Chandler Hendershott

Behavioral Technician with 10+ years of experience providing direct patient care in acute inpatient psychiatric settings, supporting patients with acute mood disorders, psychosis, substance abuse, and behavioral dysregulation. Skilled in crisis intervention, de-escalation, staff leadership, patient safety, and multidisciplinary treatment collaboration. Recognized for patient satisfaction, professionalism, and calm leadership in high-acuity environments.

Collaborates effectively with nurses, social workers, and psychiatrists to deliver trauma‑informed, evidence‑based care for patients.

Mental Health Technician at HCA Largo West (2026-07 – Present)

• Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
• Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties
• Conducted client rounds to check on residents; Demonstrates patient observation skills.
• Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans

Behavioral Technician – Unit Secretary at Marshall I. Pickens – Prisma Health (2024-07 – 2026-07)

• Provided direct patient care and behavioral support for high-acuity psychiatric patients within a 61-bed inpatient behavioral health facility, ensuring safety, crisis stabilization, and therapeutic engagement.
• Recognized by leadership for maintaining exceptional composure during crisis situations and contributing to a safe care environment.
• Assisted with admissions and discharges, in a high-turnover acute care environment, managing 10-15 transitions on peak volume days.
• Collaborated with nurses, physicians, and psychiatrists to coordinate patient care and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

Behavioral Technician at Carolina Center for Behavioral Health – Universal Health Services (2023-04 – 2024-07)

• Delivered compassionate, patient-centered care within an acute inpatient psychiatric setting, contributing to positive patient experience and therapeutic outcomes.
• Received facility recognition for excellence in patient satisfaction and commitment to high-quality behavioral healthcare.
• Assisted multidisciplinary treatment teams in managing psychiatric crises, patient observation, de-escalation interventions, and therapeutic programming.
• Conducted blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and other clinical support functions as needed.

Behavioral Technician at Copestone – Mission Health – HCA (2020-01 – 2023-04)

• Conducted patient observations, safety rounds, and documentation to ensure compliance with treatment plans and hospital safety standards.
• Utilized Epic EMR to document patient observations, treatment progress, incident reports, and interdisciplinary communications in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Floated across multiple inpatient behavioral health units to provide staffing support and maintain continuity of patient care across varying levels of psychiatric acuity.

Lead Behavioral Technician at Holistix by the Sea, The Detox Center (2017-09 – 2020-01)

• Led and mentored behavioral health technicians during daily operations, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols and safety standards.
• Coordinated patient supervision and care activities within a detoxification setting serving individuals recovering from substance abuse disorders.
• Supported patient documentation compliance while completing all shift reports and assistance with scheduling and workflow management.
• Conducted blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and other clinical support functions as needed.

High School Degree – Central High School (2013-05)