Anthony Lanada
Englewood,CO
Summary
Dedicated Behavioral Health Technician with expertise in patient support, crisis intervention, and individualized care plan development. Proven ability to enhance communication between patients and treatment teams, ensuring optimal care delivery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
lead BHT
Sandstone Care
Castle Rock, Colorado
06.2025 - Current
- Provided support to patients during therapeutic activities and group sessions.
- Assisted in monitoring patient behavior and reporting observations to healthcare staff.
- Facilitated communication between patients and treatment teams to enhance care coordination.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients in behavioral health settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
Behavioral Health Technician
UC Health
Aurora, Colorado
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Provided support to patients during therapeutic activities and group sessions.
- Assisted in monitoring patient behavior and reporting observations to healthcare staff.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients in behavioral health settings.
- Facilitated communication between patients and treatment teams to enhance care coordination.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate challenging situations effectively.
- Monitored patient safety in all areas of the facility.
Behavior Health Technician
Highlands Behavioral Health System
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to the treatment team.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Completed patient reports daily and submitted to management for evaluation.
- Educated clients on important life skills, housekeeping, and food preparation.
- Identified behaviors associated with substance abuse and recognized signs of being under influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Documented behavioral incidents to keep accurate records.
Patient Access Specialist
Denver cares
Denver, Colorado
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Conducted assessments to determine client needs and treatment plans.
- Provided support to patients during therapeutic activities and group sessions.
- Assisted in monitoring patient behavior and reporting observations to healthcare staff.
- Facilitated communication between patients and treatment teams to enhance care coordination.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients in behavioral health settings.
Behavioral Health Technician
the Brook KMI
Louisville, Kentucky
03.2017 - 07.2021
- Provided support to patients during therapeutic activities and group sessions.
- Assisted in monitoring patient behavior and reporting observations to healthcare staff.
- Facilitated communication between patients and treatment teams to enhance care coordination.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients in behavioral health settings.
- Engaged patients in daily living skills training to promote independence and recovery.
- Documented patient interactions and behavioral incidents in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate challenging situations effectively.
Education
GED -
Senica High School
Louisville, KY01-2011
Skills
- patient monitoring
- crisis intervention
- behavioral documentation
- individualized care plans
- group facilitation
- mental health assessments
Timeline
lead BHT
Sandstone Care
06.2025 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
UC Health
09.2024 - 06.2025
Behavior Health Technician
Highlands Behavioral Health System
08.2022 - 09.2024
Patient Access Specialist
Denver cares
07.2021 - 08.2022
Behavioral Health Technician
the Brook KMI
03.2017 - 07.2021
GED -
Senica High School