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Susan Anderson

Crookston,MN

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Practitioner

Alluma
05.2018 - 07.2023
  • Followed safety protocols and emergency procedures.
  • Monitored and recorded patients' progress to determine success of treatments.
  • Worked collaboratively with medical professionals regarding patient care.
  • Developed and administered patient treatment plans for patients.
  • Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.

Crisis Worker

Alluma
12.2016 - 05.2018
  • Supported clients in developing coping skills.
  • Documented all client interactions and interventions.
  • Conducted follow-ups with clients to determine need for extended assistance.
  • Performed verbal de-escalation to resolve crises.
  • Triaged and responded to telephone mental health crisis intervention.
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
  • Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
  • Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
  • Offered supportive counseling and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.

Correctional Officer

Northwest Regional Correctional Center
11.2001 - 09.2016
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings.
  • Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.

Education

Law Enforcement

Northland Community And Technical College
Thief River Falls, MN

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Crookston, MN
05.1983

Skills

  • Suicide Intervention
  • Site Visits
  • Google Docs
  • Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
  • Clients Rights
  • Confidential Case Documentation
  • Life Skills Education
  • Developing Relationships
  • Client Goal Planning
  • Safe Waste Disposal Techniques
  • Trash Collection
  • Facility and Site Cleaning
  • Kitchen Sanitization
  • Handle Hazardous Chemicals
  • Workplace Safety
  • Maintaining Building Security
  • Sweeping and Mopping Surfaces
  • Vacuuming Floors
  • Facility Security

Timeline

Mental Health Practitioner

Alluma
05.2018 - 07.2023

Crisis Worker

Alluma
12.2016 - 05.2018

Correctional Officer

Northwest Regional Correctional Center
11.2001 - 09.2016

Law Enforcement

Northland Community And Technical College

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Susan Anderson