Malachi Reif
Oshkosh,WI
Summary
Dynamic mental health professional with extensive experience at Winnebago Mental Health Institute, skilled in safety assessments and clinical documentation. Proven ability to implement effective treatment plans and provide compassionate patient care. Strong communicator with a commitment to tracking client progress and enhancing well-being through therapeutic interventions. Certified in CPR and as a CNA.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Care Technician
Winnebago Mental Health Institute
Oshkosh, WI
07.2023 - Current
- Led recreational and therapeutic activities to promote patient well-being.
- Observed patients' behaviors and reported any significant changes to medical staff.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Provided direct patient care such as bathing, feeding, and dressing.
- Provided emotional support to help patients cope with difficult situations.
- Trained new psychiatric technicians and support staff.
- Implemented de-escalation techniques to manage aggressive behavior.
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Winnebago County
Oshkosh, WI
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Developed safety plans to minimize crisis risk and intervene with specific procedures.
- Applied abilities in techniques like active listening and collaborative problem-solving to make positive impact.
- Assessed risk to client, loved ones or general public through established evaluation procedures.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Compiled community resources for housing to assist patients with mental health or substance abuse recovery.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Developed and optimized treatment plans to help clients continue to progress.
Mental Health Rehabilitation Professional
Limitless Possibilities LLC
Appleton, WI
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Counseled patients individually and in group sessions.
- Assisted clients in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to change and removing bad habits.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions.
- Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
- Documented service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
- Helped clients deal with substance abuse, mental illness and other concerns by delivering personalized counseling support.
- Provided counseling for relapse prevention, social issues and mental health problems.
- Developed safety plans to minimize crisis risk and intervene with specific procedures.
- Applied abilities in techniques like active listening and collaborative problem-solving to make positive impact.
- Offered counseling and stabilization support to reintroduce calm in crisis situations.
Program Facilitator
Kismet Advocacy LLC
Green Bay, WI
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Created environment focused on meeting learning targets, developing skills and stimulating students' interests.
- Evaluated program effectiveness to develop improved methods.
- Scheduled and developed program activities in accordance with program needs.
- Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients.
- Engaged clients in therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, education and life skills.
- Collaborated with client and clinician to develop and support goals and clinical treatment plan.
- Participated in treatment planning by helping to identify patients' problems, needs and strengths.
Caregiver
The Courtyard at Bellevue
Green Bay, WI
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
Medication Technician
BAKA
Green Bay, WI
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Liaised with nursing staff to prepare and administer prescribed medications to patients.
- Performed wellness observations, documenting side effects for clinical follow-up.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kewaskum High School
Kewaskum, WI06.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Northeastern Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WISkills
- Safety and risk assessments
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Tracking client progress
- Vital sign monitoring
- Behavioral observation
- Certified nursing assistant (CNA)
- Certification in CPR
Certification
- WI036725201908License Number for CNA
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Psychiatric Care Technician
Winnebago Mental Health Institute
07.2023 - Current
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Winnebago County
01.2023 - 12.2024
Mental Health Rehabilitation Professional
Limitless Possibilities LLC
06.2022 - 06.2023
Program Facilitator
Kismet Advocacy LLC
05.2021 - 04.2022
Caregiver
The Courtyard at Bellevue
08.2020 - 08.2021
Medication Technician
BAKA
04.2018 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Kewaskum High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Northeastern Wisconsin Technical College
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