Luke Svitak
Logan Township,NJ
Summary
Licensed nurse/mental health professional, skilled in clinical assessment and crisis intervention. Expert in clinical documentation and electronic health records, adept at managing high caseloads. Committed to empowering clients through nursing care, personalized treatment plans and effective communication, ensuring comprehensive physical and mental health care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Professional
Lenape Valley Foundation
06.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and ensure holistic support for clients.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting interventions as necessary to meet evolving needs.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
EISS THERAPIST
Healthcare Commons Inc.
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Full time therapist for Mental Health Urgent care in Salem County, New Jersey.
- As an outpatient therapist, I help clients understand problems, deal with crisis situations, and develop action plans.
- I created treatment plans, submitted clinical documentation for Medicaid reimbursement, and managed a caseload of 25 weekly clients.
- Performed risk assessments for suicidal ideation or homicidal ideation among clients.
- Utilized crisis intervention techniques to deescalate acute situations.
OUTPATIENT THERAPIST
Merakey
08.2022 - 09.2023
- I developed interviewing skills, observational techniques, and the ability to provide accurate assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for each client.
- Assisted in developing discharge plans that included follow-up appointments, medication management strategies and self-care techniques.
- Facilitated psychoeducation groups focused on topics such as mindfulness, stress management and relapse prevention.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing, BSN
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA06.2025
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ12-2019
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Electronic Health Records
- Basic Life Support and CPR
- Clinical assessment and vitals monitoring
- Medication administration
- Mental health care
Websites
Certification
- Registered Nurse - License Number: 26NR27326900
- Licensed Professional Counselor
Timeline
Mental Health Professional
Lenape Valley Foundation
06.2025 - Current
EISS THERAPIST
Healthcare Commons Inc.
11.2023 - 12.2024
OUTPATIENT THERAPIST
Merakey
08.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing, BSN
Holy Family University
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Holy Family University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rowan University
NURSING CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Student clinical rotations at Einstein Hospital, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Holy Redeemer, and Jefferson.
- Completed accurate nursing assessments, clinical documentation, nursing care, and medication administration.
- Developed necessary skills to translate theory from the classroom into effective nursing practice.
WEBSITE, PORTFOLIO AND PROFILES
www.linkedin.com/in/lukesvitak
AWARDS
Denise Bodine Scholarship Promoting Mental Health Education