Dan Harshman
Pittsburgh
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Bradley Center
06.2022 - Current
- Currently employed as a Paraprofessional at Bradley Center, where I provide support to individuals with behavioral and mental health challenges
- I assist in the implementation of individualized treatment plans, ensuring the safety and well-being of each individual
- Assist in the implementation of individualized treatment plans and IEP
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the well-being and progress of each individual
- Utilize effective crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate challenging situations
- Assessment for educational accommodations
Blended Acute Service Coordinator
HSAO
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Served as a Blended Acute Service Coordinator at HSAO, where I coordinated and facilitated acute mental health services for clients in crisis
- I utilized my expertise in crisis intervention and regulatory requirements to ensure the safety and well-being of clients
- Coordinated and facilitated acute mental health services for clients in crisis
- Provided continuous, dynamic needs assessment in aspects of educational, mental health, and physical health
- Maintained detailed and accurate records of client interactions and services provided
- Managed billable documentation with a focus on exceeding minimal expectations
Crisis Clinician2 - Child and Adolescent Crisis Team Services
UPMC resolve Crisis Services
06.2017 - 03.2021
- Worked as a Crisis Clinician2 at UPMC resolve Crisis Services, where I provided crisis intervention and mental health assessment services to individuals experiencing acute psychiatric crises
- I collaborated with clients to develop and implement crisis intervention plans, ensuring their safety and well-being
- Provided crisis intervention and mental health assessment services to individuals in acute psychiatric crises
- Presented overview of CACTIS program to schools through Allegheny County
- Assessed and addressed the immediate needs of individuals in crisis, ensuring their safety and well-being
- Responsible for onboarding and professional development
Milieu Coordinator
Bradley Center
06.2017 - 03.2021
- Quickly advanced to Milieu Coordinator, where I was responsible for a psychiatric treatment facility unit of up to24 adolescents
- Leadership position responsible for the programming of the unit as well as professional development for employees
- Drafted the employee leadership schedule coordinating time-off requests, vacations, and holidays to make sure all shifts were covered
- Communicated with parents, guardians, internal and external treatment teams regarding critical incidents, behavior plans, and situational issues or inquires
- Authored a milieu incentive program that incorporated the organization’s Sanctuary Model commitments that was adapted and applied across the facility
- Managed the milieu by establishing a structured environment and facilitating therapeutic groups on a daily basis, life skills training, games, activities, and community-based outings
- Supervised, taught, and mentored direct-care staff in various therapeutic skills
- Created staff forums and feedback channels for staff and leadership growth
- Drafted daily intra-agency shift reports and documented client’s treatment goal progress for each shift
Education
Bachelors - Forensic Science
California University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Science - Justice Studies
Pittsburgh Technical Institute
Skills
- Mental Health Crisis/Needs assessments
- Regulatory compliance
- IEP compliance
- Client Crisis Management
- Educational assistance
- Classroom support
- Group therapy
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Acute Client Case Management
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Bradley Center
06.2022 - Current
Blended Acute Service Coordinator
HSAO
03.2021 - 06.2022
Crisis Clinician2 - Child and Adolescent Crisis Team Services
UPMC resolve Crisis Services
06.2017 - 03.2021
Milieu Coordinator
Bradley Center
06.2017 - 03.2021
Bachelors - Forensic Science
California University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Science - Justice Studies
Pittsburgh Technical Institute
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