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Luke Mcadams

Taunton,MA

Summary

Caring mental health professional offering background in social work. Focused on client advocacy, prevention and education to reduce impacts and recurrence of serious issues. Collaborative with multidisciplinary teams to create solid support networks for client needs.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Mental Health Support Worker

React Behavioral Health
Rochester, NH
01.2023 - Current
  • Provided mental health support services to members and families.
  • Adhered to ethical standards set forth by professional organizations such as The American Psychological Association.
  • Performed outreach activities within the community to promote mental health awareness.
  • Observed safety protocols when working with potentially violent or suicidal individuals.
  • Developed educational materials for use during group therapy sessions or individual counseling sessions.
  • Provided emotional and psychological support to clients in crisis situations.
  • Educated clients about mental health issues and available community resources.
  • Monitored client progress toward meeting goals outlined in their treatment plan.
  • Provided transportation assistance for clients who needed help getting to appointments or other necessary locations.
  • Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths and resources.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors through rewards systems or incentives programs.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate services for clients.
  • Assisted clients in developing individualized treatment plans and goals.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as meal planning, medication management, budgeting.
  • Responded promptly to crisis calls from clients or family members.
  • Provided referrals to appropriate mental health providers or community services as needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of client interactions using an electronic health record system.
  • Attended training seminars related to mental health topics such as trauma-informed care, substance abuse.
  • Participated in case conferences to discuss client progress and formulate new treatment strategies.
  • Assisted clients with conflict resolution strategies and anger management techniques.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions on topics such as anger management, coping skills, self-esteem.
  • Used meditation, play therapy and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
  • Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help client develop insight into themselves and relationships.
  • Enhanced and devised treatment strategies to promote continued progress.
  • Monitored, evaluated and recorded client progress with respect to treatment goals.
  • Created client treatment plans based on assessments and goals.
  • Promoted independence by assisting and supervising clients while completing daily living activities.
  • Collected information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques designed to improve communication skills among children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
  • Counseled patients on how to identify triggers that lead to negative behaviors or emotions.
  • Monitored patient progress through regular assessments and feedback from family members and caregivers.
  • Assessed clients' mental health, abilities and disabilities to develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Maintained accurate records of all client interactions including medication changes, therapy sessions.
  • Identified potential warning signs of suicide risk among patients who are at high risk for self-harm.
  • Advised clients on how to manage symptoms associated with their condition such as insomnia or mood swings.
  • Actively listened to clients' concerns while providing empathy and understanding during therapy sessions.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss best practices for treating mental illness.
  • Encouraged clients to set personal goals related to their mental health recovery process.
  • Developed strategies for managing stress, anger and other challenging behaviors in a therapeutic setting.
  • Assessed client progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
  • Ensured confidentiality of client information per HIPAA guidelines.

Education

Spaulding High School
Rochester, NH
06-2021

Psychology

Great Bay Community College
Portsmouth, NH

Skills

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Client Engagement
  • Boundary Setting
  • Safety and risk assessments
  • Confidentiality
  • Client Support
  • Patient evaluations
  • Goal Development
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Building rapport
  • Tracking client progress

Certification

  • Behavioral Health Professional License
  • Blood Pathogens License
  • CPR License
  • OSHA Ten Hour Certification
  • Drivers License

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Mental Health Support Worker

React Behavioral Health
01.2023 - Current

Spaulding High School

Psychology

Great Bay Community College
  • Behavioral Health Professional License
  • Blood Pathogens License
  • CPR License
  • OSHA Ten Hour Certification
  • Drivers License

References

References available upon request.

References

References available upon request.
Luke Mcadams