Psychiatric Technician Resume Example
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PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN
Professional Summary
Capable Medical Social Worker well-versed in educating patients, coordinating treatment plans and setting up program referrals. Knowledgeable about documentation, discharge planning assessment in developing, coordinating, implementing and revising a care plan to ensure good transition management. A combination of internship and education experience in field to deliver exemplary patient support.
Work History
Hca - Psychiatric TechnicianPalm Harbor , FL02/2020 - Current
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Assisted and counseled patients daily.
- As a member of the interdisciplinary team, performs intake and ongoing mental status evaluations for inpatient clients to help determine the mental, emotional, and or behavioral needs related to acute safety crises, medication reaction observation, and acute symptom stabilization in a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary environment.
- Performs group and individual practical counseling and education for clients with psychological conditions under the direct supervision of a licensed mental health professional assigned to IBH.
- Provides practical, short-term supportive counseling services for assigned clients with varying degrees of severity.
- Assists in developing the treatment plan based on interview data, observations, reports of others, review of records, psychological test results, and physical and mental status of the client.
- Provides supportive counseling to help patient to work out problems, vent feelings, express past history. Observes for thought content, paranoia or suicidal thoughts, inappropriate behavior or behavior changes.
- Annotates notes with observations made and reaction to medications.
- Immediately alerts clinical nurse to changes or problems such as suicidal tendencies, apparent overmedication, or other medical problems.
- Documents intervention and the patient's response to intervention. Charts patients' physical and emotional progress in the hospital electronic health record (EHR).
- Performs crisis stabilization for agitated, disoriented, and combative high risk patients. Assists/participates in the application of manual or mechanical restraints.
- Works with patients using a variety of treatment procedures in groups (reality orientation, small group therapy) or individually (one-to-one) to explore their behavior, assume responsibility, and to accept consequences of poor judgment of non-acceptable behavior.
- Management of patients with substance abuse disorders.
- Performs a variety of technical, administrative, and clerical duties in support of BH. Assists professional staff with providing direct and indirect care to psychiatric inpatients in the assigned ward.
- Ability to effectively serve in an integrated health care team
Massachusetts General Hospital - Social Work InternBraintree , MA09/2018 - 05/2021
- Performed patient screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
- Offered community resource guidance to patients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Developed treatments and casework programs for patients.
- Assisted social workers to perform a comprehensive psychosocial assessment when triggered to identify the patient's health goals and coordinate services with the RN Case Manager for an effective transition plan.
- Meets directly with patient on an ongoing basis as identified.
- Identify the need for patient regarding Social/Psychosocial issues that need to be addressed.
- Build on the discharge planning assessment in developing, coordinating, implementing and revising a care plan to ensure good transition management and continuity of care.
- Collaborates with all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate care and assist in meeting discharge goals.
- Completes assigned goals.
- Provides supportive group and individual counseling to patients to address identify concerns and to enhance understanding of coping with and adjustment to illness/hospitalization.
US Department Of Veteran Affairs/Contractor - Veteran Benefits AdvisorCity , STATE08/2016 - 02/2020
- Resolved issues and inquiries from plan participants regarding health and welfare benefits and deductions through telephone, email and in-person interactions.
- Educate Service Members and dependents on all VA Benefits and VA Programs available.
- In a classroom/group setting, instruct approximately 10 to 50 Service members and dependents on all the VA Benefits and VA Programs for which a Service member and/or dependent may be eligible including, but not limited to: education, compensation, pension, vocational rehabilitation and employment, home loan guaranty, insurance, burial benefits, VA health care, and information and demonstrations on VA electronic tools and resources.
- On an individual case-by-case basis, provide individualized VA Benefits consultation to specifically address a particular Service member's and/or family's needs leveraging VA-approved materials.
- Provide assistance as Service members and dependents apply online for VA Benefits and VA Programs to include completing VA web-based applications.
- Review, maintain and make readily available on-site reference materials for all VA Benefits and VA Programs in order to provide the highest quality service to the customer.
- Maintain a close network with other related resource experts, including not limited to: Installation Leadership, VR&E Counselors, DOL VETS Staff and Instructors, military service TAP managers and staff, VA MSCs, VA Transition and Economic Development staff, VHA homelessness program staff, health care liaisons, Military Sexual Trauma staff, mental health and suicide prevention staff, warrior transition staff, Vet Centers, and VA Medical Center and Regional Office staff.
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Treatment Planning
- Flexible & Adaptable
- First Aid/CPR
- Conflict resolution
- Referrals and networking
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- DSM-IV knowledge
- Strengths-based solution-focused therapy
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Psychosocial assessments expert
Education
Expected in 05/2021
Walden University
City
Masters of Social Work: Medical Social Work
03/2015
National University
City
Master of Arts: Education/Teacher Leadership
04/2008
Rust College
City
Bachelor of Arts: English
Certifications
Basic Life Support- 2021-2023
ASWB Licensure Candidate (LMSW) 19 June 2021
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School Attended
- Walden University
- National University
- Rust College
Job Titles Held:
- Psychiatric Technician
- Social Work Intern
- Veteran Benefits Advisor
Degrees
- Masters of Social Work : Medical Social Work
Master of Arts : Education/Teacher Leadership
Bachelor of Arts : English
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