Alyssa Gonzales
San Bernardino,CA
Summary
Competent knowledgeable about behavioral health program requirements, support strategies and skill-building techniques. Focused on helping clients improve wellbeing and functioning by preventing substance abuse and improving confidence. Hardworking, reliable, and dedicated. Energetic professional performs assessments, monitors behavior and helps develop treatment plans. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs. Offers skills in task prioritization and task management. Patient-focused i offer strong background in psychiatric care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Programmer
Shandin Hills Behavioral Center
07.2022 - Current
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines while managing sensitive patient information, maintaining privacy and trust among clients.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based behavioral interventions and strategies.
- Assisted patients in developing individualized goals for recovery and provided ongoing support throughout the process.
- Prepared and submitted daily reports to treatment team.
- Mentored new Behavioral Health Technicians joining the team, sharing best practices and helping them acclimate quickly to their new role responsibilities.
- Enhanced patient engagement in their treatment plan through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress, enabling effective adjustments to treatment plans as needed.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for patients to share experiences and discuss coping strategies.
- Established rapport with diverse populations by utilizing strong cultural competence skills during interactions with both patients and their families alike.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with industry best practices and emerging trends for the delivery of effective mental health services.
- Coordinated with external community resources as necessary, ensuring seamless transitions for patients requiring additional support services upon discharge from the facility.
- Conducted assessments for accurate diagnoses, leading to the development of personalized treatment plans.
- Educated families on mental health conditions and available resources, empowering them to better support their loved one''s journey towards wellness.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of resident/clients.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising nurse.
- Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients in collaboration with mental health professionals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Taylion Academy
San Bernardino, CA06.2017
Skills
- Conflict de-escalation
- Documentation skills
- De-escalation Strategies
- Mental Health Support
- Conflict Resolution
- Crisis handling
- Patient Observation
- Group facilitation
- Multicultural Competence
- Rounds management
- Patient Assessment
- Crisis Intervention
- Self-Care Practices
- Emergency Response
- Suicide Prevention
- Infection control understanding
- Housekeeping skills
- ADL support
- Behavioral Management
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Social Skills Development
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Group Instruction
- HIPAA Requirements
- Active Listening
- Decision-Making
- Behavior Observation
- Group Therapy
- Behavioral support
- Vitals monitoring
- Employee Training
- Rapport Building
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Assistance
- Nursing Assistance
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Patient Counseling
Timeline
Programmer
Shandin Hills Behavioral Center
07.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Taylion Academy
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