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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSOCIATE
Professional Summary

Dear Sir/Madam. I'm writing to apply for the position of Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) . I am confident that my skills are well aligned with the role, and that I'd be an excellent fit for your institution. My skills set and expertise are up-to-date. I make it my top priority to make sure my duties is done well and efficiently. I have learned and accomplished a great deal in my nine (plus) years of being a Direct Support Professional at AHRC NASSAU. One of my proudest moments to date occurred while I was the medical caseworker. In this capacity. I was responsible for, administration of medication, accompanying the individuals on their doctors appointments and advocating on their behalf, assisting individuals with daily living activities that would enhance their lives and also identifying behavioral habits and redirect and them respectively. I believe my experience track record makes me an excellent fit for this opportunity. I have enclosed my resume for your review.

Skills
  • Activity monitoring
  • Skill-Building Exercises
  • Family Therapy
  • Patient Assistance
  • Behavioral Health
  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • Infection Control Understanding
  • Security procedures knowledge
  • Substance abuse experience
  • Operational improvement
  • Problem resolution
  • Team management
  • Visitation Guidelines Understanding
  • Search and Seizure Procedures
  • Client transportation
  • Patient Care
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Treatment Planning
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Documentation skills
  • Resource coordination
  • Relationship development
  • MS Office
  • Supervision
  • Inmate behavior modification tactics
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Safety and Security Enforcement
Work History
Behavioral Health Associate11/2017 to Current
Interfaith Medical Center – Brooklyn , NY
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
  • Assisted and counseled patients daily.
  • Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
  • Applied interventions when necessary, including clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Direct Support Professional03/2011 to Current
Ahrc Nassau – Nassau, NY
  • Updated patient files with current information about vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to [Job title] treatment planning.
  • Enhanced successful patient outcomes by helping each participate in recreational activities alone or in groups.
  • Minimized injuries to staff or patients by offering important support or restraint to control patient movements.
  • Promoted health and wellness in psychiatric patients by providing caring emotional support and encouragement.
  • Assisted patients with adjusting to hospital procedures and helped each thrive in highly structured settings.
  • Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
  • Assisted staff members during emergency situations while maintaining professionalism and observational skills.
  • Worked with [12] patients to provide emotional support and closely monitor potentially dangerous changes to behavior.
  • Enhanced patient stays by creating and maintaining visual calendar of social, recreational and education activities.
  • Answered daily office phone calls for appointments, questions and visitation rules
  • Quickly identified problematic changes in patient behavior and progress by closely monitoring patients and keeping detailed records.
Corrections Officer04/2006 to 11/2009
Her Majesty's Prison Tortola (BVI) – Tortola, N/A
  • Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
  • Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
  • Automated document flow by ensuring log books and medical files were maintained with [Number]% accuracy.
  • Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
  • Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
  • Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
  • Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
  • Oversaw and maintained custody of 250 inmates in maximum security.
  • Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
  • Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
  • Used government software to document facility and prisoner information, including prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
  • Mitigated risks and emergency response delays by monitoring weapon inventory controls.
  • Arranged daily schedules for prisoners, including library visits, work assignments, family visits and counseling appointments.
  • Enforced regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks, alcohol sensor testing and gate-locking procedures.
  • Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
  • Led inmate work crews completing maintenance, construction, farming and operations activities.
  • Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
  • Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
  • Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
Education
High School Diploma07/1995Bishops Collage Georgtown Secondary School
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Interfaith Medical Center
  • Ahrc Nassau
  • Her Majesty's Prison Tortola (BVI)

School Attended

  • Bishops Collage Georgtown Secondary School

Job Titles Held:

  • Behavioral Health Associate
  • Direct Support Professional
  • Corrections Officer

Degrees

  • High School Diploma 07/1995

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