- Provides education and training in home management, discipline techniques, communication skills
- Provides or arranges for transportation for children and family members as outlined in the service plan
Substance abuse awareness
Suicide Prevention
De-Escalation Techniques
Mental Health Assessment
Behavioral Health
Safety Planning
Addiction Recovery
Homelessness Assistance
Trauma-informed care
Timeline
Stabilization Worker
Jefferson County
06.2022 - Current
Care Provider
IRIS
09.2019 - Current
Mental Health Professional
Association for Individual Development
01.2010 - 08.2021
Bachelors - Criminal Justice
Buxton College
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Aurora University