Erroll Strickland
Elgin,OK
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Representative
Kiowa Tribe Of Oklahoma
Carnegie , OK
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Kiowa tribe of Oklahoma Provided health, health promotion, and disease prevention to the Kiowa Community
- Helped prevent higher mortality rates through education and disease prevention
- Helped reduce Tobacco in take by over 20% by using smoking cessation techniques.
- Evaluated patients for effective triage and treatment.
- Helped vulnerable individuals navigate complex healthcare system.
- Diagnosed and treated or referred patients to community resources.
- Demonstrated respect for staff, volunteers and patients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Maintained confidentiality and privacy during exams to comply with legal requirements and protect patient dignity.
- Explained required eligibility applications to patients and helped complete applications for services.
- Provided complex counseling and identified alternative resources for patient care.
- Managed enrollment, transportation and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.
- Contacted clients in person, by phone or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions.
Behavioral Health Technician
US Army
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Paraprofessional Behavioral Health Tech and NCO managed and treated 250K in both inpatient and outpatient capacities
- Supervised team of 30 civilian and military and managed Hand receipt more than $500K in equipment
- Served as Suicide Prevention Manager, resulting in more than 15,000 personnel being properly trained in suicide prevention and awareness
- Collected, interpreted, and disseminated Behavioral Health demographics and statistics to entire division.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
- Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance and restocked supplies to support program needs.
- Prepared and submitted daily reports to management.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Associate of Science -
05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
05.2022
Associate of Science - Humanities
07.2004
Skills
- Adaptability
- Complex data manager
- Chronic illness understanding
- Reasoning ability
- Informational materials
- Supervisory experience
- Team Supervision
- Public outreach
- Schedule Coordination
- Scheduling patient appointments
Timeline
Community Health Representative - Kiowa Tribe Of Oklahoma
01.2017 - 01.2018
Behavioral Health Technician - US Army
01.2006 - 01.2015
Connors State College - Associate of Science,
California State University, Sacramento - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Connors State College - Associate of Science, Humanities