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Mental Health Technician

Location:
Salem, OR, 97302
Posted:
August 04, 2020

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Vincent Molina

Charleston, SC *****

ade203@r.postjobfree.com

772-***-****

• Advanced Psychiatric Care Technician with over 14 years of experience in admissions processes in maximum, medium, and minimum-security forensic units

• Skilled in Juvenile Justice System securities and care processes and fully trained in preceptor duties for unit operations

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Mental Health Technician (MHT)

Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health - Charleston, SC January 2020 to Present

• Currently working on the Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit

• Assist with those suffering from various acute mental illnesses

• Trained and up to date on CPI and BLS certifications

• Responsible for training new staff

• Lead therapy groups

Psychiatric Technician Preceptor

Carilion New River Valley Medical Center - Christiansburg, VA September 2017 to December 2019

• Organized, prioritized, and provided nursing care in accordance with unit standards

• According to unit standards, completed admission/discharge processes, procedures, protocols and documentation

• Conducted consistent and frequent patient safety rounds

• Provided patient treatments such as EKG and blood glucose testing.

• Acted as input/output patient advocate

• Organized and lead daily goals set by the psychiatric and nursing team.

• Managed patients with potential for aggressive and/or combative behavior towards self or others

• Ensured safety and well-being of patients, visitors, and staff

• Orientated, trained, and validated new team members Psychiatric Care Technician Advanced

Mendota Mental Health Institute/Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center - Madison, WI July 2008 to September 2017

Provided care and implementation of therapeutic treatment to adolescents and adults in a maximum- security environment

• Developed and administered patient treatment plans and provided counseling and feedback to residents

• Related therapeutically to residents in goal-directed, resident-centered recreation and diversional activities

• Promoted responsible independent behavior by demonstrating positive interpersonal relations, restorative conflict resolution, and creative problem solving

• Proved competency to administer seclusion/restraint procedures and interventions for aggression, and emergency/crisis mediation policies

• Properly executed security and security-related tasks, functions, and responsibilities necessary to ensure a safe and secure environment

• Daily observed, reported, reviewed, and recorded pertinent and vital data

• Trained new staff on the policies and procedures of the unit Education

High school diploma

Skills

• CPR Certified

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft Office

• Mental Health

• Documentation

• CPI, IOC EIT interventions (10+ years)

• CNA in madison, wi only (10+ years)

• training

• Organizational Skills

• Case Management

• Management

• Crisis Intervention

• Vital Signs

• Behavioral Health

• Crisis Management

• Group Therapy Conflict Resolution Social Perceptiveness Effective Leader Service Orientation Critical Thinking BLS Certified EIT and IOC Trained Psychiatric Technician Preceptor De-escalation Trained



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