Aazyerein Reed
Houston
Summary
Patient-focused and empathetic professional with a strong background in both psychiatric support as a Psych Tech and care coordination as a Case Manager. Adept at building rapport with individuals facing mental health challenges, providing therapeutic support, conducting assessments, and connecting clients with essential resources to promote well-being and recovery.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician II
Cypress Creek Psychiatric Hospital
02.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired staff.
- Assist in discharge planning.
- Assist patients with their daily living.
- Q-15 Patient Observation.
- Assesses and documents patient vital signs, tracks their input and output, and promptly informs the RN of any deviations.
- Communicate and build rapport with patients in a therapeutic way, drawing upon trauma-informed practices and effective communication methods.
- Demonstrates the ability to identify behaviors that require intervention.
- Competent in helping to physically restrain a patient, initiating seclusion under the supervision of the registered nurse, and applying CPI or SAMA or HWC methods in compliance with established protocols.
- Assist in the implementation of treatment plans.
- Observes the patient's adherence to the guidelines for before and after procedures, including ECT protocols.
- Escorts patients on and off campus for medical emergencies and diagnostic procedures when required.
Caseworker/Support Staff Member
The Mend Center
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Operated phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Provided administrative support for various departments, contributing to the organization's smooth operation.
- Assessed individual clients' needs, determined service eligibility, and developed individualized plans.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients, fostering open communication and rapport building.
- Assists clients with access to community resources, promoting self-sufficiency and independence.
- Monitored case progress for timely and precise completion.
- Advocates for client rights and client interests at administrative meetings.
- Documented client progress and activities.
- Recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality of service.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for improved continuity of care.
Mental Health Technician
Ben Taub Hospital - Harris Health System
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Aided patients with their ADLs.
- Ensured vital signs were accurately and consistently documented.
- Delivered high-quality care to infectious patients.
- Supported physicians during emergent procedures in shock rooms.
- Assisted with wound care and dressing changes.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred the specimens to the laboratory for testing.
- Expedited admissions process by gathering essential information from incoming patients, enabling prompt care delivery.
- Managed inventory of supplies within the ER insuring proper stocking levels.
Registered Behavior Technician
Spectrum Of Hope
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Observed, monitored, and recorded problem behaviors through data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Provided intervention with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Assists clients in self-advocacy by teaching them effective communication strategies.
- Assisted Board Certified Behavior Analysts in designing personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's needs and goals.
- Developed rapport with clients and families.
- Assisted clients in obtaining independence through the teaching of daily living skills.
- Conducted functional assessments to identify triggers and develop targeted interventions for challenging behaviors.
- Led training sessions for new technicians, ensuring the team's overall skill set and quality of care.
- Taught families and caregivers in applying behavior intervention strategies, strengthening at-home support for clients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crosby High School
Crosby, TX06-2018
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment plan developing and implementation
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessment
- Discharge planning
- Trauma-informed care
- Patient advocacy
- Employee training
- Intake and eligibility determination
Certification
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
Timeline
Mental Health Technician II
Cypress Creek Psychiatric Hospital
02.2024 - 05.2025
Caseworker/Support Staff Member
The Mend Center
09.2022 - 01.2024
Mental Health Technician
Ben Taub Hospital - Harris Health System
12.2020 - 09.2022
Registered Behavior Technician
Spectrum Of Hope
01.2019 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Crosby High School
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