Mental Health Worker Resume Samples

A Mental Health Worker will provide basic care and therapy to patients dealing with developmental disabilities or mental illness. Typical duties listed on the Mental Health Worker Resume include the following – providing assistance to clients with their daily activities, assisting in administering therapeutic care, monitoring the patients mental conditions, identifying the issue being faced by the patient, developing appropriate treatment plans and strategies, providing daily care and support, providing medications and other treatment, ensuring safety and well-being of the patient, and leading therapy sessions.

In addition to general skills and traits, employers look for the following abilities as well- previous psychiatric care experience, working knowledge of clinical diagnoses relating to mental health population, excellent verbal and written communication skills, a good understanding of dealing with substance abuse, suicide, and drug cases; and a valid driver’s license. Completion of a formal qualification in mental health or community services work is mandatory.

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Mental Health Worker Resume

Headline : Highly motivated and dedicated professional social worker/interventionist with 18 years of experience in case management, developmental teaching and program evaluating. Excellent understanding of child development and works well with multicultural families. Positive and upbeat attitude; well respected by peers. Punctual, reliable and honest coupled with a strong work ethic for mankind. Attentive to detail, excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

Skills : Calm and Understanding manner.

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Description :

  1. Implement treatment plans, monitor behavior and assure that client's activities are consistent with individual treatment plans.
  2. Provide support, guidance and feedback to appropriate personnel on client's activities.
  3. Report any significant behavior that indicated a change/digression from anticipated progress toward treatment goals.
  4. Planned and implemented basic living skills and day treatment activities.
  5. Monitored client's during meals and provided assistance in teaching proper meal etiquette.
  6. Assist in administering medications and monitor client's for benefits and medication side effects.
  7. Completed daily documentation as required by standards of care and accountability for financial records.
Years of Experience
Experience
5-7 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
Master's In Special Education


Mental Health Worker/Case Manager Resume

Headline : Seeking a position to interact with people and help them be all they can be through self improvement and assistance. I seek employment with a company in which I will be able to incorporate my skills and education to further the company in meeting their Goals and Mission.

Skills : Milieu management, Crisis Intervention, Microsoft, Microsoft, Customer Service, Organizational Skills, Organizational Skills.

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Description :

  1. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnosis including Depression, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder and Anxiety Disorder by monitoring and documenting patient activities to communicate patient adherence to unit activities and regulations.
  2. Ensured safety and well-being of patients and staff.
  3. Assisted with therapeutic handling of patients for emergency medication and restraints.
  4. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for above listed patients.
  5. Gathered patients temperatures, pulses and blood pressures, assisted with daily functions, monitored fluid and meal intakes, assisted with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming.
  6. Assisted patients with games, crafts cooking and music along with other activities.
  7. Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information and often commended for maintaining safety, respect and dignity of these patients.
Years of Experience
Experience
5-7 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
AA In Nursing


Lead Mental Health Worker Resume

Objective : Big-picture visionary with ability to understand how daily operations shape results and goals. Dedication to achieving optimal client satisfaction through proactive workflow planning coordination and administration. Experience managing small departments with strong leadership of personnel through supreme interpersonal skills. Proven value and dedication as a team member, demonstrated by longevity and progression throughout career.

Skills : Legal Documentation.

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Description :

  1. Assist patients with daily activities and monitor their behaviors throughout the day.
  2. providing care to patients by counseling them through difficult behaviors and social problems, also showing the patient new ways to cope with their mental illness in a constructive and safe manner.
  3. Assisting the psychiatrist in devising a successful treatment plan for individual patients.
  4. Also acting as a liaison between patients and physicians, providing accurate accounts of incidents and recording them in patients charts.
  5. Conducting groups and activities for patients to learn new things and occupy their time constructively.
  6. Providing excellent customer service to the patient.
  7. During this time through my job I have accomplished a great level of patience, developed great listening skills working together in a group setting to accomplish an over all goal.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Junior
Education
Education
HS Diploma In General ED

Mental Health Worker II Resume

Summary : NURSING ASSISTANT, 25 years of Experience in Home Care, 14 years of Experience in Mental Health as a Mental Health Worker, 2 years of Experience as a Day Care Provider, Abilities CNA Training CPR Training First Aid Training and I work with a Dialysis client and I have been Training in Blood Borne Pathogen and my Skills or Vital Signs, assist w/Feeding, Personal Care.

