Andrea Neumann
Kempner,United States
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Tech with an understanding of empathy and proactive care. Several years of experience in the field of behavioral analysis. Proficient in implementing specialized programs for individuals with intellectual, mental, emotional and developmental disabilities. Caring and well-organized with outstanding interpersonal, communication, and social skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Meridell Achievement Center
Liberty Hill, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Monitored adolescent patients during daily routines at Meridell Achievement Center
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
- Responded to crisis situations using approved de-escalation techniques
- Supported therapeutic milieu through consistent redirection and calm communication
- Maintained unit safety through room checks and environmental monitoring
- Ensured safety of all clients through continuous observation and monitoring during shift hours.
- Monitored patient behaviors and reported significant changes to supervising mental health professionals.
- Documented behaviors and safety concerns in clinical records
- Observed and documented changes in patient behavior and reported any significant changes to the clinical team.
- Communicated observations to nurses, therapists, and treatment staff
- Escorted patients to groups, appointments, and recreational programs
- Assisted residents with hygiene, meals, and activity schedules
- Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards them.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through rewards systems when appropriate.
- Actively participated in continuing education programs related to mental health care delivery.
- Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
- Advocated for patient rights and provided guidance on navigating mental health systems.
- Assisted patients in setting and achieving personal and therapeutic goals.
- Ensured patient satisfaction through attentive and personable interactions. to patients through personable communication.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Guiding Light Concepts
Killeen, TX
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Implemented behavior intervention plans with precision, leading to substantial improvements in clients' adaptive behaviors and independence.
- Implemented precise behavior intervention plans, driving substantial improvements in clients' independence and adaptive behaviors.
- Tracked behavioral data to refine therapy strategies, enhancing effectiveness and client outcomes.
- Partnered with BCBAs to develop tailored therapy goals, enhancing client outcomes through targeted interventions and personalized care plans.
- Collaborated with BCBAs, creating tailored goals to enhance client communication skills.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans, achieving significant improvements in clients' adaptive behaviors and independence.
- Cultivated nurturing therapy environment, using positive reinforcement to motivate clients and promote desired behaviors.
- Utilized visual aids to boost non-verbal client social skills, achieving measurable progress.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Heart of Texas ABA
Harker Heights, TX
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Implemented Behavior Intervention Plans, consistently tracking progress and adapting strategies to drive measurable improvements in client outcomes.
- Deliver ABA therapy to foster skill development and adaptive behavior.
- Provided personalized ABA therapy, fostering skill development and promoting adaptive behaviors in clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Conduct FBAs to identify behavior causes, enhancing intervention strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive functional behavior assessments, identifying root causes of challenging behaviors and developing targeted interventions that addressed client needs.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans, tracking progress and adjusting strategies to achieve positive client outcomes.
- Maintain accurate client records, ensuring confidentiality and ethical compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance self-regulation techniques, improving emotional management skills for clients with ASD.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Blessings Ranch of Central
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Conducted one-on-one ABA therapy, teaching adaptive skills and reducing problem behaviors.
- Implemented behavior plans for autism clients, enhancing social and communication skills.
- Meticulously tracked client progress, utilizing data-driven insights to adjust intervention plans and ensure continuous improvement in targeted behaviors.
- Analyzed client behavior data to refine ABA therapy strategies, resulting in measurable improvements in social skills and problem behavior reduction.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to refine treatment strategies, leading to measurable improvements in client independence and quality of life.
- Tracked client progress and utilized data-driven insights to adjust intervention plans, ensuring continuous improvement in targeted behaviors.
- Fostered relationships with clients and families, providing guidance and support to reinforce therapy goals in home and community settings.
- Analyzed client behavior data and refined ABA therapy strategies, leading to measurable improvements in social skills and reduction of problem behaviors.
- Ensured compliance with legal requirements through precise documentation of therapy sessions.
Education
BS - ABA psychology
Capella University
Skills
- ABA (Skillful)
- Autism (Skillful)
- Autism Spectrum (Skillful)
- Developmental Disability (Skillful)
- Behavioral crisis management
- De-escalation techniques
- Crisis response
- Client safety
- Patient advocacy
- Patient care methods
- Behavior monitoring
- Behavior observation
- Documentation (Skillful)
- Data Collection (Experienced)
- HIPAA compliance
- Milieu management
- Active Listening (Skillful)
- Communication Skills (Skillful)
- Collaboration (Skillful)
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Writing proficiency (Experienced)
- Instruction (Skillful)
- Facilitation (Skillful)
- Mentoring (Skillful)
- Tutoring (Skillful)
- Child Care (Experienced)
- Classroom Management (Skillful)
- Social Skills (Skillful)
- Independent Living (Skillful)
- Detail-oriented (Experienced)
- Attention to detail
- Emotional regulation
- Writing proficiency (Experienced)
- Mental health first aid
- Trauma care
- Behavioral observation
- Patience (Skillful)
- Patient advocacy
- Client support
- Data confidentiality
- Mental health first aid
Certification
- BLS Certification, 2021 - 2027
- RBT Certification, Oct 2021 - Oct 2026
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Meridell Achievement Center
01.2025 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Guiding Light Concepts
05.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Heart of Texas ABA
06.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Blessings Ranch of Central
07.2021 - 06.2023
BS - ABA psychology
Capella University