Description :

1. Performed pre-hospital screening for psychiatric patients in a mental health crisis.
2. Performed individual psychotherapy.
3. Prescreening and therapy was conducted in the Warren County Jail, Clinton County Jail, the Juvenile Detention Center of Warren County, and 7 area hospitals including a free-standing emergency department.
4. Engaged in hospitalization and outpatient referrals for mental health crisis patients.
5. The production of safety plans and follow-up therapeutic encounters was necessary for psychiatric inmates.
6. Worked in congruence with hospital, JDC, and jail staff to facilitate care, hospitalize, and secure follow-up services.
7. Facilitated diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans for severely disabled psychiatric patients.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Doctorate In Clinical Psychology

Description :

1. Assisted psychiatrist with mental status examinations and psychiatric evaluations.
2. Networked with referrals and collateral contacts.
3. Group Counselor Facilitated and developed therapeutic group interventions.
4. Provided crisis intervention.
5. Answered a mental health crisis hot line.
6. Facilitated crisis de-escalation, therapeutic interventions, referrals, and when necessary, lawful intervention to promote patient safety.
7. Completed and submited psychosocial crisis evaluation, provisional diagnoses of mental disorders and discharge planning.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

GED

Description :

1. Worked independently on-site or in mobile teams in the field.
2. Performed diagnostic and safety assessments of individuals in acute psychiatric crisis.
3. Identified community support available to patients or families in crisis.
4. Provided brief therapy and culturally competent crisis intervention psychotherapy.
5. Referred patients to appropriate community programs.
6. Performed follow-up interviews to assess outcomes.
7. Participated in quality improvement procedures as needed.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

MA

Description :

1. Provided assessment and intervention services for adults in an active state of crisis.
2. Provided an opportunity for immediate crisis intervention and de-escalation, which includes a thorough assessment of risk, mental status and medical stability, and exploration of service options in the community.
3. Delivered crisis services to an average of 28 clients weekly, I was under the supervision of Crisis Services Manager, Carrie McDonnell, QMHP, LCSW.
4. Directed while interfacing with psychiatrists, psychologists, case managers, social workers and other healthcare providers.
5. Supervisor served as administrator and consultant for the Crisis Services team on Oahu and made sure that all State of Hawai'i Department of Health's Adult Mental Health Division contractual requirements were met while having limited client direct contact.
6. Knowledged with procedure and criteria necessary to enact a 9:48 (involuntary psychiatric evaluation for risk and admission).
7. Debriefed members of the community following sudden tragedies.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

MS

Description :

1. Responsible for providing clinical assessments of children and adolescents.
2. Determined the most appropriate level of care.
3. Responded to crisis calls from Emergency Telephone services of Wayne County assessments face to face and via telephone.
4. Participated in discharge planning meetings at the hospitals and facilitate while determinig the service in the community following discharge.
5. Provided emergency evaluation for the purpose of determining the need alternative treatment services in the community.
6. Used Coordinate aftercare planning and community support.
7. Facilitated services to children and adults.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

GED

Description :

1. Provided strength-based, culturally sensitive, and innovative interventions using the consumers expertise.
2. Respectfully and enthusiastically provided and implemented individual service planning to meet unique needs for children and families.
3. Completed accurate assessment and diagnosis, 24/7 crisis response, assess for immediate safety and stabilization needs.
4. Extend therapeutic interventions for consumers with high needs.
5. Worked with children and family in community and hospital settings.
6. Collaborate and connected families with formal and natural supports for continuity of care.
7. Utilized cognitive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and brief solution focused family systems approach.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Masters Of Arts In Counseling

Description :

1. Conducted psychiatric evaluations for emergency room patients, and formulate and implement a plan for emergency care.
2. Planned of care includes facilitating inpatient admission or transfer to psychiatric or substance abuse facilities.
3. Received calls from persons/families in crisis and provide short term therapy as needed.
4. Obtained insurance authoriza- tions and provide out-patient resources for follow up care.
5. Consulted with emergency department doctors and nurses, providing recommendations for next level of care for patients.
6. Communicated with patients' families, psychiatrists and therapists to ensure their successful transition to the community.
7. Conducted psychosocial assessments on clients in various setting including emergency rooms, doctor's offices, group homes, physician offices and jails.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

MA

Description :

1. Provided direct in-home, in-office, and community-based crisis counseling and follow-up services.
2. Counseled services provided for youth, adults, and family Provided comprehensive services to clients and coordinate communication with other departments in the agency to accomplish continuity of care.
3. Provided instruction and training for interns, pool staff, and new staff as assigned by the program coordinator Maintained all client records in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
4. Appropriated phone documentation, intake documentation, endangerment triaging, referral triaging, risk planning, interagency reports and follow-up documentation.
5. Performed job duties in a safe manner at all times.
6. Provided support for team members and perform cooperatively and professionally as part of a cohesive team.
7. Required to work in potentially volatile situations and to react in a professional manner to crisis situations regardless of the nature of the environment or circumstances Oversaw everyday functioning of department vehicles and immediately report incidents involving damage or theft.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Doctorate In Counseling

Description :

1. Screened and triaged crisis calls.
2. Completed urgent, intermediated and or routine comprehensive assessments.
3. Completed crisis assessments in the community.
4. Worked on family engagement project.
5. Completed paperwork and work in electronic records in a timely fashion.
6. Used Assessment skills, engagement skills, writing skills, language skills, and creativity.
7. Completed suicide assessments with clients.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Masters In Social Work

Description :

1. Conducted crisis mental health and substance abuse evaluations for consumers.
2. Evaluated bio psychosocial status and needs for development of an appropriate treatment/crisis plan.
3. Provided 24-hour mental health/substance abuse emergency resources to persons in central Indiana.
4. Provided assessments to people of all ages.
5. Triaged for risk, crisis intervention techniques, staffing and disposition.
6. Provided crisis intervention to patients.
7. Interviewed and clinically assess ER, ICU, Medical Floor and Trauma Unit patients for suicide, danger to self and/or others, psychosis, physical/sexual abuse, and substance abuse issues.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Master's In Social Work