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/MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Professional Summary

Compassionate and devoted worker in the fields of Psychology and Criminal Justice. Experienced with sensitive situations both through working with domestic violence victims at the District Attorney's Office as well as patient interaction at Peak View Behavioral Health. Worked with various populations ranging from children to geriatric in Peak View, displaying a strong work ethic and empathetic views towards patients and patient welfare. Trusted to complete tasks to ensure the safety of visitors and staff in a hospital as part of G4S Security. Knowledge in human research working with the University of Colorado Colorado Springs at the Trauma Health and Hazards Center as a Research Assistance. Trusted to recruit volunteers as well as conduct research with volunteers pertaining towards TBI and PTSD research. Displayed active involvement with projects and teams, with strong interpersonal skills while also being able to work independently. Strong dedication to following tasks through to completion ensuring quality of the project. Ability to establish priorities to work on and meet challenges head-on.

Work History
Company Name- Mental Health Technician
City, State04/2019 - 04/2020
  • Supervised care for up to 20-24 mental health patients at a single time on a unit
  • Assisted and completed group therapies independently or with other staff
  • Monitored and assisted various groups of patients ranging from children aged 7-18 to adults 18+ as well as geriatric populations
  • Filed and maintained patient paperwork to later go into patient records
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation
  • Accompanied new patients to unit and recorded vital signs to establish baseline record upon facility arrival
Company Name- Uniformed Security Officer
City, State01/2019 - 03/2019
  • Responded to calls in both routine and emergency situations, and maintained an accurate log of all incidents and inquires
  • Applied effective communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with all levels of personnel and the general public to provide clear instructions or information
  • Conducted Patient Watches on patients that were deemed at risk or a danger to themselves/others, to ensure their safety along with the safety of staff and other patients
  • Triaged problems quickly, providing precise and clear information while working under minimum supervision
  • Guided periodic property safety inspections and oversaw remedial action to identified potential hazards
Company Name- Psychology Research Assistant
City, State05/2018 - 02/2019
  • Recruits and screens potential participants for trauma studies and administers psychological tests and demographic surveys
  • Planned, modified, and executed research techniques, procedures and tests
  • Worked with principal investigators to coordinate recruitment and research for the trauma treatment program EASE a web based trauma intervention program that looks at the relationship between coping self-efficacy and physiological responses
  • Documented procedures and results with a high degree of accuracy and precision
  • Ran lab participants following procedures and maintaining their confidentiality throughout the study
Company Name- Volunteer Victim Advocate
City, State05/2018 - 11/2018
  • Assisted Victims of Domestic Violence through the initial court processes, through interpersonal/telecommunication
  • Educated Victims on wellness services that are offered to them and guided them in the process
  • Complied paperwork and information about cases and translated them to Victims and superiors in the work place
  • Completed paperwork regarding Victim's wishes about the case going forward, communicated this information further to fellow court workers
  • Conveyed empathy for Victims and provided them with support in the courtroom as well as further resources to maintain a safe constructive environment
Skills
  • Organized and detailed
  • Personable and approachable
  • Culturally-sensitive
  • Verbal communication skills
  • Reliable in groups and personally
  • Quick learner
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Certified to conduct human research by IRB standards
Education
University of Colorado Colorado SpringsCity, StateBachelor of Arts:
Psychology and Criminal Justice
  • Participated in Research Projects that included using skills such as data management and analysis, articulating ideas, teamwork, and outside research
  • Student President of N.A.S.A, Responsible for connecting students and staff with events and information pertaining to the Native American community in and around UCCS
Fountain-Fort Carson High SchoolCity, State05/2015High School Diploma:
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School Attended

  • University of Colorado Colorado Springs
  • Fountain-Fort Carson High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Mental Health Technician
  • Uniformed Security Officer
  • Psychology Research Assistant
  • Volunteer Victim Advocate

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Psychology and Criminal Justice
    High School Diploma :

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