Mental Health Technician
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HINDOLO B SMITH
Current address
Houston, Texas.
Phone number: 404-***-****
Mental Health Technician
PROFESSIONAL
**/**/**** **/**/2019. GEORGIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL. ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
JOB OBJECTIVES
Seeking a job a mental health Technician to utilize my Expertise and acquired skills to provide support to patient who are needs help. To ensure that people with mental health problems have their rights respected and are safe from harm. To also enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervising and monitoring patients within the facility to ensure their safety
Observe and maintain an awareness of individuals’ behavior and physical whereabouts
Identify and report safety concerns
Coach patients to function independently in self-help and activity of daily living, including personal hygiene, feeding, grooming, etiquette, and social skill
Observe and document patient’s progress and report observations to appropriate staff
Recognize, prevent, and intervene in situations in which a client may have been a danger to self or others
Completed required documentation in the individual’s and unit record
Provide staff with relief coverage for break periods by appropriately supervising patients or answering telephone
Continuously monitor the individual response to treatment and behavioral activities.
Always supervise and assist individuals as needed.
To help support behavioral issues Client with skills and understanding.
Assists the nursing staff in performing all duties.
Assist in assessment of need for as well as the application and removal and use restraint.
Aware of patient behavioral issues, and observation making rounds as necessary.
Performing comprehensive risk assessments on patients.
Educating patients families about the patient mental health issues and educating them on how they can aid their treatment
09/08/2019…07/29/2021. Sun Behavioral Hospital. Houston, Tx. SEVERE MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL/PSYCHIATRY HOSPITAL.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provided training and support in all daily living skills including but not limited to nutrition, personal hygiene, health care, safety, communication, interpersonal relations, mobility, financial management, home management and use of leisure time as outlined in the individual service plan (ISP).
Ensured consumers were taking medication according to prescribed schedule.
Accompanied consumer and facilitated participation in visits for medical care, therapies, personal shopping, recreation and other community activities as needed.
Maintained and submitted required paperwork in a timely manner. (i.e.: time sheets, expense reports)
Attended and participated in Mandatory Staff Meetings and other training and events as required.
Communicated regularly with House Manager and/or Client Services Coordinator (as needed), on consumer’s progress, issues and concerns as they arise. Performed other duties as assigned.
04/07/2021 07/02/2024. SUN BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL. HOUSSTON, TX
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide basic care, therapy and assistance to patient with mental illness or developmental disabilities.
skills Aware of patient behavioral issues, and observation making rounds as necessary. Strong written and verbal communication
Excellent interpersonal skills to relate effectively with co-workers and patients
Ability to problem solve and de-escalate crisis situations
Experience with Individual, family, and group therapy practice
Previous psychiatric care experience
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Working knowledge of clinical diagnoses for mental health population Computer literacy and ability to conduct data entry Recognize, prevent, and intervene in situations in which a client may have been a danger to self or others
Completed required documentation in the individual’s and unit record
Provide staff with relief coverage for break periods by appropriately supervising patients or answering telephone
Continuously monitor the individual response to treatment and behavioral activities.
Always supervise and assist individuals as needed.
To help support behavioral issues Client with skills and understanding.
Assists the nursing staff in performing all duties.
Assist in assessment of need for as well as the application and removal and use restraint.
skills Aware of patient behavioral issues, and observation making rounds as necessary. Strong written and verbal communication
Excellent interpersonal skills to relate effectively with co-workers and patients
Ability to problem solve and de-escalate crisis situations
Experience with Individual, family, and group therapy practice
Previous psychiatric care experience
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Working knowledge of clinical diagnoses for mental health population
JOB DUITIES SKILLS
Vitals
Safety Care Trained
CPR/AED trained
First Aid
BLS Certification
Problem Solving
Life skills training
Document management
Dependable
Crisis Interventions
Team Player
Behavioral Management
Group Facilitation
Light Housekeeping
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