Talented licensed Mental Health Practitioner with 6+ years' expertise in providing patient-centric mental healthcare with previous experience in Human Resources management. Well-qualified leader with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
M Health Fairview West Bank Adult Emergency Department and Masonic Children's Hospital Pediatric Emergency Department
05.2021 - Current
Conducts crisis and diagnostic assessments for patients in the Emergency Department in collaboration with the ED Physicians
Determines appropriate disposition, coordinates care, and provides comprehensive discharge summaries for patients
Provides coordinated care by initiating client centered consultation with internal and external providers involved in care or services
Provides crisis call support and determines appropriate level of care, as needed, for clients
Completes a comprehensive behavioral assessment in person or virtually via telehealth to identify patient needs and to recommend a level of care
Assesses and completes the DEC (Diagnostic Evaluation Center) assessment form for all crisis patients
Determines appropriate disposition, coordinates care, and provides discharge summaries for patients
Collaborates with the patient, medical doctor, and family to create a treatment/disposition plan based on medical necessity and the patient's preference for care
Maintains knowledge of available community resources and procedures for hospitalizations
Obtains all necessary documents, information, and signatures from patients to complete assessments and coordinate care
Conducts risk assessments, de-escalation techniques/suicide prevention, and/or mental status evaluation
Promptly and accurately documents patient information, the major crisis or treatment issues and expected outcomes based on medical record-keeping standards
Documents/charts according to department standards, policy and regulatory and accrediting bodies' requirements
Establishes and maintains positive and professional working relationships with internal staff, external service providers and other state and county agencies
Outpatient Mental Health Practitioner
Nystrom and Associates
12.2019 - Current
Build and maintain a caseload with a required patient retention rate of 70% or higher
Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings, conduct case and peer reviews, per Rule 29 and DHS standards
Practice within the APA Code of Ethics
Complete diagnostic assessments and determine appropriate diagnosis
Make appropriate referrals and ensure coordination of care for new and existing patients
Design and implement treatment plans and interventions reflective of identified patient needs, stated in terms of expected outcome, including strategy to achieve stated outcomes
Maintain EEHR records in accordance with policy requirements which includes completing and billing documentation for sessions within 24 hours
Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver seamless, comprehensive mental health services
Clinical expertise and interest in trauma, depression, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, abuse, addictions, mood disorders, CBT, DBT, and PTSD.
Children's Therapeutic Skills and Services- Mental Health Practitioner
Nystrom and Associates
10.2017 - 12.2019
Provide culturally competent community-based rehabilitative services to children and adolescents with a level 3 mental health diagnosis
Design and implement treatment plans and interventions reflective of client needs based on their family culture and behavioral/emotional goals
Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop crisis/safety plans for the child and family
Function well in unpredictable and challenging situations calling for sensitivity, flexibility, resourcefulness, and independent judgement
Effectively interact with people from diverse backgrounds and/or historically underserved populations and utilize knowledge of county and community resources to make appropriate referrals
Maintain legible and organized patient electronic health records in accordance with policy of the company and requirements of the State of Minnesota.
Executive Team Lead Human Resources
Target Corporation
01.2004 - 01.2006
Executed and supported the Human Resources mission of: Staffing, Development, Retention and Brand Management
Responsible for hiring and maintaining a diverse and talented team of 150 employees in a Target store
Created and managed HR strategies and goals; delivering results through the team
Ability to read financial reporting and interpret data
Responsible for recruiting, selecting and talent management of hourly team members and leaders
Supported business leaders; coaching and consulting with them in growing the business and selecting and developing their teams
Provided planning, leadership and follow-up on organizational and operational change
Utilized ability to influence across levels and partners (e.g
Hourly team members, senior leaders) to drive total store sales
Effectively planned and managed all team operational and cyclical programs related to culture, pay and rewards and benefits to maximize team member engagement and minimize business disruption
Developed and coached my team leaders to elevate the skills and expertise of the team
Established a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management
Cultivated a store talent and staffing strategy that enabled store leaders to staff for a growth business and talent plan and recruit - both long and short term.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage & Family Therapy
Adler Graduate School
Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations & Mass Communication
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, MN
Skills
Diagnostic and Suicide Assessment, Developing Treatment Planning, Safety/Discharge Planning
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