Maybe we all instead ought to pause for a moment
of sanity, because the sobering truth is that Michael Vick is still sorely in
need of some
serious counseling and
rehabilitation, not a slick PR campaign selling the notion that his shedding crocodile tears and converting to Christianity on the courthouse steps means that his high crimes and misdemeanors are already behind him.
I'm passionate about ensuring that clients are given the opportunity to access appropriate
rehabilitation and support to overcome as best as possible the impact
of a
serious injury, and for partners and family to get the help that they
need to understand what is going on and assist in the process.
Some patients recover quickly and suffer little or no long - term complications as a result
of a Traumatic Brain Injury; others face
serious medical complications, astronomical medical bills and the
need for long - term care and
rehabilitation services.
Charted and recorded information in client files.Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations
of clients.Checked facility for open windows, locked doors, malfunctioning smoke detectors and other safety hazards.Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development
of treatment plans.Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment
of problems.Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy
of medications.Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.Created and reviewed master treatment and discharge plans for each client.Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.Developed appropriate policies for the identification
of medically - related social and emotional
needs of clients.Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitored effectiveness
of these activities.Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medications.Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess the medications» effectiveness and side effects.Evaluated patients to determine potential
need to transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.Administered medication to patients presenting
serious risk
of danger to themselves and others.Conducted psychiatric evaluations and executed medication management for both inpatient and outpatient facilities.Led patients in individual, family, group and marital therapy sessions.Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.Consulted with and developed appropriate treatment and
rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients.Referenced and used various therapy techniques, including psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive behavioral and lifespan integration psychotherapy.