KENT CLIFTON
Homestead,PA
Summary
Mental health professional with 6+ years of experience in the field, including residential care with adults and acute psychiatric care with children (ages 6-12). I am familiar with psychiatric medications, have worked extensively with dual diagnoses, and am trained in CCM. My current primary work is done with children presenting with ADHD and/or ASD (Level 1), but I have experience working with adolescents and adults with disabilities as well.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Milieu Therapist
Pittsburgh Mercy Behavioral Health
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2022 - Current
- Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions to address emotional, psychological, and behavioral issues in a supportive environment.
- Observe, document, and redirect behaviors in clients in a 2-hour educational session designed to mimic a school classroom setting.
- Build and foster rapport with clients to promote openness and comfortability.
- Daily documentation of client behaviors, emotionality, treatment goals, and goal progress.
- Developed and implemented personalized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Residential Care Advisor
Pittsburgh Mercy
Bethel Park, PA
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Personal care worker in a Residential Support Home working with clients aged 18+ presenting with dual diagnoses (schizophrenia and bipolar disorder) and disabilities. Aided clients in completing daily activities while fostering a supportive environment. Collaborated with community mental health teams and healthcare companies to provide a high level of care. Coordinated and provided transportation to medical appointments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA05-2018
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Emotional regulation
- Reliability
- Group facilitation
- Effective communication
- Social skills training
- Analytical thinking
- Creativity
- Organizational skills
- Familiarity with psychiatric medications
Timeline
Milieu Therapist
Pittsburgh Mercy Behavioral Health
06.2022 - Current
Residential Care Advisor
Pittsburgh Mercy
05.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California University of Pennsylvania