Neil Mitchell
Newport,PA
Summary
To obtain a position as a Safety Specialist with Penn State Health
Behavioral health professional with proven track record of effectively supporting patient mental health through therapeutic strategies. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and adapting to dynamic situations. Skilled in patient assessment and intervention techniques, with focus on achieving positive outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Specialist
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
01.2016 - Current
- Direct patient care, including de-escalation, facilitating group milieu management
- Conducted one-on-one discussions with patients, including therapeutic conversations about their symptoms and recovery
- Designated as a Safety Coach with responsibilities including environmental rounding and ligature rounding on unit and submitting appropriate work orders when problems were discovered
- Selected to be trained and be part of the initiation of trauma-informed care into Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
- A trainer for restraints and de-escalation, certified through Crisis Prevention Institute
- A member of the code team, which consisted of being called to various floors in the hospital when staff needed more assistance with de-escalation or restraining a patient
Lead Security Agent/Site Supervisor
PinnacleHealth System
05.2006 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing the Security Department operations of the Polyclinic Campus as well as assisting with Security Department duties such as building patrols, responding to calls of patients and/or visitors that are disruptive, and investigating and writing reports for major incidents that occur at the campus ranging from property damage to injuries sustained by anyone on premises
- Conducted simulated and live fire drills throughout PinnacleHealth System as required by various regulatory agencies
- Assisted departments in preparing for regulatory visits as well as assisting regulatory agencies do rounds in the buildings while on site
Footwear Sales Associate
Dick's Sporting Goods
10.2004 - 05.2006
- Fitting customers with proper footwear, interacting with the public and assessing their needs
Screen Printer
Artistic Image
07.2000 - 10.2004
- Cleaned and maintained silk screens, put silk screen onto frames, printing images onto various types of garments
Education
Associates Degree - Criminal Justice
Thompson Institute
Pennsylvania01.2006
High School Diploma -
Newport High School
Pennsylvania06.2003
Skills
- MANAGEMENT
- Lead Agent/Site Supervisor for PinnacleHealth Security Department and the Polyclinic Campus
- COMMUNICATION
- While Lead Agent/Site Supervisor, tasked with communicating to Director any major incidents at site as well as acting as liaison with Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute’s employees and administration
- While working in security as well as while working as behavioral health specialist receive yearly training on verbal de-escalation techniques
- LEADERSHIP
- Served as Lead Agent/Site Supervisor for Security Department for four years at PinnacleHealth Polyclinic Campus prior to being officially promoted to Lead Agent/Site Supervisor
- As a behavioral health specialist, act as preceptor for new employees
Certification
- Crisis Prevention Institute de-escalation and restraint training valid until1/31/25
- AHA CPR certified until11/30/25
- Trained in Respirator FIT Testing
Timeline
Behavioral Health Specialist
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
01.2016 - Current
Lead Security Agent/Site Supervisor
PinnacleHealth System
05.2006 - Current
Footwear Sales Associate
Dick's Sporting Goods
10.2004 - 05.2006
Screen Printer
Artistic Image
07.2000 - 10.2004
Associates Degree - Criminal Justice
Thompson Institute
High School Diploma -
Newport High School
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