Behavioral Health Specialist and Care Coordinator

Tucson, AZ *****

917-***-**** ***************@*****.***

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Psychiatric population familiarity

Parenting skills educator

Exceptional problem solver

Superior communication skills

Solution-focused counseling

Family therapy aptitude

Outreach programming specialist

Dementia and Alzheimer's

familiarity

Behavioral Health

09/2018 - 01/2020 Proud Moments ABA New York, NY Behavioral Technician

Worked collaboratively with a BCBA supervisor to implement basic principles and teaching procedures of ABA therapy. Arrived on time and prepared therapy sessions. Delivered 1:1 instruction consistent with best practice in ABA therapy. Collected detailed behavior and skill acquisition data during sessions and input into an electronic device, logging all hours and data accurately. Very responsive to the needs and direction of clients, their families and supervisors. 11/2017 - 12/2018 Willow Gardens Memory Care New Rochelle, NY Care Manager

Front-line leadership role within a residential care setting. Responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations. Served as liaison between management, clinical staff, and the community.

08/2016 - 09/2017 Fancy Feet Dance Studio Bronx, NY Administrative Assistant ( Temp )

Received and screened a high volume of internal and external communications, including email and mail. Received and distributed faxes and mail in a timely manner.

08/2015 - 02/2016 Family Care Plus Stratford, CT Caretaker

Treated two chronic care patients, handled medication, wound care and nutrition. Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Also coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.

03/2011 - 02/2012 SCO Family Services Bronx, NY

Direct Care Counselor ( Temp )

Completed documentation for all clients attending group sessions. Supported Teandra A. Richards

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residential clients in completing tasks such as toileting, brushing teeth and general hygiene. Communicated regularly with family members and significant others during the treatment process.

08/2010 - 02/2011 Services for the underserved Bronx, NY Residential Aide (Temp)

Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files. 04/2009 - 08/2010 Unique People Services Bronx, NY Administrative Assistant (Temp)

Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients. Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.

05/2024 Walden University Minneapolis, MN

Master of Science: Hospital Administration

12/2019 John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY, United States Bachelor of Arts: Forensic Psychology

06/2017 LaGuardia Community College Queens,NY, US

Associate of Applied Science: Psychology

Minor in Drugs and Human Behavior, Concentration in Neuroscience, and Member and President of the Psychology Club.

Walden University Minneapolis, MN

Doctor of Healthcare Administration

University of Anguilla School of Medicine Boca Raton, FL M.D.: Medicine

Phi Chi Medical Fraternity Member

Internal Medicine Interest Group Member

Urology RWG Lead with Medical Students Advisory Board, International Journal of Clinical Research

Director of SLT & travel of Medlife, at the Saint Vincent and Grenadines Chapter within SJSM

Voluntarily created and implemented Bi-weekly workshops, for teens who have siblings with Mental disabilities and mental illnesses. A moderator at Laguardia Community College, second Annual Social Science Student, and Faculty Psychology Conference. In the Fall of 2012 where I performed duties as Psychology club president. Led research on the psychology of music with colleagues Fall 2012 Peer Review Certified

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