Beverly Pittman
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Accomplished Mental Health Technician with expertise in de-escalation techniques and behavior observation. At Aletheia's22 Hose, enhanced patient safety by implementing individualized care plans. Streamlined intake processes at Salvation Army Homeless Shelter, reducing wait times by 30%. Skilled in stress reduction and suicide prevention, fostering a supportive environment for clients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Aletheia's22 Hose
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Monitored patient behavior and emotional well-being to ensure a safe environment.
- Assisted in implementing individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Documented patient progress and reported significant changes to medical staff promptly.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting communication and coping skills among patients.
Intake/Support Specialist
Salvation Army Homeless Shelter
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Conducted thorough intake assessments to determine client needs and eligibility for shelter services.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized support plans for clients experiencing homelessness.
- Managed documentation processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational standards.
- Streamlined intake procedures, improving efficiency and reducing wait times for new clients.
Mental Health Tech
Medical West Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Monitored patient behavior and mental status to ensure safety and well-being.
- Assisted in implementing individualized care plans to support patient recovery.
- Documented patient progress and reported observations to clinical staff for treatment evaluation.
- Facilitated therapeutic group activities, promoting social interaction and emotional expression.
Education
Associate of Science - Sociology
Lawson State
3060 Wilson Rd SW Birmingham, Alabama 3522103-2026
Master of Science - Pychology
SUNY College At Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY04-1993
Skills
- Behavior observation
- Stress reduction techniques
- Suicide prevention
- Multicultural competence
- Empathy development
- Substance abuse awareness
- Progress monitoring
- Anger management
- Self-care promotion
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Aletheia's22 Hose
06.2023 - 05.2025
Intake/Support Specialist
Salvation Army Homeless Shelter
01.2021 - 01.2023
Mental Health Tech
Medical West Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2022
Associate of Science - Sociology
Lawson State
Master of Science - Pychology
SUNY College At Old Westbury