Andrew Perez
Fairfield,CA
Summary
Dynamic mental health professional with extensive experience in mental health-related work, excelling in crisis intervention and treatment planning. Proven leadership and communication skills foster strong client relationships and promote effective rehabilitation. Adept at medication administration and patient monitoring, ensuring safety and well-being in high-pressure environments. Committed to advocating for client needs and successful transitions. While enrolled in school full-time, with a passion for addiction medicine.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Relief Counselor
Progress Foundation
Napa, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Orient new clients to the program and facility
- Respond to psychiatric and/or medical emergency situations throughout the facility in a professional, thorough, and timely manner, and do crisis intervention work with clients.
- Assist clients in the evacuation of all floors of the facility in case of fire, earthquake, or other emergencies.
- Develop treatment plans with maximum client participation, and support clients' efforts to implement them.
- Communicate appropriately with referral sources and other treatment personnel, both within and outside the agency, exchanging information relevant to client treatment.
- Complete all intake and discharge paperwork on assigned clients, and maintain progress records on all clients.
- Initiate and participate in discharge planning, so that clients can transition smoothly to the next level of care, or the community.
- Lead or co-lead day or evening group sessions, including house meetings or other activities, adhering to the schedule of fixed events, unless circumstances dictate otherwise.
- Assume primary case-coordinating responsibilities for clients, as assigned.
- Relay clinical and house status information to other staff at shift changes, staff meetings, and at other appropriate times.
- Monitor and record client medications, complying with program procedures.
- Participate in meal planning and preparation at designated intervals, and encourage clients to become involved in these activities.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, supervision sessions, and case consultation meetings, as scheduled.
- Consult with the Assistant Director, Program Director, and the Program Consultant, as necessary, on such issues as case review, medications, group dynamics, etc.
- Be responsible for the physical plant. This includes investigating problems throughout the facility, performing minor cleaning, repair work, and other household tasks, and reporting more serious maintenance problems in a timely manner to the Assistant Director or Program Director.
- Report any suspected abuse of clients directly to the appropriate agencies, as outlined in policy and law, and per the adult abuse reporting document signed upon hiring.
- Promote the social rehabilitation philosophy among program staff and clients.
Sales Associate
Best Buy
Fairfield, California
09.2023 - Current
- Welcome and engage with customers in a warm, friendly manner
- Serve as a brand ambassador by bringing together my passion for people and technology to serve our customers
- Recommend products and solutions that meet customers' needs
- Complete cashier duties for purchases, returns, and exchanges
- Apply the appropriate knowledge and expertise through ongoing learning and development
- Ensure my department is clean and well stocked
Behavior Specialist
Institute for Applied Behavioral Analysis (IABA)
Napa, CA
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Create simulated conditions and observe the behavior of each client
- Formulate an appropriate treatment plan that is sensitive to clients' cognitive, social, emotional, and sensory needs
- Administer treatment and tailor interventions
- Suggest additional treatment by other professionals as required
- Operate within time, financial and other resource constraints
- Remain abreast of changes in research on evidence-based practices
- Advocate for the inclusion of individuals with disorders and disabilities within society
Mental Health Technician (MHT)
Oregon State Hospital
Salem, Oregon
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Under the supervision of professional staff I provided physical care, behavioral management, infection control and security activities
- In addition, I participated in the basic care and treatment of, and provided secure escort service for patients and contribute to the general therapeutic atmosphere of the work unit
Re-Entry Coach
Gray Haven
Napa, California
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Whilst new to the environment of working in an Adult Residential Facility, I managed to receive the promotion of Re-Entry Coach Representative within a small span of time
- Re-Entry Coach duties included:
- Responsible for assisting in the provision of the therapeutic milieu by monitoring and communicating with clients
- Providing rehabilitation groups under supervision
- Assisting in crisis intervention
- Food set-up and prep; supervising client meals and snacks
- Conducting client walks and other off-site activities
- Prompt and correct documentation for multiple clients' progress
- Re-Entry Coach Representative Duties
- Liaison for all Re-Entry Coaches during staff meetings
- Overview and formulate Re-Entry Coach duties to maximize efficient time use
- Ensured team felt safe and connected with one another
In Home Caregiver
In Home Support Services (IHSS)
Fairfield, CA
04.2017 - 04.2022
- Performed daily check-ins with client to ensure health and safety, and worked closely with parents to achieve optimal outcomes
- Ensured client was well fed, clean, and safe at all times
- Identified [x] new opportunities for mental health care by becoming more familiar with client needs
Recovery Coach
Crestwood Behavioral Health
Fairfield, CA
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Assistance in upholding every client's safety, as well as staff's own safety
- Responsible for admission of each client, processing client information and overseeing psychological evaluation with nurses
- Providing safe environment for each individual client and producing wellness plans with clients
- Ensuring clients have all their questions answered and provide literature of all sources of help available to them in their communities
- Ability to deescalate clients to prevent unsafe environments for themselves and others
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CASkills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Documentation review
- Adaptable
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Patient Vital Signs Monitoring
- Medical terminology
- Acute care
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Grief and loss support
- Professional boundaries
Affiliations
- Involved in school events and clubs, involving volunteering and fundraising
- experience in formal debates
- member of Solano Community College's Puente and MESA programs
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- Achieved honor roll in the fall semester of 2024
Certification
- Basic life support certified
Timeline
Relief Counselor
Progress Foundation
07.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Best Buy
09.2023 - Current
Behavior Specialist
Institute for Applied Behavioral Analysis (IABA)
06.2023 - 12.2023
Mental Health Technician (MHT)
Oregon State Hospital
12.2022 - 02.2023
Re-Entry Coach
Gray Haven
07.2021 - 12.2022
Recovery Coach
Crestwood Behavioral Health
10.2019 - 10.2020
In Home Caregiver
In Home Support Services (IHSS)
04.2017 - 04.2022
- Basic life support certified
Associate of Science - Biology
Solano Community College
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