Todd N. S. Helm
O'Fallon,MO
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assessment/Post Discharge Clinical Intervention
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
St Louis, Missouri
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Delivered culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms to differentiate diagnosis.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Expedited treatment plans by interpreting diagnostic tests accurately and collaborating with physicians on appropriate interventions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Ensured continuity of care by thoroughly documenting vital information in electronic health records systems for seamless transitions between healthcare providers.
- Provide follow up with patient for continuing treatment plan adherence and assessment for potential readmission.
Behavioral Health Case Manager I
Mercy Hospital South/Hyland Behavioral Health
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Display sensitivity to our patients and families cultural and linguistic needs.
- Apply evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment, and motivational interviewing to support behavioral interventions.
- Manage patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Collaborative treatment planning with the patient for activate follow-up and positive outcomes.
- Provide comprehensive case management services, create treatment plans, and connect clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Work with community resources for continuity of care.
- Consult with other co-workers regarding treatment plans deemed appropriate by the team leader.
- Chart patient progress and treatment recommendations into Mercy's Epic EMR to be shared with medical providers, psychiatric consultants, and other treating providers.
- Conduct assessments to determine individual needs and develop personalized care plans to address stated objectives.
- Educate patients about common mental health and substance abuse disorders to facilitate understanding of treatment options.
Graduate Clinical Experience
Mercy Hospital South/Hyland Behavioral Health
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Establishment and management of patient caseload.
- Perform daily individual therapy, assessments, and collaborative/safe discharge planning.
- Participation in the daily collaborative clinical team meeting to review patients' admitting diagnoses, treatment planning, progress updates, involuntary holds, and medication changes.
- Compliance with HIPAA regulations, Mercy's mandatory educational modules, and Donna Wright's competency and safety assessments.
Behavioral Health Technician II
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Member of Behavioral Health Shared Governance.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology/Counseling for LPC Licensure
California Southern University
Costa Mesa, CA05-2023
Prerequisites Classes For Graduate School Admission - Clinical Psychology
University of Illinois At Springfield
Springfield, IL05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Bradley University
Peoria, ILLicensure
PLPC Licensure
State of Missouri
February 21, 2024
Completed required 3,000 post licensure clinical hours in November 2025
LPC Licensure to be granted, February 21, 2026
ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES
Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral HealthCare Education
The Dark Triad: An Overview of Sub-Clinical Narcissistic, Antisocial & Psychopathic Personality
Structures
Completed: March 4, 2025
Beyond Psychosis: Navigating the Dimensions of Serious Mental Illness
Completed: February 6, 2025
Massachusetts General Hospital, Psychiatry Academy
Evaluating and Treating the Patient with Comorbid Anxiety and Depression.
Completed, August 17, 2016
Yale University College of Medicine
Neurological and Psychological Responses to Stress and Trauma, PTSD, and Resilience.
Completed, August 18, 2016
Harvard Medical School
General Psychiatric Management (GPM) for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Completed, September 16, 2024
Presentations and Lectures
Staff Education, Mercy Virtual Behavioral Health
Presented: The Stigma of Men's Mental Health and the Profound Consequences
August 21, 2024
Schwartz Rounds, Mercy Hospital South
Presented: Complexities of Caring for People with Addictions
July 19, 2023
Professional Membership
- American Psychological Association
Timeline
Assessment/Post Discharge Clinical Intervention
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
08.2023 - Current
Graduate Clinical Experience
Mercy Hospital South/Hyland Behavioral Health
08.2022 - 05.2023
Behavioral Health Case Manager I
Mercy Hospital South/Hyland Behavioral Health
01.2019 - 08.2023
Behavioral Health Technician II
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
12.2018 - 12.2019
Prerequisites Classes For Graduate School Admission - Clinical Psychology
University of Illinois At Springfield
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Bradley University
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology/Counseling for LPC Licensure
California Southern University