rehabilitation specialist resume example with 20+ years of experience
Driven Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist with 14 years of experience coordinating daily operations by guiding interdisciplinary teams to orchestrate efficient and safe care. Veteran at monitoring performance metrics, enforcing regulations and solving problems through interactions with patients, families and staff. Talented at developing and driving marketing and outreach efforts to promote growth. Rehab Manager providing background leading teams administering care and rehabilitative services to patients. Successful at training staff, compiling reports and Psychosocial Rehabilitation. Expert at creating inviting atmosphere by overseeing delivery of top-tier customer service. Well-qualified case management professional skilled at directing clients through career planning steps and helping to build vocational strengths. Proficient in diverse program services and the current employment market. Well-organized and hardworking planner looking for a challenging position. Proven expertise in vocational support and career planning demonstrated during 14 years of related experience. Experienced in being an advocate for each client and managing referrals for program assistance. Motivated professional offering Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines.
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- Provides rehabilitative services designed to assist individuals in achieving an optimal quality of life
- The goals of these services are: Developmental / enhancement of community living skills, increased management of mental health symptoms ( symptom management ) , increase knowledge of medication, supported employment skills training, decreased psychiatric hospitalizations , and increase community tenure
- Intake and Crisis services
- Provides off site assessments for those clients who are seeking services trough the agency
- Assessments for any individual who are identified as experiencing a behavioral /emotional crisis with potential or life threatening behavior and/or an acute psychiatric crisis
- Utilizing the least restrictive environment use to stabilized the individual
- Also worker provides information on referrals to other community agencies as needed
- Konowledge of Medicaid and Medicare insurances of clients
- Interaction with Psychiatrists and Nurses on client s medications and appointments
- Knowledge on Psychiatric medications such as side effects and benefits of them
- Knowledge of ANSA- CANS assessments
- As part of clients treatment plan worker educate on the importance of medications compliance.
- Monitored daily performance and patient outcomes to maintain quality assurance.
- Directed and supported internal case management and client advocacy.
- Interviewed, hired and trained employees in various roles.
- Conducted employee evaluations to offer personalized feedback and coaching.
- Assessed clinical documentation to monitor management of health data and care plan coding.
- Conducted group therapy sessions and educated patients in topics relevant to individual and family member care.
- Performed assessments to determine individual limitations and strengths.
- Documented and filed patient health reports and charts.
- Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
- For persons with severe to light Mental Retardation, Educare Texas
- Educates and assists adult citizens with IDD in the development of Independent Living skills Assessment
- Residential Summary Reports, Med Evaluation and Event Reports as required
- Supervise self administration of medications
- Knowledge of Customer services skills
- Direct care for persons with a variety of disabilities
- Supervised medication intake
- Follow up client’s behavior intervention plan.
- Cared for individuals or families during periods of illness or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
- Apoyo a la Escuela Regular , Ciudad Juarez,
- Psychological Assessment for learning disabled children
- Counseling Services for parents with children with behavior problems
- Neurological referral for those children with history of organicity
- Follow up children’s intervention plan and medication within the school setting
- Maintaining communication with school teacher and child’s physician.
- Assist language lab students with their assignments.
- Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols.
- Cleaned, maintained and calibrated laboratory and field equipment to ensure continuous accuracy and functionality.
- Maintained clean and organized work area with adequate supplies and reagents.
- Monitored lab supplies and proactively replenished for convenience and availability.
- Isolated, identified and prepared specimens for examination.
- Specialized in Special Education Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico.November 1999.
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- Chelsea University
- Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez
- University of Texas
- Preparatoria
Job Titles Held:
- Rehabilitation Specialist
- Direct Care Staff
- Behavior Specialist
- Language Laboratory Assistant
Degrees
- MA
- Diplomado en
- BA
- Certificado
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