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, MNHigh School Diploma -
Central High School
Crookston, MN05.1983
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