Asondre Taylor
Bloomfield,NJ
Summary
Skilled Senior Therapy Program Assistant with significant experience in planning and implementing therapeutic treatment plans. Possess strengths in communication, team collaboration, and adaptability to various patient needs. Known for creating therapy programs that align with individual client objectives, leading to improved patient outcomes. Have had a positive impact on previous workplaces by fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Therapy Program Assistant
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
Morris Plains, New Jersey
11.2022 - Current
- Performed crisis intervention when needed, providing emotional support and safety planning for at-risk individuals.
- 1:1 Intervention
- Inputting attendance in a hospital-wide database
- Planning trips and chaperoning patients in the community.
- Ordering recreation equipment
- Maintaining recreation equipment
- Taking inventory
- Coordinating and planning patient events and activities
- Assisting with staff training
- Environmental rounds
- Developed educational materials and provided instruction to clients on self-care techniques.
- Prepared reports summarizing program activity for senior leadership review.
- Facilitated group sessions utilizing evidence-based practices to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
- Attended trainings related to current best practices in the field of psychology and mental health counseling.
Residential Youth Counselor
Bonnie Brae Farm for Boys
Basking Ridge, NJ
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Environmental rounds
- Planning trips and chaperoning in the community
- Enforced rules and regulations for smooth and orderly operation of residential programs.
- Prepared meals and assisted clients with laundry and household chores.
- Fostered relationships with residents and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment.
- Supervised self-administration of medications for residents.
- Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
- Acted as client advocate, coordinating required services and resolving emergency problems in crisis situations.
- 1:1 Intervention
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
- Promoted healthy relationships between peers by facilitating conflict resolution strategies.
- Assisting with staff training
- Attend team meetings
- Contacting & Meeting with law enforcement, Family, Case worker for elopements
- Assisting with ADLS
- Conducted intakes and assessments of youth to determine their needs.
- Organized recreational activities for youth to foster socialization and positive development.
- Monitored the behavior of youth in residential setting to ensure safety.
- Collaborated with other professionals, such as teachers, social workers, and law enforcement personnel, to coordinate services.
- Educated families on how to support their children through challenging times.
Therapy Program Assistant
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
Morris Plains, New Jersey
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Conducting therapeutic groups with patients
- 1:1 leisure skills intervention
- Inputting attendance in hospital-wide database
- Crisis intervention
- Environmental rounds
- Ordering recreation equipment
- Maintaining recreation equipment
- Taking inventory
- Planning trips and chaperoning patients in the community
- Provided assertive community-based rehabilitation and case management services to high-risk mentally ill patients.
- Made referrals to utilize community resources for resident's needs.
- Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate records and documented client data in company databases.
- Performed assessments to determine individual limitations and strengths.
- Attended trainings and workshops related to therapeutic techniques or clinical procedures.
- Developed materials used in therapy sessions including handouts, brochures, videos.
- Participated in team meetings with other staff members to discuss treatment strategies.
- Organized group activities designed to improve social skills among participants.
- Assisted in the creation and implementation of therapy plans for clients.
Mental Health Associate
Summit Oaks Hospital
Summit, New Jersey
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations.
- 1:1 intervention
- Utilized crisis intervention, behavior modification, and mindfulness techniques to decrease client mental health symptoms.
- Body Searches of New Admissions
- Documented observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining the continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Provided psychoeducation about mental health conditions to clients, families, and other professionals.
- Educated staff members on the principles of recovery-oriented practices in behavioral healthcare settings.
- Assisted in developing strategies for managing challenging behaviors exhibited by clients during therapy sessions.
- Supported clients in identifying personal strengths and resources that could be used to promote healthy coping skills.
- Utilized a variety of therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused brief therapy., to support client progress towards recovery goals.
- Engaged in outreach activities within the community to increase public awareness about available services for persons living with mental illness.
- Offered guidance and support to family members dealing with a loved one's mental health condition.
- Developed educational and therapeutic groups to foster participants' independence and social skills.
