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Josh Hipsher

Elk River,MN

Summary

Mental health professional with strong foundation in therapeutic techniques, crisis intervention, and patient assessment. Known for effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and adapting to evolving client needs. Specializes in utilizing evidence-based practices to deliver impactful mental health support while maintaining high standards of care. Renowned for reliability, empathy, and results-driven approach.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Practitioner-Treatment Counselor

People Incorporated
03.2025 - Current
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of mental health care.
  • Conducted group therapy sessions focused on topics such as stress management, coping skills, and interpersonal relationships to foster a supportive community environment.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness by tracking client progress over time using standardized assessment tools.
  • Developed and administered patient treatment plans for patients.
  • Contributed to the development of mental health program policies and procedures, ensuring best practice standards were upheld.
  • Maintained thorough documentation of client progress, treatment plans, and case notes in accordance with HIPAA regulations and professional standards.
  • Established a referral network with local community partners, working together to provide comprehensive care for clients.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication to facilitate successful therapy sessions.
  • Developed relapse prevention strategies for clients transitioning out of treatment programs, empowering them to maintain long-term sobriety.
  • Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
  • Taught substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
  • Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients, creating an open dialogue about their experiences and challenges related to substance abuse.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, deescalating situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
  • Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.

Independent Living Skills Coach

ResCare MN
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Provide group and individual services for clients
  • Teach clients independent living skills in accordance with their treatment plan
  • Administrative duties (scanning, faxing, organizing)
  • Provide the necessary financial management for the day-to-day operations of the program using established practices and procedures
  • Ensure compliance with training licensing regulations and company policies and procedures
  • Maintain clean and safe work environment
  • Manages the day-to-day therapeutic environment including the prevention of crisis at the lowest level of escalation
  • Develops and participates in community and in-house recreational and leisure activities
  • Completes all documentation as required to ensure quality services

Mental Health Specialist II

Dungarvin
05.2020 - 07.2022
  • Administer medication to person's served
  • Predominantly clients with FAS and autism
  • Coach client on how to cook, clean, and perform other normal daily tasks
  • Develop and initiate treatment plans for clients
  • Crisis management
  • Utilize de-escalation techniques
  • Utilize proper restraint techniques for aggressive clients
  • Help the person served live the best life possible

Emergency Medical Technician

ALLINA HEALTH
07.2017 - 02.2020
  • Administered first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
  • Comforted and reassured patients.
  • Administered drugs, orally or by injection, or performed intravenous procedures under a physician's direction.
  • Inter-facility transportation.
  • Coordinated and worked with other emergency medical team members or police or fire department personnel.
  • Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.

Service Advisor

LUTHER KIA OF BLOOMINGTON
08.2015 - 07.2017
  • Advised customers on the appropriate maintenance and/or repairs on their vehicle.
  • Wrote and dispatched repair orders to the appropriate technician/mechanic efficiently to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Kept records of customer interactions or transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, or comments, as well as actions taken.
  • Checked to ensure that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers' problems.
  • Determined charges for services requested and arrange for billing.
  • Resolved customers' service or billing complaints by performing activities such as exchanging merchandise, refunding money, or adjusting bills.
  • Designated EMT of dealership due to CPR, EMR, and EMT certifications.

Detailer

Lot Tech
07.2013 - 08.2015
  • Scrubbed, scraped, or sprayed machine parts, equipment, or vehicles, using scrapers, brushes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums, or hoses.
  • Mixed cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, or other compounds, according to formulas.
  • Drove vehicles to or from workshops or customers' workplaces or homes.
  • Kept parking areas clean and orderly to ensure that space usage is maximized.
  • Inspected vehicles in order to detect any damage.

Produce Stocker

CUB FOODS
06.2011 - 07.2013
  • Took inventory of merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
  • Stocked shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new merchandise.
  • Received, opened, unpacked and issued sales floor merchandise.
  • Cleaned display cases, shelves, and aisles.
  • Drove forklift to arrange/transfer pallets in the warehouse.

Education

EMR/EMT Certification - Emergency Medical Services

HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Brooklyn Park, MN

High School Diploma -

Robbinsdale Armstrong High School
Plymouth, MN
2013

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • EMT and hospital experience
  • Emergency medical records systems
  • Crisis intervention strategies
  • Developmental disabilities support
  • Audio editing and sound engineering
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Treatment plan development
  • Collaborating with clients on their functional assessments
  • Collaborating with clients on plans for success
  • Practicing harm reduction
  • Restraint techniques for acute behavioral clients/patients
  • Time management skills
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Medication administration expertise

Certification

  • Driver's License
  • CPR/AED
  • First Aid Certification
  • Mental Health Practitioner

Timeline

Mental Health Practitioner-Treatment Counselor

People Incorporated
03.2025 - Current

Independent Living Skills Coach

ResCare MN
07.2022 - 08.2023

Mental Health Specialist II

Dungarvin
05.2020 - 07.2022

Emergency Medical Technician

ALLINA HEALTH
07.2017 - 02.2020

Service Advisor

LUTHER KIA OF BLOOMINGTON
08.2015 - 07.2017

Detailer

Lot Tech
07.2013 - 08.2015

Produce Stocker

CUB FOODS
06.2011 - 07.2013

EMR/EMT Certification - Emergency Medical Services

HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE

High School Diploma -

Robbinsdale Armstrong High School

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