Mental Health Technician
Resume:
Vincent Molina
Charleston, SC *****
***********@*****.***
• 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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