Courtney Cavette
Detroit, Michigan 48205
CAREER OBJECTIVES
To be part of a team of professionals whom I can contribute to, learn from and collaborate with in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for peoples with acute psychiatric and behavioral crisis.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Professional experience includes competencies in the following areas: independent thinking, outstanding communication skills, interpersonal and problems solving abilities, strong listening skills and a calm and diplomatic approach to handling a crisis.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BEHAVOIRAL CENTER OF MICHIGAN 10/10-06/11
Mental Health Technician Warren, Michigan
Duties: Documentation, interacting with patients, leading group therapy, maintaining a therapeutic environment. De-escalating acute psychiatric crisis, restraining patients according to protocol, observing and directing patient behavior appropriately. Providing assistance as requested by the registered nurse and obtaining vital signs.
CIRCLE OF LIFE 09/06-04/09
Mental Health Technician Detroit, Michigan
Duties: Documentation, interacting with patients and families, leading group therapy with adults and children, maintaining a therapeutic environment, de-escalating acute psychiatric crisis, restraining patients according to protocol, observing and directing patient behavior appropriately, providing assistance as requested by the registered nurse and obtaining vital signs and drawing blood.
DON BOSCO HALL 08/03-06/06
Child Care Worker Detroit, Michigan
Duties: Documentation, interacting with teenage boys, leading group therapy, transporting and supervising public outings, observing and directing resident’s behavior, leading group therapy, de-escalating acute heightened situations with a calm and diplomatic approach, cook, draw blood and obtain vitals and pass medications.
AURORA HEALTHCARE INC 07/98-12/01
Mental Health Technician Detroit, Michigan
Duties: Documentation, interacting with patients, leading group therapy, maintaining a therapeutic environment, de-escalating acute psychiatric crisis, restraining patients according to protocol, observing and directing patients behavior appropriately, providing assistance as requested by the registered nurse, obtaining vital signs and drawing blood.
EDUCATION
Wayne County Community College District
Central State University
Flint Academy
REFRENCES UPON REQUEST