Mental Health Technician - Perimeter Behavioral Hospital Garland - Garland, TX
(2023-12 - 2026-02)
- Observing, documenting, and reporting patient behaviors and mental status changes to the clinical team.
- Providing compassionate care to patients dealing with substance use, serious mental illness, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders.
- Assisting with intake, orientation, and 1:1 support for patients during crisis episodes
- Participating in multidisciplinary care planning and coordinating with social workers.
- Documenting patient behavior in compliance with HIPAA and VAMC protocols.
- Assisting with medication observation and communicating clinical changes to nursing staff.
- Maintaining accurate shift reports and crisis intervention documentation.
- Maintaining 15-minute checks for high-risk patients and completing incident report.
- Assist with daily living activities, hygiene, and meals in accordance with individual treatment plans.
- Conducting regular safety checks and participating in de-escalation of behavioral crises.
- Supporting therapists and nurses in implementing treatment plans and group activities.
Mental Health Technician - Sunrise Behavioral Health Center - Houston, TX
(2018-10 - 2023-11)
- Provided compassionate care to patients dealing with substance use, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders.
- Supported intake process by gathering patient information and reviewing safety protocols.
- Ensured secure, clean, and therapeutic environment at all times.
- Monitored detoxification process and reported changes in vitals or withdrawal symptoms.
- Supported RN staff with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), vital signs, and observation logs.
- Conduct 15-minute safety checks and monitor for signs of distress, elopement risk, or self-harm.
- Document patient behaviors, interventions, and incidents accurately in EMR system.
- Lead and co-facilitate recreational, art, and mindfulness groups.
- Reported any unusual incidents
- Being able to act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
- Facilitated peer support groups and taught coping skills under clinician supervision.
- Maintained clean, safe, and therapeutic environment for clients
- Conducted intake assessments and gathered patient history.
Care giver - Garki Hospital - Abuja, Nigeria
(2012-06 - 2014-07)
- Provide age-appropriate preparation and support for 8–12 weekly procedures (IVs, lumbar punctures, imaging), using distraction and coping techniques to reduce child distress.
- Developed a pre-op educational packet for families that reduced pre-procedure anxiety scores by measured improvement in unit feedback surveys.
- Assisted with bedside therapeutic play, procedural support, and sibling programming across oncology and surgery units.
- Led weekly playroom programming and therapeutic play activities for hospitalized children (avg. 40 patients/month), increasing patient engagement and cooperation with care.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments, document interventions in EMR, and coordinate care plans with nurses, social workers, and physicians.
