Mental Health Specialist
Resume:
REGINALD
BRYSON
*********@*****.***
Chicago, IL 60608
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With over 5 years of experience in administration and supervision, adept at delivering safety and quality care to patients and residents. Strong leadership and organizational skills enable effective team management and smooth operations. Self-starter who takes initiative in driving results, while also being a valuable team player. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
SKILLS
• Suicide risk assessment
• Multicultural competence
• Self-care promotion
• Autism spectrum support
• Individual counseling
• Problem-solving
• Time management
• Certified in CPR/AED
• Crisis intervention
• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Mental health assessment
• Therapeutic interventions
• Clinical quality improvement
• Records management
• Adolescent counseling
• Learning disability awareness
• Behavior modification techniques
• Substance abuse counseling
• Nonviolent crisis intervention
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL
Business Communication: Business
Administration
Provident University
Wilmington, DE
Bachelor of Science: Psychology
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS
University of Illinois at Chicago - Psychiatric Counselor 1 Chicago, IL • 05/2020 - Current
Lake Behavioral Hospital - Mental Health Specialist Waukegan, IL • 09/2018 - Current
Allendale Association - Mental Health Specialist 2 Lake Villa, IL • 04/2012 - 09/2018
WORK HISTORY
Closely provides direct and continuous supervision of patients that have high risk behaviors and suicidal thoughts, drug overdose and psychological problems
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With policy/procedure that promote a safe, secure and humane environment for residents and staff
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This would include close monitoring of all resident activity to ensure that adequate security measures are met including making security checks, taking resident counts, and doing room checks at appropriate intervals to ensure that assigned sleeping quarter regulations and assignments are being observed
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Closely provides direct and continuous supervision of patients that have high risk behaviors and suicidal thoughts, drug overdose and psychological problems
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With policy/procedure that promote a safe, secure and humane environment for residents and staff
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This would include close monitoring of all resident activity to ensure that adequate security measures are met including making security checks, taking resident counts, and doing room checks at appropriate intervals to ensure that assigned sleeping quarter regulations and assignments are being observed
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Meet with families in their homes to provide educational activities and developmental programs
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• Developed service plans
Assist the needs of the children ages 0-3 and parents and provides resources and referrals
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• Provided child/parent activities utilizing the Parents As Teachers Registered Behavioral Tech
Illinois Department of Human Services - Residential Shift Supervisor Waukegan, IL • 04/2002 - 10/2010
curriculum
Made sure that all children in the program have their medical needs meet
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• Residential Shift Supervisor / Manager
As a major responsibility, oversees, supervises, and ensures the implementation of all safety, security, and sanitation plans
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Serves as a liaison to the Administrator on Duty (AOD) and Executive Director for all matters requiring administrative attention
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Initiates facility inspections consistent with policy and procedures and recommends any necessary corrective action plans
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Provides critical analysis and reports of issues and problem resolution related to the mission, goals, and objectives of division activities to the Executive Director
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