Mental Health Professionals are graduates of the medical field. They comprise of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses or even social workers. Their main responsibility is to deal with patients suffering from mental illness or issues. Their job is to listen, evaluate, counsel and give advices based on the diagnosis of the patient. They provide treatments for the illness but needs strict confidentiality on the persons well being and identity if necessary.
Mental Health Professional Resume Template
Stacey Van Horn
Hillview Cresent, IL
Bloomington, 36245
Phone: (718) 457-1847
vanhornpsychiatry@verizon.net
Objective
Experienced professional seeking employment as a mental health professional for a reputable facility
Summary of Qualification
- Extensive training in the field of mental health
- Able to asses, diagnose, provide treatment and monitor patients
- Excellent listening, analytical and decision making skills
- Wide range of training from kids, adolescents and adults
- Able to work under minimal supervision with excellent communication skills
Career Experience/Job History
2007 – 2011: Psychiatrist; Boston Mental Institution
- Responsible for initial diagnosis of patients and making further recommendation on the treatment necessary for the illness diagnosed
- Informs and works with the family of the patient to ensure support system
- Prescribed appropriate medications for patients
- Responsible for training and certification of interns in the facility
- Prepares and files individual reports for patients maintaining confidentiality
2005-2007: Assistant Psychiatrist; Boston Mental Institution
- Responsible for carrying out therapy as prescribed by the supervisor
- Monitors and makes reports for the significant development of the patient
- Handles both in patients and out patients for the facility
2002-2005: Guidance Counselor, Mount Carmel Montessori
- Handles minors with chronic disorders, family problems, alcohol addictions, drug addictions as well as suicidal tendencies from students of the institution
- Provides recommendation and monitors students for treatment
Education
1998-2002: Bachelor of Science in Psychiatry, Boston College
2001: Internship; Boston Mental Health Department
Professional reference will be furnished upon request