Systematically observes, reports, and documents subjectively and objectively the covert and overt baseline data regarding patients' psychological and behavioral states such as effect (flat, bright tearful), thought content (logical, illogical), and behavior (withdrawn, agitated); Develops and maintains therapeutic alliances with patients and their families; facilitates, leads, and/or participates in scheduled individual or group therapeutic patient activities and/or patient groups, coordinates activities with professional staff members/treatment. Evaluates patient response and attempts to modify behavior through interventions outlined by the treatment team; Assists with verbal de-escalation, distraction, redirection, seclusion, and restraining patients exhibiting explosive and aggressive behaviors; Participates in patient care conferences, staff meetings, in-service training, the orientation of new staff, and continuing education programs; Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.