behavioral health technician resume example with 5+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Professional Summary
Behavioral health technician expected to record and report client behavior, and provide a safe, supportive environment for client. As a Behavioral Health tech I observe clients, listen to their concerns, record observations and report to the behavioral health professionals about any unusual behavior. I assist in the delivery of behavioral healthcare, including direct supervision of clients as part of the therapeutic behavioral team
Skills
Strong Work Ethic Positive Attitude.
Time Management
Abilities Ability to Accept and Learn From Criticism
Acting as a Team Player
Good Communication Skills
Work History
01/2021 to CurrentBehavioral Health Technician Kids Peace Mesabi Academies | Chalfont, PA,
Assist with the supervision of patients' in their daily activities.
Ensure that the patient’s follow the clinical schedule, and communicates any issues to the treatment team.
Transport clients (when applicable) as needed (Must have valid Driver's license) If it is part of your duties and you are eligible to drive you must:
Obey the rules of the department of motor vehicles, department of transportation, and all safety regulations put forth by the State.
Conduct vehicle and client safety checklists before transporting clients or utilizing the vehicle.
Make continuous rounds of the facility, rooms, and grounds, to ensure overall safety.
Seeks out contraband, and reports any suspicions or findings immediately to their supervisor.
Proactive in ensuring that the rules of the facility and the rights of the patient are being upheld.
Communicate and/or resolves issues with housekeeping duties, and upkeep of buildings and grounds.
Assist with readying rooms and common areas for client admission and discharges.
Fosters a supportive environment for clients that follows ethical treatment.
Seeks corrective criticism and has the ability to evaluate suggestions objectively.
Reports to work per their assigned schedule & maintains acceptable overall attendance.
Promotes a favorable/positive work atmosphere that is based on a team mentality.
Completes all required trainings, and attends in-services and educational training as necessary and as assigned.
Maintains flexibility and adaptability to expected and unexpected changes in the work environment.
Reports (personal/within the facility) suspected illnesses of contagious diseases to Facility Director.
Maintains safety of the physical environment.
Communicates all grievances, incidents, reports suspected Abuse, Neglect, Trauma, or Exploitation, safety issues or breaches to Supervisor.
Independently solve problems and follow through.
Functions independently in an treatment program environment.
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
05/2019 to 07/2021Mental Health TechnicianDevereux | Cherry Hill, NJ,
Assist medical staff with supervising observed self-medication procedure and obtaining consumers prescriptions
Assist medical staff with coordinating consumer trips to hospital, doctor's appointments, etc
Coordinate Consumer sick call
Facilitate groups i.e
Orientation group, house meetings, step group, etc
Assist therapists with consumer interventions and redirect consumers when behavior is inappropriate
Provide input in clinical team meetings
Communicate with other clinical staff via the staff communication log
Communicate directly with the Program Directors/Coordinators, via voice mail if necessary, regarding consumers leaving treatment, injuries, or major infractions of rules, including acts of violence and drug use
Distribute paperwork to Program Directors/Coordinators and clinical staff
Handling and coordinating special requests by consumers when Therapist or Program
Directors/Coordinators are unavailable, i.e., clothing needs, medical trips, etc
Maintain safety in and security of the facility
Assign, train and supervise consumers in job functions
Responsible for all trips off the facility and entering Therapist approved trip slips into the log
Assign consumer strength
Coordinate court pick-ups, trips from the Business Office, Juvenile Justice, Adolescent, and Grants
Department as necessary
Transport consumers as necessary
Pick up new consumers from Intake at the Clinical Building
Orient new consumers to policies and procedures and take care of their immediate needs and requests
Ensure that all consumers are adhering to established group and activity schedules
Administer new consumer questionnaire and assist in the completion of the resident package
Search consumers for drugs, illegal items, contraband, etc
At admission and as necessary
Give consumers preventative lice cleansing agents
Assign dorms
Perform through searches of dorms and common areas periodically for paraphernalia illegal items, and other contraband
Collect urine specimens and conduct urinalysis from all consumers as needed
Facilitate the process of grievance and incident reporting with consumers
Complete online incident reports as required by WestCare policy and procedure
Provide role modeling in the areas of appropriate communication and interaction with consumers and peers
Participate in Performance Improvement activities in an ongoing basis.
05/2017 to 04/2019Behavioral Health TechnicianKids Peace Mesabi Academies | Honesdale, PA,
Positive attitude and clear understanding of boundaries
Ability to block AMA's
1+ years Experience preferred
Knowledgeable about all stages of treatment, relapse and recovery
Strong work ethic, disciplined and reliable
Able to fully complete intake paperwork, complete client log book entries
Follow company policy and procedures, understand and follow all State and Federal HIPPA laws pertaining to confidentiality
Available shifts include day/weekdays/weekends/nights
Ensuring Client Safety
Q 30’s
UA process
Excels in multi-tasking
Calm under pressure
Works well in a team environment
Works closely with our clinical team
Have appropriate crisis intervention training
Oversee overall property cleanliness including tenant housing
Observe medication
Report all potential dangerous or violent situations
Follow and successfully perform all duties
Education
Expected in to to Associate of Science | PsychologyBroward College, Fort Lauderdale, FLGPA:
Certifications
Certified CPR Specialist Understanding of Medical Terminology
Excellent Customer service Microsoft Office
Critical thinking Filling papers Alphabetically
Excellent communication skills
Certifications and Licenses
CPR Certification
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