Ademola Smith
Chicago,IL
Summary
Very compassionate mental health technician who has an extensive knowledge of various mental health diagnoses and psychotropic medications. Understands appropriate intervention techniques and possesses good social, verbal and documentation abilities. Dedicated Mental Health Counselor with 5+ years of work in mental health, social services. Extensively trained in diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders, behavioral disorders and learning disabilities. Works well in clinic-based or provider-based practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Nurse Source Staffing Agency
05.2019 - Current
- Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions
- Directs or assists in patient activities (structured and unstructured) and assists in group therapy
- Supervise daily routines and responsibilities of children and ensure performance of daily self-care tasks, and assist when necessary
- Participates in unit staff meetings, hospital committees, program development and innovations which will enhance the quality of services provided to patients.
- Established a safe environment for clients to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgment or retribution.
- Continually updated professional knowledge by attending conferences, trainings, and workshops related to advancements in the field of mental health counseling.
- Reduced crisis intervention needs by proactively monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment approaches as necessary.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergencies, deescalating situations and connecting individuals with appropriate resources for ongoing support.
Mental Health Technician
Whitecap Nursing Agency
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions
- Directs or assists in patient activities (structured and unstructured) and assists in group therapy
- Supervise daily routines and responsibilities of children and ensure performance of daily self-care tasks, and assist when necessary
- Participates in unit staff meetings, hospital committees, program development and innovations which will enhance the quality of services provided to patients.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Education
Bachelors In Art -
Illinois State University
Bloomington, IL05.2018
Bachelor of Science -
University of Lagos
Nigeria01.2014
High School Diploma -
Lasmock Kankon Badagry
Nigeria01.2009
Skills
- Extremely committed and organized
- Exceptional time management skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to handle working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- A team player possessing leadership and team building abilities
- Highly reliable and responsible
- Bilingual
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Intercultural intelligence and culturally conscious
- Professional appearance
- Adept technical and computer skills
- A strong level of motivation and self-control
- Crisis Intervention
- Individual Counseling
- Suicide Prevention
Certification
- CPI
- CPR
- First Aid
References
References are available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Whitecap Nursing Agency
09.2019 - 03.2021
Mental Health Counselor
Nurse Source Staffing Agency
05.2019 - Current
Bachelors In Art -
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science -
University of Lagos
High School Diploma -
Lasmock Kankon Badagry
- CPI
- CPR
- First Aid