Youth Specialist II Resume Example Truecore Behavioral (Miami Girls Academy)

YOUTH SPECIALIST II

Professional Summary

Experienced Mental HealthTec/Youth Specialist knowledgeable about completing documentation, reports and plan updates. Detail-oriented and systematic professional with 15 years in this field. Responsible skilled in implementing behavior, safety and developmental plans. Collaborate effectively with team members, adults and children and provide comprehensive service to all individuals in crisis.

Skills

Behavior Management
Skill building
Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology
Customer service
Activity Planning

Crisis Response
Substance abuse treatments
Communications
First Aid/CPR
Sexual assault victim groups

Work History

06/2018 - CurrentYouth Specialist II | Truecore Behavioral (Miami Girls Academy) - Miami, Florida

Maintained safety and security of all youth in a secure lock down facility.
Planned and executed activities to promote independent living, mental health and social development.
Observed individual behaviors and suspect actions, and reported issues to supervisory staff.
Offered constructive feedback to minors under care regarding specific actions, behaviors and words.
Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.

01/2018 - 07/2020Mental Health Technician | Evolutions Treatment Center - Miami, FL

Accompanied new patients to unit and recorded vital signs to establish baseline record upon facility arrival.
Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Attended therapeutic educational group meetings and supported patients with guidance from RN or therapist medical professional.
Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
Participated in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities to enhance effectiveness and increase knowledge.
Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
Charted on each patient daily.
Applied interventions when necessary, including clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
Assessed clients upon admission and discharge to detox; took blood draws for labs.
Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.

10/2013 - 06/2018Mental Health Technician | Florida Palms Academy - Hollywood, FL

Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
Attended therapeutic educational group meetings and supported patients with guidance from RN or therapist medical professional.
Participated in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities to enhance effectiveness and increase knowledge.
Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
Accompanied new patients to unit and recorded vital signs to establish baseline record upon facility arrival.
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.

08/2012 - 02/2015Lead Mental Health Technician | Citrus Health Network - Pembroke Pines, FL

Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
Accompanied new patients to unit and recorded vital signs to establish baseline record upon facility arrival.
Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Participated in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities to enhance effectiveness and increase knowledge.
Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
Attended therapeutic educational group meetings and supported patients with guidance from RN or therapist medical professional.
Charted on each patient daily.
Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.

Education

08/2001Cornerstone Christian Academy, Townsend, GAHigh School Diploma:

Certifications

First Aid/CPR Certified
CPI
PAR

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Truecore Behavioral (Miami Girls Academy)
Evolutions Treatment Center
Florida Palms Academy
Citrus Health Network

School Attended

Cornerstone Christian Academy

Job Titles Held:

Youth Specialist II
Mental Health Technician
Lead Mental Health Technician

Degrees

High School Diploma :

Youth Specialist II Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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