Paul Newton
Mental Health Professional with 20+ Years of Experience
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About
Compassionate and dedicated mental health professional with more than 20 years of experience supporting individuals with complex psychiatric, behavioral, developmental, and substance use disorders. Extensive experience working with adolescents and adults diagnosed with schizophrenia, psychosis, personality disorders, PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders. Skilled in person-centered care, crisis intervention, behavioral management, suicide prevention, risk assessment, therapeutic communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Strong advocate for recovery-focused care and committed to the principles of dignity, respect, and Carl Rogers' concept of Unconditional Positive Regard. Successfully managed a highly challenging acute psychiatric ward and contributed to the recovery of individuals with chronic schizophrenia, enabling many to transition successfully to independent community living.
Experience
Behavioral Health Assistant - Youth Care - Draper, Utah
Supported adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges.
- Assisted with therapeutic interventions, crisis management, and behavioral stabilization.
- Maintained a safe and supportive treatment environment.
- Provided direct care and behavioral support to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
- Monitored mental health status and implemented individualized care plans.
- Assisted in crisis prevention and intervention strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support treatment goals and quality of life outcomes.
Behavioral Health Specialist - Newport Academy - Oakley, Utah
- Provided direct care and supervision for adolescents receiving mental health treatment.
- Supported therapeutic programming and treatment plan implementation.
- Built positive therapeutic relationships to promote recovery and personal growth.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technicians - Utah State Developmental Center - Utah, USA
(2022-08)
- Provided direct care to individuals with mental and behavioral health needs
Community Psychiatric Nurse - Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - United Kingdom
(2020-11 - 2022-06)
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Managed caseloads for individuals with severe and enduring mental illness.
- Coordinated care with psychiatrists, social workers, and community agencies.
- Managed referrals, discharge planning, and ongoing community support.
Community Psychiatric Nurse - MedGen Healthcare Agency - United Kingdom
- Delivered community-based psychiatric nursing services across multiple settings.
- Supported patients with medication management and relapse prevention.
- Performed risk assessments and crisis interventions.
Acute Psychiatric Nurse - ID Medical - United Kingdom
- Provided nursing care in acute psychiatric inpatient settings.
- Managed behavioral crises and supported patient recovery programs.
- Maintained detailed clinical documentation and care planning.
Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker - Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - United Kingdom
(2012-03 - 2020-08)
- Supported individuals with complex mental health needs in inpatient and community settings.
- Assisted nurses and clinical teams in delivering high-quality patient care.
- Promoted recovery, social inclusion, and independence.
- Supported medication administration and monitoring.
- Contributed to safeguarding, risk management, and behavioral support plans.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing - University of Wolverhampton (2020)
Higher Education Certificate - Health and Social Care - Staffordshire University (2015)
Diploma - Health and Social Care, Access to Higher Education (Health and Social Care) - Telford College of Arts and Technology (2010)
