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Grace Logelin

Mental Health Practitioner
Prior Lake

Summary

Attentive and passionate Mental Health Practitioner offering 5+ years assisting, creating and implementing therapeutic activities to promote physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth. Well-versed in positive reinforcement and behavior redirection. Skilled at effective communication, punctuality, building client/family rapport, decision making and problem solving. Driven with strong work ethic and motivated to thrive in team-based or individual-based settings.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Practitioner

St. David’s Center For Child And Family Development
2022.08 - Current

Providing day treatment, family and individual services for preschool-aged children with autism and other mental health diagnoses. Assisting clients with daily living, social and coping skills in a classroom setting through individual and group activities.

  • Evaluated clients and implemented comprehensive treatment plans to enhance mental health.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Developed and administered patient treatment plans for clients every 6 months.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals, as well as families to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Utilized the Greenspan Floortime Therapy Model to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.

Mental Health Practitioner

Fraser
2020.08 - 2022.07

Providing day treatment services for preschool-aged children with autism and other mental health diagnoses. Assisting clients with daily living, social and coping skills in a classroom setting through individual and group activities.

  • Monitored and recorded clients' progress to determine success of treatments.
  • Assisted in developing and administering patient treatment plans for clients every 3 months.
  • Consistently and effectively implemented intervention strategies relating to each clients' specific treatment plan and goals.
  • Worked collaboratively with medical professionals regarding patient care.
  • Provided support, training, leadership and work direction to Mental Health Technicians.

Lead Mental Health Technician

Fraser
2019.08 - 2020.08

Worked with preschool aged clients in a day treatment setting, tracking goal progress through individual, group and play based activities.

  • Assisted clients with daily life skills, social skills and individualized treatment goals under supervision of Mental Health Practitioners/Professionals.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Assisted in training new staff and maintaining team morale.
  • Observed and assisted in documenting directly to Mental Health Professionals and Practitioners.

Mental Health Technician

Fraser
2018.08 - 2019.08

Worked with preschool aged clients in a day treatment setting, tracking goal progress through individual, group and play based activities

  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust and fostering positive relationships conducive to healing.
  • Promoted a safe, therapeutic environment by enforcing facility policies and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

Direct Support Professional

REM River Bluffs
2018.04 - 2018.10
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.

Direct Support Professional

Home And Community Options Inc.
2017.06 - 2017.12
  • Assisted physically and mentally disabled clients with daily living activities to support independence and well-being
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Criminal Justice

Winona State University
Winona, MN
12.2017

Skills

  • Supervisor Experience
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders
  • Preschool Age Experience
  • Microsoft Office
  • Creative Thinking
  • Problem Solving Skills/Multitasking Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Organized
  • CPR Certified
  • Individual and Family Skills Work

Timeline

Mental Health Practitioner

St. David’s Center For Child And Family Development
2022.08 - Current

Mental Health Practitioner

Fraser
2020.08 - 2022.07

Lead Mental Health Technician

Fraser
2019.08 - 2020.08

Mental Health Technician

Fraser
2018.08 - 2019.08

Direct Support Professional

REM River Bluffs
2018.04 - 2018.10

Direct Support Professional

Home And Community Options Inc.
2017.06 - 2017.12

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Criminal Justice

Winona State University
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