Virgil Waller
Phone: 213-***-****
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position working as a Psychiatric /Mental Health Technician while contributing to the overall success of the facility and/or company.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
American Health Services 07/26/22-Current
Dispensing Nurse (LPT)
Facilitated groups
Dispensed Medications
Supervised Medical Assistants & Counseling Staff
Trumpet Behavioral Health Antioch, CA 12/2018-07/24/2022
ABA PT RBT
Worked one on one, in a classroom setting, utilizing the model of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Prepared materials and taught lessons that supported each child's growth towards their individual goals.
Collected data, charted findings, and provided reports to parents and behavior analysts.
Utilized crisis training, when necessary, to maintain the safety of students and coworkers.
Collaborated with supervising BCBA's to develop and update intervention and treatment plans.
Conducted preference assessments, Functional Behavior Assessments, Functional Analyses and The Assessment of Basic Learning and Language Skills.
Completed over 1500 hours of direct and indirect field experience supervised by a BCBA.
Created, organized, and presents staff trainings on Measuring Behavior and Functions of Behavior using Power-Point slides, practice scenarios, and lectures.
Palm View Retreat Vallejo, CA 8/2017-11/2018
Executive Director LPT/ Administrator
Planning and operation of annual budget.
Establishing employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-as Palm View Retreat’s primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media and the general public. to-day operation of the nonprofit.
Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations throughout the state and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance Palm View Retreat’s Mission.
Report to and work closely with the Board of Directors to seek their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising and to increase the overall visibility of the Foundation throughout the State.
Supervise, collaborate with organization staff.
Strategic planning and implementation.
Oversee organization Board and committee meetings.
Oversee marketing and other communications efforts.
Review and approve contracts for services.
Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.
Crestwood Behavioral Health Vallejo, CA 2/2012- 5/2016
Quality Assurance Coordinator/ LPT Unit Supervisor
Administered medication & treatments ordered by the Physician, conducted group therapy with patients. Provided therapeutic interactions with patients to assist them in identifying sources of anxiety. Reviewed and audited health information records, progress notes, recovery Service Plans & Assessments. Supervised nursing Staff and provided in-services on infection control emergency management and medication administration.
San Quentin State Prison Psychiatric Inpatient Program (PIP) San Quentin, CA 2/2013-10/2015
Senior Psychiatric Technician
Medication administration, group therapy, quality audit of health information records, followed Title 9 & Title 22 requirements and CARF Standards. Supervised nursing staff and provided in-services on crisis intervention and infection control.
Napa State Hospital (DMH) & (DDS) Napa Valley, CA 10/2002- 2/2012
Psychiatric Technician
Administered medications ordered by the physician, facilitated groups, Provided Exceptional nursing care to patients, maintained therapeutic milieu by using therapeutic communication.
EDUCATION
Associate of Science in Psychiatric Technology
Napa Valley College December 2003
Bachelor of Science Psychology
Kentucky State University May 2021
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Assault Crisis Training (PRO-ACT) Crestwood Behavioral Health, Vallejo, CA - 3/2012
Solano County Emergency Medical Response Summit, Fairfield, CA - 8/2013
California Hospital Association Disaster Planning for California After Action Reporting, Sacramento, CA - 9/2013
Adult Residential Facility Initial Certification, Oakland, CA - 1/2014
Administrator Certification Community Care Licensing (Current) #600-***-**** - 1/5/2015
Center for Domestic Preparedness (FEMA) Technical Emergency Response Training for Chemical Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, & Explosive (CBRNE), Anniston, AL - 6/2014
Homeland Security Center for Rad/Nuclear Training at the Nevada National Security Site (CTOS/NNSA/NSO) Sponsored by UNLV Weapons of Mass Destruction Radiological/Nuclear Hazardous Materials Technicians Course, Las Vegas, NV - 8/2/2014
California Hospitals Association Disaster Planning for Hospitals (Mass Casualty in a Rural Town, Sacramento, CA - 9/2014
American Heart Association BLS CPR Certification expires 06/2024