Avery Hodge Sr.
BRONX,NY
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Therapy Aide at New York State Psychiatric Institute, skilled in anxiety reduction and emotional regulation. Successfully facilitated therapeutic activities, enhancing patients' social skills and promoting family support. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment plans, ensuring effective dual diagnosis treatment and improved patient outcomes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Therapy Aide
New York State Psychiatric Institute
10.1987 - 07.2014
- And recommendations for future treatments or adjustments.
- Encouraged family involvement in the treatment process through regular updates on patient progress as well as family counseling sessions when appropriate.
- Conducted initial intake assessments with new patients to gather pertinent information for treatment planning purposes.
- Facilitated therapeutic recreational activities designed to improve cognitive functioning and social skills among patients.
- Assisted in the development of treatment plans for better mental health outcomes.
- Monitored medication administration, ensuring accurate dosages were provided per physician orders while tracking any side effects or changes in behavior.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques when necessary, deescalating situations effectively for patient safety.
- Provided compassionate support during one-on-one counseling sessions, helping patients gain insight into their emotional issues and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
- Promoted self-help skills among patients by teaching them daily living activities such as personal hygiene tasks or meal preparation.
- Maintained comprehensive records detailing each patient''s history, progress, assessments, goals, interventions, responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies, optimizing patient recovery and wellbeing.
Sales and Stock Associate
Alexanders
12.1985 - 04.1986
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in the stockroom.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Assisted colleagues in other departments when needed to ensure cohesive store operations across all teams.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Managed inventory storage in clean and organized fashion.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Optimized space utilization in the stockroom through strategic placement of products based on sales data and trends.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rice H.S.
New York, NYNo Degree - Human Services
Bronx Community College
Bronx, NYNo Degree - Social Work
Lehman College
Bronx, NYNo Degree - Occupational Therapy Assistant
LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NYSkills
- Anxiety reduction
- Depression management
- Emotional regulation
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Family support
- Behavioral management
- Social skills training
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
Mental Health Therapy Aide of the Year award 1996
Here's the speech from my former employer:
Congratulations on being selected by your colleagues at New York State Psychiatric Institute for the 1996 Mental Health Therapy Aid Award for Excellence.
You have been described as: being a role model for other staff; maintaining a highly professional image through your caring nature and excellent patient and family interventions; demonstrating initiative in assisting with MHTA tasks, as well as other responsibilities (such as being involved with patient groups); always being respectful and considerate of co-workers.
You are a highly regarded and essential member of the health care team.
Timeline
Mental Health Therapy Aide
New York State Psychiatric Institute
10.1987 - 07.2014
Sales and Stock Associate
Alexanders
12.1985 - 04.1986
High School Diploma -
Rice H.S.
No Degree - Human Services
Bronx Community College
No Degree - Social Work
Lehman College
No Degree - Occupational Therapy Assistant
LaGuardia Community College
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