Attentive behavioral health specialist promoting great communication skills coupled with the capability to work independently and as a member of a highly effective team. A bilingual individual knowledgeable in finding appropriate resources and services for patients of all ages. Ready to take on new challenges by assisting patients with a organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Alarm Dispatcher
CENTRAL SECURITY COMMUNICATIONS
07.2005 - 11.2013
Coordinated communication between responding officers, dispatchers and other personnel on an ongoing basis.
Answered emergency alarm calls from around the country and dispatched appropriate emergency services.
FEMA OUTREACH SPECIALIST
North Range Behavioral Health
Fort Lupton, CO
10.2013 - 12.2014
Participated in outreach to provided support, crisis counseling, education and appropriate referrals in the northern Colorado region after the Flood of 2013.
Assisted with quarterly and final program reporting
Attended all FEMA-directed training programs.
Completed all FEMA-related forms and applications for people in crisis.
Behavioral Health Worker
NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH-CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM
Fort Lupton, CO
12.2014 - 09.2016
Implemented effective de-escalation techniques with clients.
Planned and used effective interventions with clients.
Visually monitored responses to mental illness or reactions to substance abuse medications.
Read and interpreted treatment/care plan instructions and recommendations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
Taught and demonstrated life skills that assist clients in their recovery or movement toward increased independence.
Effectively and positively communicated, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of individuals and constituencies, including under emotionally charged and stressful situations.
Worked with diverse populations and was culturally sensitive.
Performed tasks with a focus on exemplary customer service.- Maintained confidentiality.
Provided crisis intervention services to clients in need of immediate mental health assistance.
Lead Office Associate
NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL COUNSELING CENTER AT FORT L
Fort Lupton, CO
01.2016 - Current
Develop and maintain advanced record-keeping systems and procedures.
Organize, prioritize, and manage multiple functions at the front desk in a timely manner.
Communicate positively and effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of individuals and constituencies.
Perform advanced research, organize resources, and establish priorities related to the office setting.
Record and transcribe meeting minutes.
Coordinating probation/parole referrals for client services.
Verification of Health First Colorado (Medicaid), Medicare and third-party insurance for billing purposes
Perform tasks with a focus on scanning and updating client documents. Preparation of cash, credit cards for deposit.
Managed office staff, delegating tasks and monitoring progress.
Created and maintained filing systems for documents and records.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Aims Community College
Greeley, CO
06-2015
GED -
Emily Griffith Technical College
Denver, CO
06-2015
Skills
Crisis Intervention
Suicide Prevention
Trained in Psychological First Aid, Disaster Preparedness, and de escalation techniques
Respectfulness
Patience
Discipline
Enthusiasm
Dedication
Versatility
Verifying data accuracy
Document Preparation
Proofreading
Filing and data archiving
Word Processing
File Management
Document processing
Data Processing
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Office Associate
NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL COUNSELING CENTER AT FORT L
01.2016 - Current
Behavioral Health Worker
NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH-CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM
12.2014 - 09.2016
FEMA OUTREACH SPECIALIST
North Range Behavioral Health
10.2013 - 12.2014
Alarm Dispatcher
CENTRAL SECURITY COMMUNICATIONS
07.2005 - 11.2013
Associate of Arts -
Aims Community College
GED -
Emily Griffith Technical College
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