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Scott Ellison

Helena,MT

Summary

Skilled Mental Health Worker with an extensive mental health services background. Supported numerous patients in variety of residential treatment facilities and played a key role in achievement of positive patient outcomes. Excellent communication and patient management skills leading to desirable results.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Counselor / Mental Health School Support

Intermountain Children's Home And Services
10.2015 - Current
  • Supported emotionally disturbed individuals in the school setting as well as the cottage where they lived long term.
  • Documented all interactions with adults and peers on a daily basis.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient safety and cooperation.
  • Assisted with patient restraints as needed to create safe environment for clients.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.

Mental Health Technician

Montevista Hospital
08.2014 - 10.2015
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
  • Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.

Mental Health Counselor

Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch
12.2009 - 12.2014


  • Used counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
  • Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
  • Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy to assist patients.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.

Mental Health Worker

Billings Clinic Hospital
01.2014 - 07.2014
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
  • Developed and implemented activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills.
  • Monitored client progress and provided feedback to families and treatment team members.
  • Collaborated with medical and clinical personnel to coordinate and implement client services.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.

Chemical Dependency Program Manager

New Day, INC.
06.2005 - 12.2009
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
  • Trained direct care staff on strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
  • Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
  • Led chemical dependency groups under lead clinical staff.
  • Transported Native American clients to all medical. dental, and eye exams.
  • Provided safety and structure in the residential setting.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health & Human Development

Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, MT

Skills

  • Therapeutic Facilitation
  • Patient Intervention
  • Collaborative Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Resolution
  • Mental Health Support
  • Deescalation Techniques / CPI certified
  • First Aid / CPR certified
  • Flexibility & Willingness To learn

Timeline

Counselor / Mental Health School Support

Intermountain Children's Home And Services
10.2015 - Current

Mental Health Technician

Montevista Hospital
08.2014 - 10.2015

Mental Health Worker

Billings Clinic Hospital
01.2014 - 07.2014

Mental Health Counselor

Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch
12.2009 - 12.2014

Chemical Dependency Program Manager

New Day, INC.
06.2005 - 12.2009

Bachelor of Science - Health & Human Development

Montana State University - Bozeman

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