SEARCH

Behavioral Health Technician Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

Love this resume?Build Your Own Now
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Summary

Responsible employee program professional experienced in coordinating behavioral support for clients. Strong history of maintaining accurate documentation and daily reports, helping clients and assisting with daily programming. Ready to leverage nearly 6 years of experience and pursue a growth-oriented position with Psych Hospital.

Skilled Behavior Health Technician proficient in best practices and requirements of behavioral health programs, as well as successful support strategies and skill-building exercises. Dedicated to assisting clients with improving daily living through avoidance of harmful substances and ongoing support. Dependable and ethical with superior work ethic.

Qualified Psychiatric Technician providing 5.5 years of experience in delivering treatment for mental health and substance abuse conditions. Genuine in offering quality patient care by fostering relationships, counseling and building communication to treat various types of patients and collaborate with family members. Expert in maintaining upbeat attitude and achieving peak performance.

Sympathetic Mental Health Tech offering extreme compassion and extensive experience working with mental health intervention. Adept at performing risk assessment, crisis intervention and psycho-education. Dedicated and energetic with excellent listening skills and the ability to establish therapeutic relationships with patients while helping with daily living.

Caring Mental Health Tech willing to work as many hours per week as necessary. Recognized as being the most popular tech among staff and patients. Adept at providing mental health care services to people of different backgrounds. Effective communication and behavioral plan implementation abilities. Focused on enhancing the quality of life of patients.

Compassionate Mental Health Tech with an understanding of empathy and proactive care. Over 5.5 years of experience in the field of behavioral analysis. Proficient in implementing specialized programs for individuals with intellectual, mental, emotional and developmental disabilities. Caring and well-organized with outstanding interpersonal, communication and social skills. Specialties include patient care and needs and talking and helping the patients in any way that I can.

Skills
  • Records management
  • Group facilitation
  • Housekeeping skills
  • Admissions intake
  • Records maintenance
  • Emergency Response
  • Security monitoring
  • Nutritional support
  • Incident reporting
  • Problem resolution
  • Communications
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Relationship development
  • Administrative support
  • Planning and coordination
Experience
Behavioral Health Technician | 11/2019 to 08/2020
Red River Hospital - Wichita Falls, TX
  • Followed standard admissions procedures and documentation requirements for all client intakes.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.
  • Maintained all client and employee areas in good working order and with adequate supplies.
  • Performed searches of resident belongings prior to admissions and throughout stays.
  • Assisted with execution of client activities, support groups and field trips.
  • Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
  • Documented behavioral incidents thoroughly to keep accurate records.
  • Educated clients on important life skills, including housekeeping and food preparation.
  • Identified behaviors associated with substance abuse and recognized signs of being under influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • Effectively managed daily charting for each patient.
  • Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
  • Counseled patients, discussed substance use and worked closely with individuals to identify positive and healthy life choices.
  • Intervened in cases that warranted it, including when clients wished to leave facility against medical advice.
  • Communicated with patients regarding continuing care and medications and discussed treatment plans with family members and guardians.
  • Provided client assessments upon admission and discharge.
  • Handled various patient-oriented duties, including vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
  • Communicated with clients and families in professional and respectful manner, effectively building lasting relationships.
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant II | 04/2015 to 11/2019
North Texas State Hospital - Wichita Falls, TX
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
  • Assisted in changing from writting to charting for medical recordkeeping, keeping detailed records before, during and after switch.
  • Prepared examination and patient rooms for patient procedures, checking supply availability and laying out instruments.
  • Attended to patients in 28-bed unit, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
  • Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Kitchen Supervisor | 04/1994 to 04/2015
Chili's Grill & Bar - Wichita Falls, TX
  • Kitchen Manager Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and increase efficiency.
  • Planned and managed menus for weekly offerings and special events.
  • Coached kitchen team members and motivated performance in order to achieve demanding objectives in high-volume kitchen settings.
  • Developed and standardized new recipes to diversify kitchen offerings.
  • Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
  • Oversaw hiring, training and development of kitchen employees.
  • Managed kitchen staff team of 7-10 and assigned various stages of food production.
  • Collaborated with trainees to bolster understanding of project management, safety and inventory waste to meet pre-established business thresholds for operation.
  • Maintained optimal inventory levels and kept food costs in line with budget limitations.
  • Estimated potential worker issues to produce detailed resource documentation.
  • Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperatures levels, verifying proper functionality.
  • Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
  • Collaborated with Kitchen Manager trainees to document and resolve potential customer concerns to drive brand satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Collaborated with General Manager to educate 35 employees on menu and procedural changes.
  • Supervised team of 7-10 employees in restaurants establishment, maintaining positive and productive atmosphere to enhance employee experience.
  • Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocols.
  • Redesigned training program for new employees to decrease training time by 15%.
Education and Training
Midwestern State University - Wichita Falls, TX
Some College (No Degree)
Journalism
Build Your Own Now

DISCLAIMER

Resumes, and other information uploaded or provided by the user, are considered User Content governed by our Terms & Conditions. As such, it is not owned by us, and it is the user who retains ownership over such content.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Red River Hospital
  • North Texas State Hospital
  • Chili's Grill & Bar

School Attended

  • Midwestern State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Behavioral Health Technician
  • Psychiatric Nursing Assistant II
  • Kitchen Supervisor

Degrees

  • Some College (No Degree)

Similar Resumes

View All
Behavioral-Health-Technician-resume-sample

Behavioral Health Technician

Mercy Marian Center

Springfield, Missouri