Mental Health Services
Resume:
Richard E. Robison
Address: **** ****** ****
Harrisburg, PA
17109
Phone: 717-***-****
Cell: 717-***-****
Employment:
Oct. 08 - Sep. 13 Outpatient Therapist. NHS Human Services, Edgewater
Outpatient, 100 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA.
Duties: To provide psychotherapy, other mental health treatment methods,
and client service
management within an outpatient mental health clinic. Provide individual,
family, and group
therapy as assigned. Complete all paperwork, assessments, evaluations,
treatment
recommendations and reviews of clients as necessary. Interface with
families, treatment team
members and case management resources as necessary Complies with all
external and internal
requirements and regulations regarding progress notes, record-keeping and
reporting. Attend staff
meetings or case conferences as required. Provide on-site crisis
intervention or emergency
evaluation services as needed. Provide mobile treatment services as the
program needs dictate.
Provide necessary case management and case documentation as required.
Comply with all agency
policies and procedures, OMH/DPW regulations, ODAP regulations and the Code
of Ethics of the
therapist's professional discipline. Comply with CQI program
requirements.
May 88 - July 08 Social Work Supervisor, Pennsylvania Department of
Welfare, Wernersville State Hospital (Sep 05 - current) Wernersville, PA.,
Harrisburg State Hospital (May 88 - Sep 05), Harrisburg, PA.
All of the duties as described in the Social Worker I and Social Worker II
plus Services and the documentation of such services in the Medical Record.
Providing supervision to assigned subordinates in all areas of Social Work
Services: psychosocial histories and assessments discharge planning,
community and family liaison, civil court commitment coordination,
individual, family and group therapy services and interdisciplinary
participation. Retained accountability for the monitoring of quality and
quantity of all Social Work reports. Wrote job descriptions and made work
assignments. Developed and enforced standards for service and performance.
Provided constant and continuous review and evaluation of the Social Work
Services program in work units. Monitored all services. Evaluated job
performance and training needs of staff. Secured in-house training
resources to meet staff's training needs. Addressed training needs in
ongoing supervision. Took corrective action as indicated and consistent
with prescribed policies and procedures. Provided guidance to subordinates
to insure effective leave usage control within established standards.
Insured regular staff coverage. Promoted sound labor/management relations
consistent with affirmative action standards. Provided accurate and timely
reporting of daily staff coverage. Maintained sufficient job knowledge to
provide a professional level supervision and ability to model clinical
skills. Represented the Social Work Department as assigned on Hospital and
Community committees. Participated in staff meetings and in both in-
service and out-service training. Prepared reports, completed forms, and
wrote letters. Issued a semiannual report on consumer
satisfaction regarding the Social Work department. At Wernersville State
Hospital, I maintained a specialized caseload of consumers who had multiple
diagnoses requiring a higher level of clinical services both on an
individual level and as a co-therapist for Dialectic Behavioral Therapy
Group. While at Harrisburg State Hospital I aided in the development of the
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program, participating in the hiring of the
first Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist and was first co-therapist and
finally solely responsible for up to five Co-occurring Groups. Received
referrals hospital wide for couple's counseling/family therapy and provided
such.
Dec. 99 - Jan. 01 Mobile Therapist and Behavioral Specialist, Healthy
Options Inc., Harrisburg, PA. (Part Time) Provided therapy to children and
families, designed treatment plans according to assessed needs and
consulted with psychologists, psychiatrist and RN on the team. Supervised
TSS on assigned cases.
Jan. 88 - Dec. 99 Partner and lastly sole owner RT&T Computers, Harrisburg,
PA. (Part Time) Designed, sold and installed computers for individuals and
companies; installed and customized networks for businesses; repaired
personal computers.
Jul. 84 - Jan. 88 Computer Technician, Business Consulting Systems,
Harrisburg, PA. (Part Time) Provided consumer support and training,
upgraded and repaired computers for individuals and companies; provided
security consultation; assembled computers to specification; computer and
software sales.
