Behavioral Health Technician

*** ******** ******* ***** *** #** matthews, NC **105

Phone 704-***-**** • E-mail ***********@*****.***

John Jason lutz

Objective

To secure employment in a professional setting which will allow me to utilize the education, training and skills developed over the years as a professional.

Professional Experience

Monarch SECU YOUTH CRISIS CENTER 7/2024 to Present

Behavioral Health Technician

The primary responsibility of the Behavioral Health Technician is to provide care to individuals and families who receive services through our Crisis Program. Provide care to individuals receiving services in a manner that ensures safety, client’s rights, confidentiality, comfort, dignity and a therapeutic environment. Carry out functions that contribute to the effectiveness and safety of the unit including crisis intervention, taking vital signs, observation of individuals, responsible for maintaining inventory supplies and making appropriate requisitions. Work with clients and families and other team members to ensure the crisis stabilization unit provides individuals receiving services with a safe and supportive environment consistent with recovery concepts and person-centered planning. Coordinate and / or implement skilled level activities involving the care, treatment, and training of individuals receiving services on the crisis unit.

2 INC. Entertainment Group 3/2020 to Present

Chief Executive Officer/Founder

Coordinate and oversee the daily business operations of a multi-media company that focuses on music production, music publishing and artist development. Provide supervision and insight to marketing/promotional campaigns regarding new artists as well as current roster artists. Oversee the musical production of music slated for regional and national distribution.

Mosaic Pediatric Therapy 2/2022 to 5/2023

Behavioral Therapist

Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships by paring oneself as a reinforcing entity and building the value for the client of social interaction with the BT. Prompts safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills. Fades prompts appropriately to promote both successful and independent responding. Increases the frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors by providing access to reinforcers (desired items/actions, attention, or removal of demands/aversive situations.) Accurately collects behavior data including A-B-C, count frequency, duration, latency, inter-response time, event, and interval-based recording. Follows the treatment plan goals and interventions utilizing sound judgment and seeks out appropriate consultation. Collaborates with family and treatment team members to provide treatment effectively and without disruption to the environment or other individuals in the environment. Educate parents on reinforcement and early intervention information. Educates all those involved about the role of ABA-based interventions and BT, and functions within boundaries of the BT role in providing treatment.

Rebound Behavioral Health 9/2018 to 01/2020

Behavioral Health Associate (PRN)

Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment. Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed. Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in a patient's medical record. Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff. Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff. Oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens. May obtain a patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and documented in the patient record. Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills. Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals. Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.

2 DEEP, INC. 9/2008 to 9/2018

Chief Executive Officer/Founder

Coordinate and oversee the daily business operations of a multi-media company that focuses on music production, music publishing and artist development. Provide supervision and insight to marketing/promotional campaigns regarding new artists as well as current roster artists. Oversee the musical production of music slated for national distribution.

Ebenezer Baptist Church 2/2003 to 9/2008

Director of Media Ministries/Public Relations Coordinator

Coordinate all programs at the church that require the usage of the audio/visual department. Plan and coordinate outreach projects in partnership with non-profit and various community resources and agencies. Work as the in house graphic design artist to create flyers, newsletters, posters and various special projects.

Mecklenburg Co. Sheriff’s Office (WRRC) 5/2001 to 7/2004

Community Release Coordinator/Intern Supervisor

Coordinate/verify the daily activities of 40+ inmates in the community ranging from NA/AA meeting attendance, home visitations, outside counseling referrals and individual counseling. Provide supervision for the intern program through the local universities.

Mecklenburg Co. Sheriff’s Office (WRRC) 2/1997 to 5/2001

Counselor/Resident Supervisor

Utilized reality therapy based counseling to inmate population while facilitating relapse prevention groups and the administering of drug screens and alco-sensors. Developed and implemented master treatment plans for a caseload of 15 inmates with special needs, ranging from mental health, criminal thinking and domestic violence issues.

MATTA, INC 8/1996 to 2/1997

Behavior Modification Technician

Supervised a group home for male adolescents with behavioral problems. Conducted one on one counseling sessions and managed the daily activities of the home including direct supervision of the health care technician staff. Developed and implemented treatment plans.

Education

NYU Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music 9/2021 to 10/2022

New York, Ny

Certificate of Completion

Music Industry Essentials

St. Andrews Presbyterian College 8/1992 to 5/1995

Laurinburg, NC Bachelor of Arts

Psychology, Business and Allied Health

Western Nebraska Community College 8/1991 to 5/1992

Scottsbluff, NE

Associate of Arts

Psychology and Business

Skills

●Experienced with various graphic design and software packages

●Proficient in working with Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, etc.)

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