Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist managing a caseload of 20+ active mental health clients in a long-term care setting. Tracks mood and behavior, completes 60+ progress notes per week and assessments, and builds care plans that support medical necessity and measurable goals. Coordinates with the treatment team and outside supports while teaching coping skills and mental health interventions.
Work History
Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist
2 Years
ViaQuest | 09.2024 - Current
Manage a caseload of 30-40 mental health and behavioral health clients in a long-term care setting.
Track client mood and behavior, identify unmet needs, and document care plan updates in Microsoft Word.
Conduct assessments, collect behavioral data, and write progress notes that support medical necessity.
Provide coping skills support and mental health interventions tailored to each client's diagnosis and barriers.
Collaborate with the treatment team, outside providers, and ViaQuest staff to coordinate client care.
Attend weekly huddles and TBSU sessions to review challenges, policies, and best practices for client support.
Maintain productivity expectations while delivering face-to-face interventions and using crisis intervention when needed.
Mental Health Technician- adolescents and peds
4 Years 5 Months
SUN Behavioral Columbus | 04.2022 - Current
Supported [number] patients per shift with observation, redirection, and age-appropriate emotional support in a behavioral health setting.
Performed patient observation and mental status checks to track mood changes, escalation risks, and response to interventions.
Applied crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to support distressed adolescents and maintain a calm, safe unit environment.
Collaborated with clinical staff to update treatment plans, case management needs, and care plan documentation.
Guided patients through coping skills support, therapeutic activities, and group discussions to promote socialization and recovery.
Escorted patients to meals, activities, and group therapy while assisting with hygiene, grooming, and daily living needs.
Mental Health Technician
1 Year
Mount Carmel Behavioral Health | 01.2018 - 01.2019
Maintained 98% documentation accuracy in behavior and vital sign records for clinical review.
Supervised 18 patients per shift during meals, activities, and group therapy sessions.
Implemented treatment plans and interventions under clinical supervision while supporting patient coping skills and self-management.
Assisted with client assessments, mental status examinations, and progress note writing to track changes in condition.
Led therapeutic and recreational activities that promoted socialization, engagement, and well-being.
Maintained a clean, organized patient environment while following infection control, safety, HIPAA, CPR, and crisis prevention intervention procedures.
Provided crisis intervention, emotional support, and treatment team collaboration with nurses, doctors, families, and loved ones.