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PSYCHOLOGY TECHNICIAN
Professional Summary

 As a Psychology Technician I have more than 17  years experience in counseling individuals of various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, including children, adolescents and adults.

Organized Psychology Technician successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong work ethic and exhibiting a positive attitude.

Mental Health Counselor with skill in leading situation-specific counseling sessions. Expertise in working with children and adults in crisis.

Skills
  • Group psychotherapy expert
  • Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Trained in indicators of child abuse
  • Biopsychosocial assessments
  • Daily living activities educator
  • Skilled in intake interviewing
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) expert
  • Case management proficiency
  • Learning disability awareness

  • Currently studying to become a licensed LMFT
Work History
PSYCHOLOGY TECHNICIAN08/1997 to 08/2011
Veterans Health Administration – Idaho Falls
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
  • Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
  • Connected clients with community service and resource agencies.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops.
  • Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
PSYCHOLOGY TECHNICIAN06/2013 to Current
Veterans Health Administration – Junction City
  • Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.

  • Provide nursing, psychiatric and personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed or mentally retarded patients.

  • Observe and influence patients' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling and befriending them.

  • Take and record measures of patients' physical condition, using devices such as thermometers and blood pressure gauges.

  • Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, and other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills and develop social relationships.

  • Collaborate with and assist doctors, psychologists, and rehabilitation therapists working with mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or developmentally disabled patients in order to treat, rehabilitate, and return patients to the community.

  • Develop and teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence.

  • Restrain violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required.

  • Aid patients in performing tasks such as bathing and keeping beds, clothing and living areas clean.

  • Administer oral medications and hypodermic injections, following physician's prescriptions and hospital procedures.

  • Issue medications from dispensary and maintain records in accordance with specified procedures.

  • Interview new patients to complete admission forms, to assess their mental health status and to obtain their mental health and treatment history.

  • Lead prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.

  • Contact patients' relatives to arrange family conferences


Education
Master of Science: PUBLIC HEALTH12/2011Trident University International- City, State
Bachelor of Science: HEALTHCARE MANAGMENT12/08TRIDENT UUNIVERSITY- City, StateGPA: 3.5 cum laude

    Studied about the different aspects of healthcare from delivery, to finance, to standardization.

Bachelor's Degree: Healthcare management12/2008Trident University- City, State


Interests
11/11 Active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives 1/12National Certified Psychiatric Technician
Additional Information
  • Honors, Awards 05/11 Navy Achievement Medal 05/11 Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal 05/11 Good Conduct Medal X4 10/05 Overseas Service Medal 05/01 Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal X 2 10/05 Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal 10/05 Global War on Terrorism Service Medal 01/09 1 Deployment to EMF Kuwait 11/11 Active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives 1/12National Certified Psychiatric Technician Other Information I certify that I can type 60+ words per minute and that the information within this resume is accurate. Strong communication and negotiation skills Detail oriented and accurate Ability to multitask
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School Attended

  • Trident University International
  • TRIDENT UUNIVERSITY
  • Trident University

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Degrees

  • Master of Science : PUBLIC HEALTH 12/2011
    Bachelor of Science : HEALTHCARE MANAGMENT 12/08
    Bachelor's Degree : Healthcare management 12/2008

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