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NORA WOJTYLA

Old Bridge,NJ

Summary

To maintain a position in the mental health field that will enable me to help individuals and better themselves within the community and the possibility of company advancement.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Vocational Specialist

CPC Behavioral Healthcare
Red Bank, NJ
04.2022 - Current

Maintained a high level of confidentiality when working with clients on sensitive matters, Acted as client advocate, coordinating required services and resolving emergency problems in crisis situations, Managed caseloads efficiently to meet productivity expectations and documented client progress, Developed and facilitated psychoeducational workshops for clients, Facilitated group sessions with clients regarding career exploration activities and strategies for achieving goals, Set up and maintained paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence and other material.

Mental Health Associate

Hampton Behavioral Health Center
09.2019 - 04.2022

Facilitated creative therapy groups on adolescent, young adult, adult, dual diagnosis, and geriatric units, Developed and facilitated innovative therapeutic groups protocols that explored different coping techniques with the aim to reduce stress and positively channel emotions, Assisted with intake, admission, and discharge of clients, Restrained violent and high-risk patients by verbal de-escalation and physical means as required by hospital guidelines utilizing the Handle With Care techniques.

Mental Health Associate

Summit Oaks Hospital
10.2017 - 09.2019

Lead technician on the dual-diagnosis unit, creating daily schedule, updating patient status to charge nurse and treatment team, Trained new staff, Followed hospital procedure during the intake, admission, and discharge of clients, Handled crisis intervention by restraining and deescalated agitated patients and observing especially high-risk patients on 1:1.

Manager

Ashley's Cakes by Design
08.2016 - 01.2018

Maintained current knowledge of pricing, product availability, promotion, bookkeeping and accounting, Supervised and communicated with vendors for efficient delivery of wholesale orders, Monitored sales performance to ensure that goals are met, Provided staff with assistance in performing difficult or complicated duties, Planned and prepared work schedules and assigned employees to specific duties.

Patient Care Coordinator

Mandell's Clinical Pharmacy
03.2014 - 08.2016

Lead pharmacy tech specializing in the egg donor and gestational carrier department, Handled client cases in accordance with HIPPA due to the high anonymity of clients, Verified prescriptions with clinics and processed prescription orders, Processed insurance claims and conducted prior and treatment authorizations, Counseled on medication orders, processed payment information, and set up overnight shipping on time-sensitive and refrigerated items.

Manager

H & G Services Inc.
02.2011 - 02.2015

Reviewed blueprints, ordered materials, and provided estimates, proposals, and change orders as needed, Supervised Worker's Comp & General Liability compliance, Manintained bookkeeping and accounting including payroll.

Education

Master's Degree - Psychological Services

Kean University

Bachelor's Degree - Psychology

Bloomfield College

Associate's Degree - Psychology

Middlesex County College

Certificate Course - Behavioral Sciences

RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR MENTAL HYGIENE INC (RFMH)

Certification -

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General Industry

Skills

Bilingual fluency in both English and Polish

Nonviolent crisis intervention and de-escalation

Strong critical thinking

Organizational/Observational

Time-management skills

Team and Relationship building/Interpersonal skills

Individualized care planning and group therapy

Mental health evaluations and Risk Assessments

Accounting Procedures

Case Management and Documentation

Vocational Assessment and Workforce Development

Writing Proposals

Employment and Career Counseling

Microsoft Office Suite, Datis, Quickbooks, MyAvatar Electronic Health Record

Accomplishments

IRB approved research study presented at the MAEOPP McNair Conference in Wisconsin

Member of Psy Chi, Phi Theta Kappa, & Alpha Chi honor societies

Ronald E. McNair Scholar

Founding member of National Society of Leadership and Success

Timeline

Vocational Specialist

CPC Behavioral Healthcare
04.2022 - Current

Mental Health Associate

Hampton Behavioral Health Center
09.2019 - 04.2022

Mental Health Associate

Summit Oaks Hospital
10.2017 - 09.2019

Manager

Ashley's Cakes by Design
08.2016 - 01.2018

Patient Care Coordinator

Mandell's Clinical Pharmacy
03.2014 - 08.2016

Manager

H & G Services Inc.
02.2011 - 02.2015

Master's Degree - Psychological Services

Kean University

Bachelor's Degree - Psychology

Bloomfield College

Associate's Degree - Psychology

Middlesex County College

Certificate Course - Behavioral Sciences

RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR MENTAL HYGIENE INC (RFMH)

Certification -

Osha
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