Binu Joseph
Westmont
Summary
Accomplished Mental Health Associate with proven expertise in therapeutic communication and behavioral management, honed at Northwest Community Hospital. Excelled in patient care, significantly improving outcomes through effective safety hazard detection and community resource coordination. Demonstrated exceptional ability in individual counseling and team collaboration, contributing to enhanced patient well-being and security.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Associate
Northwest Community Hospital
06.2021 - Current
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- 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.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
Mental Health Associate
Hartgrove Behavioral Health System
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Strategized with clinical team to manage patient care and improve outcomes.
- Communicated effectively, both orally and in writing, with patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
SGN College of Nursing
Shimoga, Karnataka , India 05-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Sacred Heart College
Thevara, Kerala, India05-2007
Associate of Arts - History
St. Paul's College
Kochi, Kerala, India05-2003
Skills
- Safety hazard detection
- Community resource coordination
- Treatment Planning
- Individual counseling
- Patient observation
- Therapeutic communication
- Behavioral management
- Charting and clinical documentation
Languages
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Telugu
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Mental Health Associate
Northwest Community Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Mental Health Associate
Hartgrove Behavioral Health System
06.2018 - 06.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
SGN College of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Sacred Heart College
Associate of Arts - History
St. Paul's College
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