Anne Barry
Auburn,ME
Summary
Caring Behavior Health Professional with 25 years of experience helping clients with social and emotional issues develop techniques to deal with daily challenges. Expert at teaching others to tackle problems constructively through behavior modification.
Respectful Behavior Health Professional with proven track record of helping clients improve mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve quality of life.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
BHP/ED Technician Lll
Lewiston Public Schools
12.2023 - Current
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation to promote quicker rollout and delivery.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Participated in interdisciplinary staff meetings to implement research-based changes and assess treatment plans.
- Supported clients by providing referrals and linkages to substance abuse, mental, and medical services.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Supported clients by representing needs and advocating for patient rights in healthcare, legal and community-based settings.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Stayed current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in mental health field.
Residential Counselor
Becket Family Of Services
04.1999 - 07.2020
- Communicated behavior choices to residents by outlining positive and negative consequences of choices.
- Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services, and providing emotional support.
- Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success.
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
- Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to provide additional support services.
- Educated clients on managing mental health disorders and identifying signs and symptoms of relapse.
- Collaborated with case managers to maintain continuity of care and to provide referrals to treatment programs.
- Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
- Coordinated activities and events to create safe, positive and inclusive environment.
- Evaluated student progress to identify areas of improvement and provide feedback.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Provided swift and knowledgeable emergency support in line with campus crisis protocols.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
- Mentored and coached students to foster positive relationships and encourage successful academic achievement.
- Provided crisis management and intervention during emergency situations.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Michigan01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Sciences
Purdue University
11.2020
Associate of Science - Medical Transcripton
Kaplan University
04.2012
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Educational Assistance
- Social Development and Integration
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Special Education
- Classroom Support
- Special Education Support
- Documentation
- Student Engagement
- Teaching Strategies
- Cultural Competency
- Student Monitoring
- Behavior Improvements
- Customer Service
- Independent Decision-Making
- Professionalism
- Motivational Techniques
Timeline
BHP/ED Technician Lll
Lewiston Public Schools
12.2023 - Current
Residential Counselor
Becket Family Of Services
04.1999 - 07.2020
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Sciences
Purdue University
Associate of Science - Medical Transcripton
Kaplan University
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