Compassionate individual committed to enhancing patient experiences through effective collaboration and detailed planning of personalized care. Skilled at staying calm and productive in emergency situations. Extensive understanding of at-risk patients and CBT and DBT treatments.
Improved client outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and developing targeted interventions.
Promoted a positive therapeutic environment, fostering trust and rapport with clients during weekly sessions.
Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and confidentiality standards.
Providing an intensity of treatment similar to inpatient units, but in a less restrictive, community-based setting
Serving individuals ages 8 to 18 struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, poor impulse control, and unsafe coping skills
Providing family, individual, and group therapy
Enhanced client well-being by implementing evidence-based behavioral health interventions such as CBT and DBT.
Provided school transition support
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health services for clients.
Behavioral Health Intern
Adelphoi Village
04.2023 - 08.2023
Residential Treatment Facility Program
Served youth, ages 12 to 18, in an intensive supervision group home who are delinquent or dependent
Assisted in developing group therapy programs, facilitating meaningful discussions among participants that encouraged self-reflection and growth.
Conducted crisis intervention services when needed, providing support and safety planning for clients in distress.
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Communicated effectively with staff and in-house therapist on treatment planning and goals for each youth
Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
Behavioral Health Intern
Hoffman Homes For Youth
06.2021 - 08.2021
Residential Treatment Facility
Served abused and neglected young adults, with the overarching goal for every youth in care to achieve their individualized treatment goals and be discharged successfully from the program
Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement
Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse at UPMC Western Behavioral Health of the AllegheniesPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse at UPMC Western Behavioral Health of the Alleghenies