Jerry “Sparky” Bryson

Twenty eight year employee. Started at Orderly on psychiatric unit. Promoted to work in lab as technician. Later became therapist in both mental health and drug addiction as a Certified Clinical Addiction Specialist and Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed by State of NC

Worked with neighbors who were in need of food, housing, utilities, clothes and counseling. Approved funds to pay for services . Worked to secure services for our neighbors in the Swannanoa Valley.

• Supervised clinical staff to ensure adherence to treatment protocols and best practices.
• Developed and implemented training programs for new hires to enhance team capabilities.
• Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to improve staff effectiveness.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care plans for patients.
• Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency in patient record-keeping.
• Facilitated workshops on therapeutic techniques, enhancing staff knowledge and skills in patient care.
• Managed crisis intervention strategies, ensuring safety and support for clients in distress.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients with complex needs, ensuring comprehensive support was provided across all domains of life functioning.
• Assessed patients, determined needs, and managed care.
• Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
• Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
• Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely assessments, treatment planning, and progress monitoring.
• Provided supervision to therapists in training, offering guidance and feedback on their professional development journey.
• Enhanced patient care quality by supervising and mentoring team of 15 clinicians, ensuring adherence to best practices and protocols.