Skills : Low-Voltage Electrician.

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Description :

  1. Assessment and evaluation of disabled persons in an acute facility.
  2. Counseling, therapy, information and referral to local agencies for follow-up care.
  3. Establishment of training programs in local colleges for staff development.
  4. Member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, staff of professional clinicians, continuing education for staff and community participants in other agencies.
  5. Teaching assistant in middle schools for disabled students and staff awareness.
  6. Community awareness and liaison for Parents, Educators and business operators to promote assistance for the disabled.
  7. Skills Used Documentation, evaluation, safety procedures and clinical expertise, information and referral, cooperation with law enforcement and other public and private agencies.
  8. Community organization and development of awareness for the disabled.
Years of Experience
Experience
10+ Years
Experience Level
Level
Senior
Education
Education
BSHS In Human Services

Mental Health Worker III Resume

Objective : Dedicated Bachelor level graduate with over 20 years customer service experience. Skilled in technical, clerical, consumer and client support. Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Skills : Understanding how to respond to service users given their particular needs and situations.

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Description :

  1. Provided support, guidance, and structure for youth in residential psychiatric facility.
  2. Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
  3. Taught youth anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
  4. Monitored youth to determine potential need for escalation of care.
  5. Facilitated 4 group therapy sessions per week.
  6. Counseled and prepared youth for their transition back into the community.
  7. Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
  8. Checked facility for open windows, locked doors, malfunctioning smoke detectors and other safety hazards.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
Baccalaureate In Social Work

Mental Health Worker/Assistant Supervisor Resume

Objective : I am looking for employment in a field where I am truly making a difference in people's lives and also growing as an individual. I strive to gain experience working with people from all walks of life and continuing to gain skills and empathy/compassion along the way. I am looking for an honest, sincere environment where people work as a team and support one another. I hope to learn new ways of living, being and giving in the process.

Skills : Job Coach/Job Skills Trainer.

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Description :

  1. Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  2. Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts.
  3. Encouraged clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships.
  4. Collected information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.
  5. Counseled clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
  6. Guided clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.
  7. Assisted with development and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
  8. Filled out and maintained client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
Sociology

Mental Health Worker III Resume

Objective : Recent college graduate with an AA in Computer Aided Drafting and a BS in Construction Management. Seeking to obtain an entry level drafting position and to continue my personal and professional growth, where my positive attitude, integrity and strong desire to succeed will contribute to the company's success.

Skills : Microsoft Office, Worked in Mental Health Field, Customer Service Skills, Crisis Management.

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Description :

  1. Care for at Risk Teenagers Modify treatment plans according to changes in client status.
  2. Supervise and direct other workers who provide services to clients or patients.
  3. Develop or advise on social policy and assist in community development.
  4. Counsel clients in individual and group sessions to assist them in dealing with mental and physical abuse.
  5. Review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate mental or physical condition of client or patient.
  6. Collaborate with counselors, physicians, and nurses to plan and coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
  7. Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Junior
Education
Education
Associate Of Arts

Mental Health Worker I Resume

Objective : Seeking a career that can utilize a trustworthy, hardworking, fast learner with excellent technical, organizational, and relational skills.

Skills : Counseling, Management, Book Keeping, Taxes, Teaching, Public Speaking, Training.

