Compassionate, hard-working professional with more than twelve years experience in behavioral and mental health. Dedicated in providing the highest level of direct patient care, safety, and comprehensive support to children and families.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Specialist Senior
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora/Highlands Ranch, CO
09.2011 - Current
Provides direct patient care, observation, and management of children and adolescents.
Assesses situations and behaviors; recommends appropriate courses of treatment.
Collaborates closely with treatment teams to appropriately create a safety/care plan patients and families.
Facilitates communication with patients, families, visitors, nurses, providers, and other hospital personnel.
Accurately ensures proper charting and documentation of patient progress; maintains confidentiality.
Mentors and assists in the training and orienting of new hires and less experienced Behavioral Health Specialists.
Referred patients and families to community resources or specialists.
Prepared and maintained required treatment records and report.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Colorado
Denver, CO
12.2010
Skills
Supporting patients and families
Training, mentoring, educating staff
Charting and documentation
Planning and organizing
Oral/written communication
Friendly, professional, positive attitude
Works with others effectively
Manages stress appropriately
Accomplishments
Promoted to Senior level Behavioral Health Specialist by helping create points and reward system; reinforcing appropriate, safe behaviors demonstrated by patients on the inpatient psychiatric unit.
Asked to periodically cover the role of a Behavioral Health Treatment Coordinator.
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