Ray Bement
Champaign,IL
Summary
Versatile and experienced in the mental health community of support. Robust history of accurately documenting patient health information and collecting vital statistics. Efficiently schedules appointments and records patient insurance information. I am a respected and a reliable mental health professional with many years of experience in diverse and varied environments. I possess a cheerful disposition with a wicked sense of humor to improve satisfaction ratings and patient retention.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical In Patient (Adult) Program Supervisior
UHS/Pavilion Hospital
Champaign, Illinois
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate treatment environment.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Maintained dictated detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
- Supervised weekly sessions of supervision for interns and support staff.
- Developed therapy groups and family meeting for in patient recovery.
- In addition supported staff with in take assessments and treatment plans and aftercare support plans and discharge planning.
Clinical Mental Health Therapist
Kirby Medical Group
Monticello, Illinois
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans/outlines
- Utilized CBT,DBT,EMDR,REBT,Play Therapy,Crisis Intervention to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- As well as in service for hospital and clinic staff and providers.
- Managed a clinic practice of 27-34 clients per week.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment with reports and consults with medical providers.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Clinical Coordinator In Patient
UHS/Pavilion Hospital
Chamapign, IL
06.2008 - 04.2019
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for staff.
- Rounded with/and managed activities of clinical team consisting of physicians, nurses and clinical support staff.
- Monitored, analyzed and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
Residential Coordinator
Mental Health Center Of Champaign County
Champaign, IL
07.2004 - 04.2008
- Maintained important organizational paperwork and resident data.
- Recruited, hired and trained employees, providing day-to-day direction and guidance.
- Delivered referrals and information to residents and families about available services, programs and resources.
- Collected feedback from residents and family members to identify opportunities for program and operational improvements.
- Managed maintenance of facilities' physical condition, inspecting grounds regularly to identify and coordinate needed repairs and upkeep.
- Developed and implemented service programming and operational guidelines to meet residents' needs and preferences.
- Mediated conflict to provide safe and secure environment through policy enforcement.
- Worked with and maintained HUD grants, and rental assistance programs.
Education
Master of Arts - Personal And Professional Effectiveness
DePaul University
Chicago, ILMaster of Science - Masters of Social Work
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, ILBachelor of Arts - Speech Communications
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL08.2001
Skills
- Transportation Assistance
- Coordinating Drug Refills
- Child CPR
- Clinical and Operational Judgement
- Examination Preparation
- Trauma Debriefing
- Suicide Prevention
- CBT, DBT, EMDR, REBT and more
Timeline
Clinical In Patient (Adult) Program Supervisior
UHS/Pavilion Hospital
08.2022 - 09.2022
Clinical Mental Health Therapist
Kirby Medical Group
04.2019 - 09.2020
Clinical Coordinator In Patient
UHS/Pavilion Hospital
06.2008 - 04.2019
Residential Coordinator
Mental Health Center Of Champaign County
07.2004 - 04.2008
Master of Arts - Personal And Professional Effectiveness
DePaul University
Master of Science - Masters of Social Work
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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