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MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

Objective

I am seeking to apply my diverse experience and skill set in a position as an educator that offers new challenges and opportunity for growth.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Child And Adolescent Development , Expected in 05/2021
San Francisco State University - City, State

Minored in Education

AA: Psychology, 12/2019
City College Of San Francisco - City, State

Work History

Paraprofessional, 12/2019 to Current
Company Name – City, State

Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness and assign grades.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Assessed student social, emotional and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.

Mental Health Specialist, 08/2015 to 12/2019
Company Name – City, State

Develop and implement treatment plans and modified when needed
Lead daily treatment groups and therapeutic activities to teach functional living skills and address behavioral issues
Develop goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
Develop curriculum for Life Skills, Social Skills and Academic Skills Classes
Consult with and trained highly skilled mental health staff
Observe and monitor client behavior and responses to treatment
Attend IEP meetings & assist with decision making for student success
Facilitate a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions
Advise students on academic plan and course selection
Work to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
Develop rapport with patients to create a safe and trusting environment for care
Supervise students daily activities and provided assistance when needed
Maintain a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress
Led and motivate outstanding healthcare teams for adsoelscents
Provide patient education
Work with department heads, staff, and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for school programs
Organize and lead cooking and support groups in subjects related to physical and emotional health to ensure long-term patient well-being
College Counseling
Display sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served
Teach clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills

Residential Counselor, 08/2013 to 08/2015
Company Name – City, State

Oversee & ensure consistent care of children in a level 14 setting
Therapeutically manage children in activities of daily living
Collaborate in the development of a treatment plan for assigned children
Responsible for participating, leading, and designing positive program activities
Provided behavior modification,counseling, and crisis intervention services to clients
Administered medication as directed by physician
Developed rapport with patients to create a safe and trusting environment for care
Ensured safety and well-being of each patient in alignment with care plan
Maintained a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed
Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management
Fostered relationships with residents, and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment
Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed

Direct Support Professional, 10/2011 to 08/2013
Company Name – City, State

Providing Direct Care to individuals with developmental disabilities
Advocating for Clients who cannot speak for themselves
Light housekeeping
Accompanying clients on doctor's visits and outings
Finding creative and fun ways to help individuals learn meaningful skills
Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
Administered medication as directed by physician
Maintained a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment

Homecare Worker, 06/2004 to 06/2012
Company Name – City, State

Care for children who are mentally disabled or who have mentally disabled parents
Accompany clients to doctor's office and other trips outside the home
Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy/alert
Perform a variety of duties requested by client such as obtain household supplies and errands
Plan, purchase, prepare, and serve meals to patients and other family members

Skills

Daily living activities educator
Social skills teacher
Curriculum development
Behavioral management
Progress documentation
First aid and safety
Patient-focused care
Promotes positive behavior
Qualified daily living activity assistant
Academic advising
Building rapport
Crisis intervention
Treatment planning

Developing relationships
Tracking client progress
Suicide precautions expertise
Educational assistance
Classroom support
Conflict resolution techniques
Social development and integration
Teaching
Skill Building
Teacher Support
Classroom management
Lesson Planning
Activity Planning

Certifications

CPR & First Aid Certification(2018)

Resume Overview

School Attended

San Francisco State University
City College Of San Francisco

Job Titles Held:

Paraprofessional
Mental Health Specialist
Residential Counselor
Direct Support Professional
Homecare Worker

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts : Child And Adolescent Development , Expected in 05/2021
AA : Psychology , 12/2019

Mental Health Specialist Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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