Sonja Williams

Community Bridges / C.P.E.C.

05.2023 - 05.2024

Provided behavioral health triage, assessment, intervention, transition support and stabilizing care in a 60 bed emergency clinic serving adults suffering from co-occurring psychiatric disorders, substance abuse and homelessness.
Proudly served on Psychiatric Inpatient Care Team providing patients with a full continuum of care, responsible for serving meals, bed checks, charting progress notes, significant events and group notes, also One on One and Line Of Sight Supervision when necessary.
Promoted strengths-based approach for clients through active listening and empathy.
Facilitated peer support groups, creating safe space for open discussion and shared experiences addressing substance abuse and mental health disorders.
Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients to engage in healthy behaviors.
Served as role model for patients, sharing personal experiences of recovery and resilience.
Enhanced client recovery by providing practical guidance through Trauma-Informed Service Programs
Followed crisis intervention protocols when necessary, utilizing de-escalation techniques to diffuse tensions & prevent violence.
Assist with assessments for COE / COT designed to help people who potentially meet one or more of four criteria: DTS, DTO, PAD, or GD.
Delivered compassionate care for those in crisis, experiencing involuntary psychiatric hospitalization, to help eliminate some stress and uncertainty they are experiencing.

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