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Description :

  1. Supervised clients by ensuring that individuals followed program procedures, assessed and prevented possible problems, implemented therapeutic groups and activities and helped children with their daily routine.
  2. Provided important information documented in a professional manner.
  3. Acted as positive and constant role model for children.
  4. Provided therapeutic clinical interventions as outlined in the Master Treatment Plan under the supervision of the unit supervisor.
  5. Participated and facilitated in the unit psychoeducation groups and process groups.
  6. Maintained a safe, therapeutic, and caring environment for the clients.
  7. Trained co-workers through role modeling, providing education appropriate to the work environment, and conveying positive feedback.
  8. Displayed quality judgment when handling medical emergencies and safety concerns for both the children and employees.
Years of Experience
Experience
0-2 Years
Experience Level
Level
Entry Level
Education
Education
BA In Criminal Justice

Part Time Mental Health Worker Resume

Summary : Accomplished and energetic individual with a solid history of achievement in customer service and people skills. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include self-motivated independent worker, outgoing people friendly attitude, and desire to learn and succeed.

Skills : Good understanding of the theories of mental health and illness.

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Description :

  1. Establish a therapeutic working relationship with psychiatric patients and families for the duration of the hospital stay.
  2. Regularly provide written and verbal feedback to physicians and staff.
  3. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient's behavior, symptoms and response to treatment.
  4. Provide clinical intervention and effective crisis management for individuals and groups of psychiatric patients.
  5. Assist co-leader in group therapy and lead patient education groups.
  6. Participate in quality assurance activities by completing required reports, audits and studies.
  7. Provide a safe environment by evaluating and reporting hazardous conditions.
  8. Perform a variety of duties, relating to the physical care of patients including taking patients' vital signs and recording information onto the medical record.
Years of Experience
Experience
7-10 Years
Experience Level
Level
Management
Education
Education
Masters Of Social Work

Mental Health Worker/Technician Resume

Objective : Experienced shift leader with excellent skills and management skills. Action-oriented with strong ability to communicate effectively with technology, executive, and business audiences. 

Skills : Skills/Expertise: Disability Awareness Training Mandated.

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Description :

  1. Recorded consumer medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
  2. Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income consumer community.
  3. Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
  4. Assisted consumer with healing and recovery after surgery.
  5. Took and recorded consumer temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
  6. Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care individual support plan, behavioral support plan, company policies and procedures.
  7. Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of consumer.
  8. Document on the consumers daily activities based off observation during the shift Kept linen and utility areas clean, emptied and cleaned, urinals and bedpans emptied patient dirty linen hampers.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
Diploma

Mental Health Worker/Assistant Resume

Headline : Looking for a position of Mental Health Social Worker with stable company in which to enhance my skills and become a valued member of team.

Skills : Computer Literate, Bilingual, Interpersonal Skills, Customer Service Skills.

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Description :

  1. Communicated with all involved in consumers' care i.e.
  2. Assisted consumers with medications, monitored and managed prescription refills.
  3. Created/edited forms and monthly medication administration record sheets.
  4. Set up appointments for medical and psychiatric care.
  5. Arranged and/or provided transportation to and from appointments.
  6. Assisted consumers in developing treatment plan.
  7. Managed resident crisis situations involving law enforcement and/or medical staff.
Years of Experience
Experience
5-7 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
Bachelors Of Science

Mental Health Worker Resume

Objective : For the last five years I have worked either as a CNA or PCA in both a nursing house or doing home health aide. Working in the medical field interest me the most because I'm able to help other that are unable to do for themselves.

Skills : Certified Forklift Operator 2013.

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Description :

  1. Monitor, evaluate and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
  2. Plan and conduct programs to prevent substance abuse, to combat social problems, or to improve health and counseling services in community.
  3. Counsel clients in individual and group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental and physical illness, poverty, unemployment and physical abuse.
  4. Counsel and aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with and supporting the client.
  5. Supervise and direct other workers who provide services to clients or patients.
  6. Develop or advise on social policy and assist in community development.
  7. Interview clients, review records and confer with other professionals to evaluate mental or physical condition of client or patient.
  8. Collaborate with counselors, physicians, and nurses to plan and coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Junior
Education
Education
BS/Master Of Science In Nursing