Tami VanMeter

Crisis Intervention Specialist

MesquiteISD

08.2000 - Current

Provided emotional support to clients, enabling them to better cope with challenging situations.
Supported families in understanding their loved ones'' needs during times of crisis, promoting better engagement in the healing process.
Developed strong rapport with clients, establishing trust and fostering open communication channels.
Maintained accurate records and documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring seamless service delivery.
Mentored new team members on best practices within the field of crisis intervention, enhancing their skills and knowledge base.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for clients during crisis situations.
Member of on-call emergency response team for crisis intervention within facility.
Continuously updated personal knowledge of industry trends and best practices by attending professional development events, conferences, and workshops.
Prevented potential crises by proactively identifying triggers and risk factors in clients'' lives.
Assisted in the development of organizational policies and procedures related to crisis intervention services, contributing to high-quality care provision standards.
Served as a liaison between clients and other service providers, coordinating care plans efficiently.
Improved overall team efficiency through regular training sessions and process improvements.
Facilitated group therapy sessions that provided a supportive environment for individuals experiencing crisis situations.
Established partnerships with local organizations that resulted in increased referral networks for clients requiring additional support services.
Promoted self-care among colleagues by organizing workshops focused on stress management techniques applicable within professional settings.
Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
Offered supportive counseling and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.
Counseled clients in individual or group sessions to assist in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness or physical abuse.
Educated clients and families about dangers of substance abuse and addiction.
Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
Maintained client records to document assessment, treatment plans and progress.