Cecellia Thomas
Chicago
Summary
Accomplished Mental Health Professional with a proven track record at Lydia Healthcare Center, adept in crisis intervention and patient safety management. Excelled in developing comprehensive treatment plans and leading therapeutic groups, significantly enhancing patient well-being. Skilled in behavior management and CPR, demonstrating a strong ability to foster patient progress and safety.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Saint Anthony's Hospital
09.2021 - Current
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Mental Health Team Leader
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
Mental Health Professional
Lydia Healthcare Center
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Evaluated patients and implemented comprehensive treatment plans to enhance mental health.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Stayed current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in mental health field.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Treatment plan
Mental Health Counselor
Norwegian American Hospital
10.2009 - 03.2019
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Led counseling group to discuss topics such as eating disorders and relationship issues.
- Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
- Promoting safety by checking for contraband, precaution rounds, and de escalation procedure
- Q 15 minutes rounds
- Admissions
- Cared for patients with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, facilitated detox and didactic groups, and discharge planning
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
Education
Associate of Arts - Medical Billing
Taylor Business Institute
Chicago, IL09.2005
Bachelor of Science - Applied Behavior Science
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06.2007
Master of Arts - Psychology
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06.2010
Skills
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Safety Management
- Crisis Intervention
- CPR
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Saint Anthony's Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Mental Health Professional
Lydia Healthcare Center
08.2020 - 08.2021
Mental Health Counselor
Norwegian American Hospital
10.2009 - 03.2019
Associate of Arts - Medical Billing
Taylor Business Institute
Bachelor of Science - Applied Behavior Science
National Louis University
Master of Arts - Psychology
National Louis University
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