Therapy Aide
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
Morris Plains, New Jersey
02.2014 - 06.2021
- Conducting therapeutic groups with patients
- 1:1 leisure skills intervention
- Inputting Attendance in hospital-wide database
- Individual weekly/monthly progress notes
- Annual rehabilitation assessments
- Crisis Intervention
- Planning trips and chaperoning patients in the community
- Charting patient activities & behaviors
- Chart review
- Coordinating and planning patient events and activities
- Ordering recreation equipment
- Maintaining recreation equipment
- Attend treatment team meetings
Counselor
Southeast Bronx Neighborhood Centers, Inc
Bronx, NY
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Coordinating and planning events and activities
- Planning trips and chaperoning in the community
- Overseeing Dismissals
- 1:1 Intervention
- Arranging transportation
- Contacting family for Pickup
- Environmental rounds
- Utilized creative approaches such as art therapy or music therapy when working with clients who have difficulty expressing themselves verbally.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness training., into practice.
- Educate clients on how to manage emotions effectively while also teaching them how to recognize warning signs of distress before it becomes overwhelming.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients.
- Facilitated psychoeducational workshops on various topics related to mental health.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, and other professionals.
- Provided guidance and support to families through family therapy sessions.
- Helped clients find solutions by teaching appropriate intervention techniques.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to address mental health issues, career concerns, and personal development.
Senior Building Maintenance Worker
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
Morris Plains, New Jersey
10.2010 - 02.2014
- Training of New Employees
- Taking out the trash for staff and patient areas
- Inspected the interior and exterior of buildings for any signs of damage or needed repair.
- Performed general cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and waxing floors.
- Cleaned carpets using vacuum cleaners and shampooers to remove dirt and stains.
- Provided support services for special events such as setting up tables, chairs, stages.
Recreation Assistant
Pine Acres Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Madison, New Jersey
02.2011 - 08.2011
- Transporting Patients to and from lunch, dinner, and activities
- Help with feeding
- Setting up, conducting, maintaining, and dismantling equipment according to the activity
- Ensuring the safety of users, staff, and equipment
Art Teacher Assistant
S.I.S.D.A Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
Bronx, NY
07.2004 - 07.2010
- Planning Specific arts and crafts based on child safety standards
- Assistant with and conducting arts and crafts
- Escorting children to classes before and after art
- Cleaning art room in between scheduled classes
Recreation Assistant
Careone at Madison Ave
Morristown, New Jersey
08.2009 - 01.2010
- Transporting Patients to and from lunch, dinner, and activities
- Help with feeding
- Setting up, conducting, maintaining, and dismantling equipment according to the activity
- Ensuring the safety of users, staff, and equipment
Education
American Sign Language -
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
Morris Plains, New Jersey08.2023
American Heart Association Basic Life Support -
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
Morris Plains, New Jersey02.2023
Farleigh Dickinson University Leadership Training -
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
Morris Plains, New Jersey12.2018
High School Diploma -
Jane Addams Vocational High School
Bronx, New York06.2008
Some College (No Degree) -
City College of Technology
Brooklyn, New YorkSkills
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Patient relationship management
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- De-Escalation Tactics
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Trauma-informed care
- Microsoft Office
- Problem-solving abilities
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Therapy Program Assistant
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Residential Youth Counselor
Bonnie Brae Farm for Boys
10.2022 - 12.2023
Therapy Program Assistant
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
06.2021 - 11.2022
Mental Health Associate
Summit Oaks Hospital
02.2020 - 05.2022
Counselor
Southeast Bronx Neighborhood Centers, Inc
09.2018 - 01.2020
Therapy Aide
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
02.2014 - 06.2021
Recreation Assistant
Pine Acres Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
02.2011 - 08.2011
Senior Building Maintenance Worker
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
10.2010 - 02.2014
Recreation Assistant
Careone at Madison Ave
08.2009 - 01.2010
Art Teacher Assistant
S.I.S.D.A Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
07.2004 - 07.2010
American Sign Language -
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
American Heart Association Basic Life Support -
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
Farleigh Dickinson University Leadership Training -
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
High School Diploma -
Jane Addams Vocational High School
Some College (No Degree) -
City College of Technology
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