Compassionate Mental Health Professional with expertise in developing coping strategies for stress, anxiety, and depression. Skilled in crisis intervention and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care. Committed to maintaining detailed client documentation and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. Focused on educating patients about healthy lifestyle choices and advocating for their needs within the healthcare system.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Specialist
Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego
San Diego, CA
08.2006 - 05.2025
Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute distress due to mental illness or trauma.
Managed crisis situations involving severe mental health and behavioral issues.
Applied crisis intervention techniques during emergency situations to ensure patient safety and stability.
Assisted clients in developing coping skills to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
Monitored client progress through regular assessments and documented changes in behavior or symptoms.
Guided families in strategies to support loved ones managing mental illness, enhancing family involvement in care.
Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers, to ensure integrated and comprehensive patient care.
Advocated for patients' needs and rights within the healthcare system and in community settings.
Provided guidance regarding available community resources for further assistance.
Instructed patients on healthy lifestyle choices to promote overall physical and mental wellbeing.
Maintained accurate records of client interactions, including documentation of progress notes, evaluations, diagnoses, treatments, referrals.
Maintained up-to-date documentation for client assessments and progress.
Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the organization.
Attended continuing education courses related to behavioral health topics.
Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.