May 82 - May 88 Social Worker II Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare,
Harrisburg State Hospital, Harrisburg, PA
Except for the duties of Team Coordinator, I continued the duties of SWI
plus being responsible for the job performance of subordinate(s). Gave
guidance in the delivery of social services, interpretation of policy and
procedure and monitored performance. Recommended approval of leave and
provided input for performance evaluations.
As a Social Worker II, I provided counseling, psychosocial education and
individual therapy to patients and their families to help them to achieve a
more satisfactory adjustment and insight into their problems. Functioned as
an enabler and catalyst by working closely with Community Mental Health
Services, Hospitals, Social Agencies, Courts and Community Resources in
planning to meet the needs of the patient and his family. Met with staff
from the community base service units for prerelease conferences on a
regular basis. Helped the patient make transition from hospital to
community by taking them to visit boarding homes, domiciliary care
facilities, clinics, job situations, arranged financial resources prior to
leaving the hospital. Participated in the preparation of Hospitalization
Summary on discharged patients.
Aided in the design of new programs, recommending changes in on-going
programs and submitting those written proposals for administrative
approval.
May 79 - May 82 Social Worker I Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare,
Harrisburg State Hospital, Harrisburg, PA
Gave guidance in the delivery of social services, interpretation of policy
and procedure and monitored performance. Functioned as a group therapist
with a focus on patient recognition of maladaptive behaviors, learning
socially acceptable responses, and encouraging utilization of hospital and
community resources. Provided individual therapy as directed by the
treatment team leader.
As a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, participated in
planning treatment, interpreting social and environmental background,
assessed the reasons for admissions, the treatment that had been attempted
by the community, the clinical expectations of the hospitalization and the
subsequent steps being taken in the community to facilitate the patient's
return. Analyzed and developed a social work diagnostic plan for treatment
in relation to the patient's situation. Represented the patient in an
advocacy role in interdisciplinary meetings. Consulted, with members of
other disciplines regarding treatment planning. Determined compliance with
the Mental Health Act of 1966/76 and subsequent amendments. Planed for
follow-up commitment procedures if required. Coordinated the completion of
petition, informed patients of their rights and testified in court as a
Mental Health expert.
Sep 78 - May 79 Houseparent I, Pan American Group Homes Inc. Hazleton, PA
Duties: Provide experiences that enable the adult mentally retarded
residents to: (a) develop physical, intellectual, social and emotional
capacities to the fullest extent; (b) live in an environment that is
conductive to personal dignity while in the residential facility; and (c)
continue development of those skills, habits and attitudes essential for
integration into contemporary society. Develop and implement goal plans for
individual residents. Relieve the resident manager when necessary. Aid
in program development and staff training.
Aug. 74 - Aug. 78 Caseworker, Columbia County Children and Youth Services,
Bloomsburg, PA
Duties: Develop and supervise the Child Abuse Program, including the
planning of services and program as well as direct service to abused
children and their families. Provide family, individual, child, martial and
unmarried parent counseling as requested or needed, give direct services to
children in foster care and the foster families. Provide adoption and
relinquishment services. Assist director and previous acting director in
administrative duties. Plan implement and facilitate parent education
groups. Act as co-therapist in conjunction with local Mental Health
personnel when needed. Recruit foster families for emergency and adolescent
care. Represent agency in public hearings, board meetings and at public
speaking functions. Supervise student interns.
Mar. 67 - Dec. 70 Radarman Second Class, USS America, Flagship 77th Task
Force, Tonkin Gulf, US Navy. Supervised Combat Information Center, Surface
Operations reporting to the Commander of CIC and the Fleet Admiral for the
last year of enlistment. Lead a skilled group of Navy personnel who tracked
everything that moved in the Tonkin Gulf, identified and took whatever
actions commanded by my superiors. This was my second tour of Vietnam, the
first occurring between Dec. 1967 and Jan. 1969.
Education:
Sep 74 - Apr 79 Marywood University School of Social Work, Scranton, PA,
(part and full time), 3.32 average; MSW.
