EPIC
Michelle Mauney
Soldotna,AK
Summary
I am an empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. I can develops and implement treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients. I have extensive experience working with crisis intervention and severe addiction cases. I specializes in youth and young adult patients. I am organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude with the willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to further my behavioral health experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Clinician
Central Peninsula Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Managed crisis situations effectively by providing appropriate interventions and referrals for additional services while providing crisis intervention services, de-escalating high-risk situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
- Maintain daily clinical documentation and data while utilizing evidenced based practices in an ethical manner.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning within the SUD treatment facilities.
- Directly working with the director and admin team to create and follow Alaska State regulations.
- Advocated for clients'' needs within the broader mental health system, ensuring access to necessary services and resources.
- Supervising MSW students.
- Trained new Crisis MH clinicians in agency policies and procedures, ensuring consistent service delivery across the organization.
- Evaluated treatment outcomes using standardized assessment tools and adjusting therapeutic interventions accordingly for optimal results.
Lead Behavioral Health Technician
St Charles Hospital Behavioral Health Department
02.2018 - 12.2021
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Promoted a positive therapeutic environment by consistently modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with clients.
- Increased client engagement by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved client self-management and reduced disruptive behaviors.
MSW Intern Therapist
RIMROCK TRAILS OUTPATIENT SERVICES
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients while monitoring clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal client care and resource coordination.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Enhanced client outcomes by conducting thorough psychosocial assessments and developing comprehensive treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in counseling sessions, supporting clients'' emotional growth and wellbeing.
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
Behavioral Interventionist
Lutheran Community Service Hope Academy
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Conducted outreach activities targeting underserved communities; connecting individuals with needed resources.
- Partnered with parents to create consistent routines and expectations across home and school settings, reinforcing desired behaviors more effectively.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Increased student success by conducting functional assessments to identify the underlying causes of problem behaviors.
- Improved behavioral outcomes by designing and implementing individualized intervention plans for students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling appropriate social skills and fostering respectful interactions among students.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Designed engaging lessons that incorporated social-emotional learning components, increasing self-awareness and interpersonal competence among students.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Enhanced student engagement with evidence-based strategies such as token economies and self-monitoring techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and communicated findings to relevant stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
ED TECH/ Certified Nursing Assistant 2
Salem Hospital Emergency Department/ Intensive Care Unit
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Social Service Internship
Timberview Care Center
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Advocate for patients and their families
- Give referral information to patients, clients, or family about community resources
- Provided information to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, treatment, and/or education
- Proper documentation of social histories, care plans, and discharge plans
- Monitored, evaluated, and recorded client progress according to measurable goals
- Motivate patients to participate and make healthy adjustments to the nursing facility.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to enhance skill set, contributing to overall intern growth and potential future employment prospects.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing data analysis findings, informing key decision-makers of important trends and patterns.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Timberview Care Center
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly and upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Frontier Community Services
07.2011 - 12.2013
- Managed activities of daily living for patients
- Set up appointments and drove clients to and from their appointments
- Monitor observations of patient's conditions
- Report changes to RN and case manager.
Education
Doctoral Graduate Certification - Mental Health And Wellness Emphasis On Admin
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2023
Master of Arts - Social Work
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Social and Behavioral Studies
George Fox University
Newberg, OR12.2017
Skills
- Strong customer service, organizational, technical, and communication skills
- Basic computer knowledge, keyboarding skills, and office equipment
- Knowledge of medical terminology, health procedures, and protocols
- Ability to handle multiple priorities while working in a busy, multidisciplinary setting
- Capable of working independently and in a team setting
- Exceptional time management
- Records Management and Clinical Documentation
- Clinical interventions
- Case management proficiency
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Mental Health Assessment
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Psychotropic medications knowledge
- CPR/AED
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
Internship
- ST CHARLES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, 08/2019, 06/2020, Review intake process for inpatient and emergency psychiatric services., Triaging and referring patients to specialty mental health care when appropriate., Creating psychosocial assessments for patients in the emergency department.
- Timberview Care Center, Social Service Internship, 01/2016, 06/2016, Advocate for patients and their families., Give referral information to patients, clients, or family about community resources., Provided information to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, treatment, and/or education., Proper documentation of social histories, care plans, and discharge plans., Monitored, evaluated, and recorded client progress according to measurable goals., Motivate patients to participate and make healthy adjustments to the nursing facility.
References
Upon request will provide.
Software
Timeline
Mental Health Clinician
Central Peninsula Hospital
01.2022 - Current
MSW Intern Therapist
RIMROCK TRAILS OUTPATIENT SERVICES
01.2021 - 09.2021
Behavioral Interventionist
Lutheran Community Service Hope Academy
05.2018 - 08.2020
Lead Behavioral Health Technician
St Charles Hospital Behavioral Health Department
02.2018 - 12.2021
ED TECH/ Certified Nursing Assistant 2
Salem Hospital Emergency Department/ Intensive Care Unit
06.2016 - 01.2018
Social Service Internship
Timberview Care Center
01.2016 - 06.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Timberview Care Center
07.2014 - 05.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Frontier Community Services
07.2011 - 12.2013
Doctoral Graduate Certification - Mental Health And Wellness Emphasis On Admin
Grand Canyon University
Master of Arts - Social Work
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Social and Behavioral Studies
George Fox University