Mental Health Technician - Reliable Healthcare Services, LLC - Las Vegas, NV
(2025-10)
- Assesses immediate factors affecting a child's s immediate safety upon intake into Child Haven and develops and implements immediate strategies to safeguard the child.
- Modifies inappropriate behavior and builds new skills through implementation of the Child Haven Active Teaching Treatment Approach.
- Assesses children's on-going behavior, targets inappropriate behaviors and develops and implements teaching treatment plans to modify the targeted behavior; evaluates effectiveness of the plan and recommends modifications.
- Counsels children on adjustment problems and family and personal relationships.
- Facilitates group meetings to address children's issues, teach problem-solving skills and to develop self-governing skills.
- Meets weekly with assigned children to review progress on the treatment plan, revise target behaviors and treatment strategies and review privileges earned or lost.
- Intervenes and, when necessary, restrains children who are out of control and are at risk of harming themselves or others.
- Serves as a contributing team member in case planning and placement planning for children; facilitates, supervises and documents parental and sibling visitation, uses various assessment and screening tools to identify needs and strengths of children and families, uses sound case planning and therapeutic activities; uses case management activities of providing, coordinating, and facilitating needed services and interventions.
Behavioral Health Technician - Anchor point teen treatment - Las Vegas, NV
(2024-10 - 2026-02)
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Identified behaviors that required intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and advance skillset.
- Promoted a safe, therapeutic environment by enforcing facility policies and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
- Educated patients on coping strategies and self-help techniques to better manage their mental health symptoms.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
Crisis Counselor - Elevance Health (anthem) - Las Vegas, NV
(2024-09 - 2026-02)
- Assessed clients' needs and developed personalized safety plans to ensure their well-being
- Provided immediate crisis intervention and support to individuals experiencing mental health crises
- Delivered compassionate counseling services to individuals of diverse backgrounds, fostering a safe and nonjudgmental environment
- Responded promptly to crisis calls and effectively managed high-stress situations with professionalism and empathy
- Utilized active listening skills to understand clients' concerns, validate their emotions, and provide appropriate guidance
- Documented all client interactions accurately and maintained confidentiality of sensitive information in compliance with legal requirements
- Participated in regular training sessions to enhance knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and stay updated on best practices in the field
- Collaborated with law enforcement, medical professionals, and other community resources to coordinate appropriate care for clients in crisis
- Coordinated follow-up care for clients after crisis resolution, connecting them with ongoing mental health services as needed
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, and case managers to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients
Behavior Technician - Silver State Pediatrics - Las Vegas, NV
(2023-01 - 2024-08)
- Assisted boys ages 9-17 with developmental disabilities in a residential setting.
- Provided direct support and supervision to participants in home, community, and work settings, modeling appropriate behavioral and functional life skills to encourage greater independence.
- Participated in crisis intervention and de-escalation procedures.
- Responded appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of residents.
- Assisted with ADL, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene.
- Provided supervision and transportation to appointments, community events, and activities.
- Observed, documented, and reported daily progress toward goals and objectives.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
Mental Health Technician - Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital - Las Vegas, NV
(2022-10 - 2024-02)
- Encouraged patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational and other therapeutic activities that enhanced interpersonal skills and develop social relationships.
- Collaborated with and assisted doctors, psychologists and rehabilitation therapists in working with mentally ill, emotionally disturbed and developmentally disabled patients to treat, rehabilitate and return patients to community.
- Restrained violent, potentially violent and suicidal patients by verbal and physical means as required.
- Developed and taught strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
- Worked alongside registered behavioral technicians on the newly developed special needs unit in order improve the quality of life for patients who struggle with independence due to developmental disorders.
- Aided patients in performing tasks, such as bathing or keeping beds, clothing, or living areas clean.
- Monitored patients physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior and physical.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
Behavioral Health Technician - Seven Hills Behavioral Health Hospital - Henderson, NV
(2022-08 - 2023-10)
- Monitored patients physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior and physical ailments to medical staff.
- Trained new employees on procedures to follow with psychiatric patients.
- Took and recorded measures of patients physical condition, using devices such as thermometers and blood pressure gauges.
- Worked alongside charge and medication nurses primarily on the geriatric, detox and drug dependency and acute adult psychiatric units.
- Stocked patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding and grooming tasks.
- Established special connections with patients through empathy and relationship-building techniques.
- Answered patient call signals, signal lights or bells to determine patient needs.
- Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
Safety Partner - Sentara Norfolk General Hospital - Norfolk, VA
(2021-07 - 2022-08)
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Behavioral Health Technician - Pyramid Healthcare - Newport News, VA
(2021-08 - 2022-07)
- Assist with patient intake process. Guarantee that patients are being properly accumulated in their assigned programs.
- Provided direct rehabilitative services to persons who have a substance use disorder and require residential supervision.
- Conducted and documented mandatory routine room and safety checks.
- Transport patients to and from scheduled activities, meals and therapeutic groups.
- Provide comfort and support for those who are going through the detox process.
- Built rapport with individuals, maintained therapeutic relationships, and developed and implemented treatment plans based on assessments.
- Guarantee all needs are met and all concerns are addressed to ensure patient safety and quality of treatment.
- Facilitate recreational activities and groups.
- Observed individuals for typical and atypical behavior, and provided therapeutic and crisis interventions, followed by required documentation.
- Aide designated nurses during medication disbursement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop, implement and track treatment plans.
- Helped individuals set goals and implement strategies to meet their objectives.
Security Officer - Securitas Security Services - Norfolk, VA
(2021-07 - 2022-07)
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Contacted law enforcement in case of unauthorized persons, documents and materials.
- Permitted entry with escort for approved persons into secure locations.
- Guided periodic property safety inspections and oversaw remedial action for potential hazards.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Secured personal and company goods against robbery, vandalism and illegal entry.
- Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals for screening and detention in order to
Mental Health Technician - Kempsville Center For Behavioral Health - Norfolk, VA
(2021-05 - 2022-07)
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- 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.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
Petty Officer Third Class - Department Of Defence - Norfolk, VA
(2019-02 - 2021-05)
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Supervised manual and automated supply strategies, and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Mentored and supervised 30 personnel within unit, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Coordinated with personnel to develop strategic plans for unit actions.
