behavioral health specialist resume example with 3+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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Professional Summary
Compassionate professional known for delivering quality service that focuses on each patient's individuality. Highly trained Behavioral Health Specialist skilled in assessing needs, identifying educational resources and developing effective treatment plans. Strong background in fostering human connections for patients and caregivers alike.
Skills
Behavioral treatment services
Assessment reports and other documentation
Intervention strategies and techniques
Interpersonal and written communication
Medication Management
Client coping mechanisms
Case documentation
Mental health evaluations
Clinical interventions
Trained in indicators of child abuse
Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
Psychotropic medications knowledge
Education
Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa, CAExpected in 12/2021 ā āMaster of Arts:Psychology - GPA:
Pacific Time Heath Care CollegeNorco, Expected in 04/2017 ā āCertified Nursing Assistant :Nursing Assistance - GPA:
Also received Medical Terminology Certification.
Riverside Community CollegeRiverside, CAExpected in 2015 ā āAssociate of Arts Degree:Social and Behavioral Sciences - GPA:
Rim of the World High SchoolLake Arrowhead, CAExpected in 2005 ā āHigh School Diploma: - GPA:top of my class, GPA: 4.1
Certifications
Certified Administrator for Adult Residential Facilities by the California Department of Social Services Certificate #6033699735
Certified Activity Leader through Care and Compliance Group
Completed Direct Service Professional Training Year One through San Bernardino ROP
Completed Direct Service Professional Training Year Two through San Bernardino ROP
Certified Nurse Assistant California Department Of Public Health #00973360
Acute Care Nurse Assistant Certificate by Pacific Times Healthcare College
Medical Terminology Certificate by Pacific Times Healthcare College
CPR and BLS certified
Work History
Mhm Services, Inc. - Client Support Services Counselor Oglethorpe, GA, 04/2021 - Current
Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
Trained teachers and staff on how to spot students in need of help and refer for services.
Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
Met with teachers to establish goals for students in intervention program.
Assessed students using effective testing instruments and tools.
Mediated conflicts through structured sessions.
Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
Organized and supervised games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
Magnolia Elementary - Behavioral Health Specialist Anaheim, CA, 08/2017 - Current
Utilize interpersonal skills to maximize customer service in a manner that supports excellence in patient care.
Contribute to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
Assist with care and maintenance of equipment and supplies as needed.
Conduct mental health activities for the patients that center around some of the reasons they have been admitted (ex: chemical dependence, suicidal/homicidal ideation), anger management etc.
Review admission/ discharge paperwork with the patient as well as discussing and serving legal holds (51/50, 52/50).
Maintains visual awareness of resident's physical and psychiatric limitations and ensures the safety of residents at all times.
Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living as needed.
Used Epic to document patient information, progress notes and treatment plans.
Identified appropriate treatment resources and recommended patients for these services.
Implemented and established behavior strategies by setting rules, reiterating expectations and rewarding good behavior for over sixteen patients at a time.
Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Mhc Equity Lifestyle Properties - Administrator of Adult Residential Facilities Arcadia, FL, 01/2009 - Current
Advise licensee on the operation of the facility and advise the licensee on developments in the field of care and supervision
Developed the administrative plan and procedures that define the lines of responsibility, workloads, and staff supervision
Recruit, employ, and train qualified staff and complete termination of staff when needed
Provision of services to the clients, required by applicable law and regulation including the services identified in the clientās needs and services plan
Oversee and manage recreation activities
Creates monthly activity calendar providing a variety of activities that meets the needs of the residents. Ensures that calendars are posted and handed out to staff and residents on the 1st of every month.
Post changes to the calendar in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Schedules and conducts monthly in-services that provide instruction to all staff on the purpose and functions of activities.
Conducts a comprehensive assessment of the activity needs of each resident including background, interests, abilities, physical, mental limitations and strengths,
Develops and maintains plan of care in conjunction with facility interdisciplinary team
Participates in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the residents and family.
Ensures that all recreation programs adhere to safety and infection control standards.
