Derrian Merritt
Tallahassee, FL
**************@*****.***
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Psychiatric Technician
Biogensys - Tallahassee, FL
September 2021 to March 2024
Perform assessments, create individual treatment plans and educational programs that are appropriate and tailored to clients needs.Assist consumers in everyday living skills on a daily basis, as well as documentation such as behavioral patterns, sleep and fluid intake etc.. Also maintain a safe environment at all times.
Mental Health Technician
Apalachee Center - Tallahassee, FL
March 2021 to March 2022
Provide therapeutic care and monitor patients conditions. Aides help patients in their daily activities and ensure a safe and clean environment
Unit Treatment Rehabilitation Specialist
Florida State Hospital - Chattahoochee, FL
February 2015 to October 2020
•Assist patients to and from medical appointments. Maintain sight sound supervision on the ward also assist in transports also help residents with everyday living skills also collect data on residents Direct Care Worker
Celebration Group Homes - Marianna, FL
August 2015 to June 2018
Assist consumers in everyday living skills on a daily basis, prepare meals as well as documentation such as behavioral patterns, sleep and fluid intake etc.. Also maintain a safe environment at all times. Behavior Program Specialist
Pathways/ Sunland - Marianna, FL
March 2012 to August 2015
Perform assessments, create individual treatment plans and educational programs that are appropriate and tailored to the needs residents tasks, such as completing progress notes, maintaining case files or consulting with different providers such as physicians or social services agencies. Juvenile Justice Residential Officer
Dozier School For Boys - Marianna, FL
January 2006 to July 2011
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions also maintain a safe and sound supervision also conduct transports also help youth with daily living skills conduct monthly on each youth as well as collecting data such as sleep data fluid intake behavioral patterns and more Receptionist
Sallie Mae - Marianna, FL
October 2005 to June 2011
Interviewing clients verifying information to determine eligibility comparing clients information to requirements. Giving them the best options that is available also creating a comfort environment. CSM Customer Service Manager
Walmart - Marianna, FL
August 2004 to September 2005
Contacting customers who have complained and work with them to resolve their issues promoting a positive work environment and lead by example
Education
High School graduate
Marianna, FL
Skills
• CPR Certified
• Mental Health
• Customer Service
• Data Collection
• Developmental Disabilities Experience
• Crisis Intervention
• Crisis Management
• Autism Experience
• Social Work
• Behavioral Therapy
• Behavioral Health
• Motivational Interviewing
• Microsoft Office
• Management
• Childcare
• Senior care
• Cleaning
• Patient care
• Caregiving
• Customer service
• HIPAA
• Communication skills
• Office experience
• Customer acquisition
• Hospitality
• Hospital experience
• Guest services
• Problem management
• Behavioral therapy
• Home & community care
• Home health
• Research
• Surveillance
• Data collection
• Security
• Negotiation
• Custodial experience
• Commercial cleaning
• Floor care
• Restaurant experience
• Leadership
• Restaurant management
• QuickBooks
Certifications and Licenses
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Non-CDL Class C
Additional Information
These are some qualities and skills in have are problem solving adaptability Strong Work Ethic also a team player and I hold myself to a higher standard act quick in handling Pressure last but not lease a man with integrity