Amber Hill
Springfield,MO
Summary
Dedicated and ethical Mental Health Tech with extensive experience in behavioral health programs. Proficient in support strategies, risk assessment, crisis intervention, and psycho-education. Committed to improving clients' daily living through avoidance of harmful substances and ongoing support.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Preferred Family Healthcare Inc.
Springfield, MO
03.2024 - Current
- Led therapeutic group discussions for several patients
- Ensured safety protocols were followed throughout the facility.
- Monitored patient behavior in relation to treatments
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician or psychiatrist.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and treatments received.
- Mentored new Behavioral Health Technicians on best practices when interacting with clients and patients.
- Encouraged positive interactions between other Behavioral Health Technicians and clients and patients.
- Organized daily activities such as arts and crafts, games, music therapy., that promote healthy coping skills.
- Assisted in coordinating transportation for appointments outside the facility when necessary.
- Responded promptly to any emergency situations that may arise within the facility.
- Identified behaviors associated with substance abuse and recognized signs of being under influence of alcohol or drugs.
Womens Cold Weather Shelter
Safe to sleep
Springfield , MO
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted in organizing and distributing donated items to homeless clients.
- Provided food, clothing, hygiene products, and other resources to homeless individuals.
- Created detailed reports of client interactions for the shelter administrators.
- Developed relationships with community organizations that could provide additional support services for clients.
- Collaborated with other volunteers on special projects focused on helping the homeless population.
- Educated members of the public about homelessness through various outreach programs.
Education
Certified Peer Specialist - Certified Peer Support
Missouri Credentialing Board
Springfield, MO01-2024
Associate of Arts - Business Communication
Bryan College
Springfield, MOSkills
- Activity monitoring
- Crisis handling
- Conflict Resolution
- Client Transportation
- Documentation skills
- Substance abuse experience
- Community Resource Navigation
- Records Maintenance
- Patient Observation
- Group facilitation
- Admissions intake
- Resource Coordination
- Behavioral Management
- Housekeeping skills
- Walking rounds
- Nutritional support
- Patient Assessment
- Incident Reporting
- Case Documentation
- Skill-building exercises
- Conflict de-escalation
Affiliations
I go to church at High Life Church and am active in there sober living and outpatient programs.. I love helping woman navigate there new found sobriety!!!
Certification
- Certified Peer Support
- L1MA
- CPR
- Peer Supervision through MCB is what i am currently working through and then MADACCII
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Preferred Family Healthcare Inc.
03.2024 - Current
Womens Cold Weather Shelter
Safe to sleep
11.2023 - 03.2024
Certified Peer Specialist - Certified Peer Support
Missouri Credentialing Board
Associate of Arts - Business Communication
Bryan College