Identifies and assigns special projects to enhance recreation services.
Monitors the budget on a monthly basis and works with the Administrator to address budget variances.
Utilizes technology to support departmental functions for communication, planning, programming, documentation, and evaluation.
Saint Francis Community Services - Behavioral Interventionist Emporia, KS, 08/2019 - 02/2021
Works one-on-one with a child with Autistic Disorder (AD), Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDDNOS), Asperger's Disorder (AS) and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD).
Implement the Behavior Plan (BP) designed and maintained by a Program Supervisor and gather quantifiable data necessary for the Program Supervisor to evaluate the effectiveness of the BP in achieving identified goals and objectives.
Record Client Behavior through ABC Data Charting as well as completing daily and weekly student progress summaries.
Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
Organized and supervised games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
Shandin Hills Behavioral Center - Recreation Director City, STATE, 07/2018 - 07/2019
Plans the recreation services by implementing corporate policies and philosophies of the services, writing procedures, goals and objectives for the program, and by establishing an individualized recreation plan based on upon each customerās needs, interests and abilities.
Serves as a member of the center management team; contributes to committees within the center (Restraint Reduction, Risk Management, Quality Assurance, Behavior Management, Restorative Nursing Program, Safety.
Plans programs based on customerās needs, interests and abilities, encourages customer involvement in recreation services planning, and posts the monthly schedule of activities.
Documents the recreation services and customerās progress within activities. Maintains records that improve future planning, individualized approach and continual evaluation and revision; trains and oversees documentation of recreation services.
Contributes to the development of the customer care plan through the interdisciplinary, applies the role of recreation services to all identified problems, and complies with government standards of documentation.
Implements meaningful recreation services to all customers, (including individual recreation interventions) that includes implementation of creative, intellectual, physical, service, and social and spiritual programs each week that provide opportunities for participation in community activities and opportunities for customers to be of service for others.
Provides resources for the special interests of customers, whenever possible, as wells as, materials for independent activity. While a schedule of a variety of group activities is important, flexibility in the program for spontaneous activities is also necessary.
Evaluates the effectiveness of the recreation services in terms of enhancing the quality of the customers life, based on goals and performance objectives of the program, and evaluations from customers, families, staff, volunteers, resource people, administration and consultants. Serves on and reports to the center Quality Improvement committee.
Provides regularly scheduled in-service for the interdisciplinary team on the benefits and value of recreation involvement.
Shandin Hills Behavioral Center - Primary Counselor City, STATE, 07/2017 - 07/2018
Plans and conducts both large and small activity groups and outings independently, but under the direct or indirect supervision of the Director, a Rehab Therapist or their designee.
Develops a theme and schedules a series of special events for assigned holiday or event.
Maintains visual awareness of resident's physical and psychiatric limitations and insures the safety of residents at all times.
Enlist the cooperation of nursing staff in participating in the structured activity program, as necessary.
Monitors resident's attendance at assigned activities and maximizes resident participation through appropriate motivational techniques.
Assists nursing in managing resident's unstructured time, mealtime and for coverage, when necessary.
Accurately documents in writing each resident's attendance and response to activity and therapeutic groups in the individual medical record or on department forms.
Attends and actively participates in Treatment Team meetings.
Assists with maintaining inventory and equipment by inspecting equipment and supply levels and then communicating needs to the Director or Therapists.
Encourages a spirit of cooperation with co-workers.
When assigned, drives facility vehicle on outings/field trips.
Maintains an awareness of and support for facility marketing goals and efforts.
Attends mandatory in-services and department/facility meetings as required.
Ensures that all OSHA and safety standards are followed, as applicable to the position and in the business location or workplace in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Adheres to location and department/company policy and procedures.
Adheres to established HIPAA confidentiality standards of patient/resident and client location information.
Additional Information
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Weekly volunteer at Loma Linda Childrenās Hospital in all Pediatric Units.
Active member of N.O.D.A (No One Dies Alone) at Loma Linda Childrenās Hospital
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