Capable Behavioral Health Technician who has extensive experience working with intervention and severe addiction cases. Adept at acting as a liaison between patients and medical staff while encouraging an inpatient therapeutic milieu for patients and helping to keep order in all patient rooms dedicated to delivering the highest quality of service to every client aim responsible for
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral health technician
Haven Behavioral Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Provide quality recovery services by collaborating effectively with clinicians, nurses, and technicians to assist patients with various behavioral problems while ensuring that treatment promotes dignity, dependence, and individuality
The strength of privacy choice demonstrates respect for cultural diversity and patient boundaries
Maintain knowledge to identify types of medications that are described for patients and the common side effects and adverse reactions of the medicines
Ensured patients' individual needs were consistently met by monitoring progress and providing appropriate solutions and support needed
Observe and document patients' behavior, reporting changes in physical and mental states to medical staff
Perform routine checks and vitals on patients to ensure the highest quality of health and safety is consistently met
Assisted in patients' Admission, Discharge, and Transfer process and completed required documentation in the patient medical record
Assist in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans. Monitored and document clients' progress under state and federal regulations.
Behavioral health technician
Trusted behavioral Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2023
Assist in providing a safe environment for patients who were currently experiencing any form of drug addiction as they underwent the detoxification process under the direction of the directing nurse
Taught client anger management techniques, relaxation skills, and functional living skills
Checked patients beginning from contraband and conducted various patient safety and attendance monitoring activities such as observation checks
We documented observations, interventions, and group activities in the patient's medical record while maintaining the confidentiality of all health information
Participated in a liaison between the patients and the nursing staff to report any changes in the patient's physical or mental condition
Nursing Assistant
Saint John of God Health Center
01.2018 - 01.2021
Responsible for the well-being of the patient's physical needs, such as hygiene and proper diet, as well as mental duress
Ensured the correct administration of medications, monitored the results of medicated and non-medicated treatments, prepared care plans, and worked with the patient's families
Worked with staff members to plan social events to help build the patient's social skills
Implementation of the patient treatment plan
Assisted in maintaining a safe, orderly, and therapeutic environment for all through observation, interactions, and physical status
Help take members to physicians and doctor's appointments
Worked with staff to make sure individual needs are met through socialization
Collaboratively empowered patients through positive reinforcement and by encouraging them to draw upon their internal resources
Education
Government Nursing School -
Government Nursing School
Bamenda
01.2017
Government high school -
Government high school
Batibo town
01.2015
Skills
BLS Certification
First Aid
CPR
Training staff
Team player
Fast learner
Attention to detail
Familiar with medication types and uses
Excellent communication skills
Dedication to working with medical staff
Ability to perform in high-demand environments
Ability to perform in fast-paced environments
Professionalreferences
Joel Ashu, Program Director, Banner Health, 4439981013, joelashu23@gmail.com
Idelle Makouyou, BHT, Aurora Behavioral Health, Maricopa, AZ, 4803414486
Mukum Davis, Behavioral Health Specialist, Banner Health Center, 5206345813
Skillshighlights
BLS Certification
First Aid
CPR
Training staff
Team player
Fast learner
Attention to detail
Familiar with medication types and uses
Excellent communication skills with patients and family members
Dedication to working with medical staff to help patients
Performed well in a high-demand, fast-paced environment
Timeline
Behavioral health technician
Haven Behavioral Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Behavioral health technician
Trusted behavioral Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2023
Nursing Assistant
Saint John of God Health Center
01.2018 - 01.2021
Government Nursing School -
Government Nursing School
Government high school -
Government high school
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