Shannon Kevorkian
Morris Plains,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Behavioral Health Counselor with a strong focus on crisis intervention, group therapy, and electronic health records management. Skilled in fostering patient engagement and addressing challenging behaviors to enhance treatment outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Counselor
St. Clare's Hospital-Psychiatric ICU
Boonton, New Jersey
11.2004 - Current
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote patient engagement and recovery.
- Provided crisis intervention strategies to support patients in acute distress.
- Documented patient interactions and treatment outcomes in electronic health records.
- Addressed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement strategies while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Actively listened to patients' stories without judgment while providing empathy and understanding.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to address behavioral health concerns.
- Educated clients on healthy coping strategies, stress management techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Maintained accurate records of client visits, treatments provided and outcomes achieved.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help develop insight into themselves or relationships.
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biobehavioral Health
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PASkills
- electronic health records
- crisis intervention
- group therapy facilitation
- behavioral assessment
- coping strategy education
- patient communication
Accomplishments
- Golden Keys International Honors Society
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Timeline
Behavioral Health Counselor
St. Clare's Hospital-Psychiatric ICU
11.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biobehavioral Health
Pennsylvania State University
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