A motivated, high-performance professional with over 10 years’ experience working with individuals suffering from mental health disorders and individuals with Traumatic or Acquired brain injuries. An enthusiastic learner with a sincere desire to provide positive support to individuals with disabilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Referral Coordinator
MetroWest Medical Center
11.2020 - Current
Facilitates acceptance of patients from referring facilities
Partners with all crisis teams in the State of Massachusetts
Collaborates with Nursing, Doctors and Psychiatrists regarding bed availability and appropriateness of referred patients
Completes all required paperwork to ensure a smooth transition for the patient, working closely with
evaluating clinicians regarding documentation
Verifies and obtains all initial insurance authorizations for patients
Mental Health Counselor
UMass Adolescent Continuing Care Inpatient Units
12.2015 - 11.2020
Provided psychiatric care of adolescent patients
Worked as a floor staff on an adolescent mental health unit, helping youth complete daily goals such as hygiene, laundry, chores and going to school
Worked with patients in crisis by providing empathy, guidance, structure, and (when needed) restraint
Always looking to come to safe and non-violent solutions
Helped youth through tough time periods in their lives by providing support, advice, and skill building on a regular basis
Collaborated with Nurse, clinicians, psychiatrists and other staff in assessing and evaluating patients
Assisted patients in achieving and maintaining appropriate activity levels, including activities of daily living and interacting with other patients to improve their overall functioning
Observed and documented patient behaviors and routines in patient charts, describing patient's mental status, functioning, significant interactions, and safety
Provided continual assessments of the need for inpatient level of care
Mental Health Counselor - Intern
UMass Adolescent Continuing Care Inpatient Units
06.2015 - 11.2015
Worked under the mentoring and supervision of the Executive Director of the program
Planned groups, social, and recreational therapy on and off the unit; such as group activities to learn social skills and coping skills, as well as community outings
Attended and participated in nursing rounds and team meetings to review and make clinical decisions in patient treatment
Customer Service, Cashier
Price Chopper
05.2011 - 05.2015
Worked in the frontend department, providing prompt and friendly customer service while assisting customers during checkout
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Criminal Justice
Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, NH
2017
Skills
Skills & Expertise:
Case management
Trauma informed care
Strong social and communication skills
Critical thinking and problem solving
Group and individual therapy
Preventing and addressing stigma
Decision making
Crisis intervention
Conflict resolution
Advocacy
Effective treatment planning
Certification
CPR
CPI
Timeline
Psychiatric Referral Coordinator
MetroWest Medical Center
11.2020 - Current
Mental Health Counselor
UMass Adolescent Continuing Care Inpatient Units
12.2015 - 11.2020
Mental Health Counselor - Intern
UMass Adolescent Continuing Care Inpatient Units
06.2015 - 11.2015
Customer Service, Cashier
Price Chopper
05.2011 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Criminal Justice
Franklin Pierce University
CPR
CPI
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