Mental Health Technician Resume Example Strategic Behavioral Health LLC

/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

Strategic Behavioral Health LLC- Mental Health Technician
Colorado Springs, CO04/2019 - 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

G4S Secure Solutions Inc.- Uniformed Security Officer
Colorado Springs, Colorado01/2019 - 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

Trauma Health and Hazards Center, UCCS- Psychology Research Assistant
Colorado Springs, CO05/2018 - 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

4th Judicial District Attorney's Office- Volunteer Victim Advocate
Colorado Springs, CO05/2018 - 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 SpringsColorado Springs, COBachelor 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 SchoolFountain, CO05/2015High School Diploma:

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Strategic Behavioral Health LLC
G4S Secure Solutions Inc.
Trauma Health and Hazards Center, UCCS
4th Judicial District Attorney's Office

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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