Jun 72 - May 74 Bloomsburg State University, Bloomsburg, PA, Majors:
Psychology and Sociology, Minor: Social Work; 3.23 average; BA
Sep 71 - May 72 Pennsylvania State University, Highacres Campus,
Hazleton, PA; Majors: Counseling and Psychology; no degree,
Sep 65 - Dec 66 Pennsylvania State University, Highacres Campus,
Hazleton, PA; Majors: Mineral Engineering; no degree,
Internships:
Sep 78 - Apr 79 Catholic Social Services, 141 S. Cedar St., Hazleton, PA
Duties; Provide marriage, individual and unmarried parent counseling; deal
with parent-child relationship problems; provide emergency material aid to
clients; facilitate discussion groups for elderly in high rises; provide
employment counseling; aid in the development of a parents anonymous group.
May 73 - Jun 73 Northumberland Mental Health-Mental Retardation Program,
Sunbury, PA
Duties: Provide intake interviews and initial diagnosis of clients;
responsible for the coordination and follow up of those clients requiring
hospitalization; observe family therapy sessions and participate.
Other Experience and Education;
Sep 95 - Sept 12 Member of the DCORT (MHRT) team, first responder,
second tier: trained in anti terrorist tactics; decontamination; response
to biological, chemical radiation attacks; natural disaster response;
aircraft, multiple vehicle and train accident; provide crisis intervention
to victims and first responders.
Jan 06 - Jul 08 Member and sometimes lead, of the PPRT (positive practice
resource team) with other team members from ODAP, OMHSAS, county MH/MR and
private providers; develop plan to overcome personal and environmental
problems of developmental disabled individuals in the community that will
enable continued residence outside of an institution.
May 79 - Current Average 15 continuing education credits per year, mostly
Drexel University and the University of Pittsburgh.
Feb 05 Obtained CCDP certification upon completion of a 10 month co-
occurring course, Drexel University.
Jan 04 - Apr 04 Designed and taught course on the principles of group
therapy to new social workers.
Jun 90 - Sep 05 Designed and ran co-occurring program at HSH, aided in
designing job description for DATS in 02, aided DATS I & II in conducting
co-occurring groups and resumed sole responsibility for total program in
05.
Mar. 88 Member of panel conducting workshop at the AGPA Conference in NYC
on inpatient group therapy.
Feb 80 - Aug 86 Member Dauphin County Forensic Task Force
Jun 85 Completed 6 month course on Advanced Group Therapy, University
of Pennsylvania
Jan 80 - Feb 88 Member of the Dauphin County MH task force on community
aftercare.
May 75 - Aug 78 Board of Directors, Central Susquehanna Child Abuse
Council; Chairman Public Relations Committee s 75-78; Speakers Bureau, 75-
78; Treasurer, 78; Vice President, 77; Child Abuse Symposium Committee, 77.
Mar 78 Workshop - Transactional Analysis Institute, Baltimore, MD
Jan 77 Board of Directors, Columbia County Youth Service Bureau;
Development Committee, 75-76; Chairman Personnel, 76.
Nov 75 Workshop on Family Therapy, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA
Oct 75 Workshops on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, White Deer Run
Rehabilitation Center, White Deer, PA
Jun 75 Workshops on Child Abuse for Supervisors, including: Behavior
Learning Objectives and Value Clarification, Howard University, Washington,
D.C.
Sep 74 Workshop on Goal Planning, Hersey Medical Center, Hershey, PA
May 74 Social Work Club, President 73-74; organized, publicized and
conducted Conference on Social Work, 73; Bloomsburg State. With two
Sociology Professors who were MSWs, developed and applied for certification
of a BSW program at BSC which began in 1975.
Jan 70 - Dec 70 Supervised Combat Information Center, Surface
Operations, USS America, Flagship 77th Task Force, Tonkin Gulf, US Navy.
Feb 69 - Jul 69 Computer School, Combat Training Center, Damneck, VA
USN
May 67 - Dec 67 Electronics and Radar School, Great Lakes Naval Station,
Great Lakes, IL USN
References:
Susan Dingle - retired psychologist
5333 Ridgeview Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Andrea Kepler - CEO Wernersville State Hospital
2400 Blue Mountain Parkway
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Roberta Mellen - social worker, Wernersville State Hospital
14 Church Street
Tremont, PA 17981
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