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Dedicated Mental Health Technician (MHT) with a background in behavioral healthcare. Empathetic and practical
mental health professional interested in holistic therapy. Currently involved in monitoring and analyzing patient
behavior, documenting crucial observations for tailored care strategies. Proficient in delivering essential services,
including meal provision, treatment plan facilitation, and hygiene maintenance. Skilled in implementing Direct
Care Services, ensuring compliance with regulations. Adept at patient limit-setting, de-escalation techniques, and
CONTAC maintaining accurate electronic health records. Seeking a career in an environment with growth opportunities
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Behavioral Analysis and Tailored Care: In-depth monitoring and analysis of patient behavior, with meticulous
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documentation. Contributed to refining care strategies by providing healthcare providers with relevant data.
= Direct Care Services and Regulatory Compliance: Implemented and oversaw Direct Care Services for diverse
AREAS OF EXPERTISE populations, ensuring consistent adherence to stringent state and federal regulations. Maintained high
standards of care and supervision.
Behavior Analysis = Psychotherapeutic Interventions: Administered evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, tailoring
eects techniques to address individual patient needs. Contributed to fostering a supportive treatment environment.
= Crisis Management and De-escalation: Proficient in executing patient restraint protocols and employing
AE aie various de-escalation techniques. Implemented patient limit-setting to maintain a secure and therapeutic
Treatment Facilitation environment.
= Documentation Excellence and Regulatory Adherence: Maintained accurate electronic health records,
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ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Demonstrated meticulous documentation practices that
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Assignment Management
Direct Care
Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire —- Houston, TX Feb 2023 - Present
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MHT PSYCH
Pe Oe ta nance Monitored and analyzed shifts in patient behavior, meticulously documenting observations to furnish
healthcare providers with pertinent data for refining tailored care strategies
Treatment Environment = Delivered essential services to incoming youth within the program, encompassing meal provision, treatment
plan facilitation, clothing distribution, hygiene product supply, and the efficient assignment of shower and
bedroom facilities.
pe eens = Implemented Direct Care Services for adults and children, ensuring consistent adherence to state and federal
regulations and maintaining appropriate supervision levels at all times
Ret lore Rerla = Sustained a continuous focus on meeting state and federal requirements through diligent supervision in the
provision of Direct Care Services to adults and children, ensuring a high standard of care and compliance.
= Administered evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, tailoring therapeutic techniques to address
Ponte a ee individual patient needs and contributing to the creation of a supportive treatment environment.
= Maintained accurate and up-to-date electronic health records, ensuring compliance with regulatory
CPI Techniques standards and facilitating seamless communication within the healthcare team.
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De-escalation Skills
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= Ensured compliance with professional standards, meticulously adhering to policies, procedures, and federal,
rhea cary state, and local regulations, including rigorous adherence to Joint Commission standards.
= Provided comprehensive support to patients, aiding in laundry, meal assistance, bathroom functions, and
safeguarding personal belongings. Delivered attentive assistance to at-risk or physically challenged patients,
Behavior Reporting addressing mobility needs as required
= Proficient in executing patient restraint protocols, including physical holds, seclusion placement under RN
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PE guidance, and application of CPI techniques, consistently following established policies and procedures.
Guidelines Adherence = Exhibited adeptness in implementing patient limit-setting and employing various de-escalation techniques to
maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
REFERENCE = Ensured meticulous documentation practices, consistently meeting and exceeding current standards and
policies to uphold the highest levels of accuracy and compliance.
Available upon request. = Managed telephone inquiries with professionalism, efficiently directing calls and taking messages to facilitate
seamless communication within the healthcare setting.
Endeavors ~ San Antonio, TX Sep 2013 — Jan 2022
Travel MHT Refugee
= Actively communicated and documented any observed changes in patient behavior or condition to the Registered Nurse, promptly addressing and
reporting unusual incidents to ensure comprehensive patient care.
= Implemented a proficient and directive approach when engaging with patients at the defensive level, skillfully establishing and enforcing clear limits
to maintain a structured and secure healthcare environment.
= Applied advanced de-escalation techniques to pre-emptively address potential acting-out behaviors, showcasing a commitment to promoting a
therapeutic atmosphere conducive to patient well-being.
= Exhibited a nuanced understanding of and adherence to seclusion/restraint guidelines, demonstrating awareness of patient rights within emergency
situations and consistently upholding ethical standards in healthcare practices.
= Managed a comprehensive database of refugee profiles, meticulously tracking travel documentation, medical records, and other critical information
to facilitate accurate and efficient travel planning
= Conducted regular audits of travel-related processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategic enhancements to streamline
operations, reduce costs, and enhance overall program efficiency
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CERTIFIED in CAN — Houston Community College Present
Medical billing and coding certification — Milwaukee Career College Sep 2010 —Jun2011
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= AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Feb 2023 - Feb 2025
* Chinese Community Center — Attending CNA program,