SADIE VEST
Lake Charles,LA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Specialist
Louisiana Methodist Children Home
08.2023 - Current
- Ensured the safety of 7 - 28 patients at a time through close observation during high-risk situations such as psychiatric hallucinations or self-harm / homicidal behaviors.
- Provided compassionate support during crisis intervention or distress while maintaining moral, ethical, and professional boundaries.
- Worked with other mental health specialists to provide consistent care and minimize the overstimulation of patients.
- Maintained detailed records relating to the clinical treatment plans of 7 patients per day, such as progress notes, patient productivity, and other required documentation.
Preschool Teacher
Kid's Place Daycare
10.2018 - 05.2024
- Maintained an organized, fun, and interactive classroom of 8 children to help them feel valued, seen, and respected.
- Developed strong relationships with caregivers by providing regular updates on their child's academic and social skills progress while proactively addressing any concerns.
- Developed 2 to 5 creative activities daily along with weekly lesson plans of 2 core topics per week to ensure academic growth was consistent across all areas of development.
- Strengthened preschooler's communication skills through daily routine by practicing social dialogue techniques.
- Pursued modeling behavior as an engagement tactic to help students understand the lesson.
Therapy Technician
Hope Therapy Center
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained communication with 1 to 2 therapists per appointment concerning patient care and updates, adjusting treatment plans as needed.
- Supported 1-2 patients per session compassionately, addressing emotional needs throughout the therapy sessions while prioritizing safety and comfort and encouraging successful individualized goals.
- Managed inventory of all speech, occupational, and physical therapy supplies and equipment, securing availability for scheduled therapy sessions.
- Upheld strict alignment with HIPAA regulations to protect patient information at all times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA12-2023
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
- Relationship counseling
- Client goal planning
- Behavioral assessment
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- CPR AED-certified
Timeline
Mental Health Specialist
Louisiana Methodist Children Home
08.2023 - Current
Therapy Technician
Hope Therapy Center
06.2023 - 02.2024
Preschool Teacher
Kid's Place Daycare
10.2018 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
McNeese State University
Similar Profiles
Kellie PebblesKellie Pebbles
Therapist at Louisiana Methodist Children HomeTherapist at Louisiana Methodist Children Home
Troydale ButlerTroydale Butler
Mental Health Specialist at Louisiana Methodist Children HomeMental Health Specialist at Louisiana Methodist Children Home
Raven KellyRaven Kelly
Foster Parent Recruiter / Mental Health Specialist at Louisiana Methodist Children’s HomeFoster Parent Recruiter / Mental Health Specialist at Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home
Peter FlowersPeter Flowers
Technical Communicator at Louisiana Machinery/Louisiana CatTechnical Communicator at Louisiana Machinery/Louisiana Cat
Jessica AbshireJessica Abshire
Customer Service Representative at OptimumCustomer Service Representative at Optimum