Very Compassionate Mental Health Coordinator that has extensive knowledge of various mental health diagnoses with a proven talent to ensure the well-being of patients. Carefully monitoring the progress of patients, assisting with daily hygiene needs and observing behaviors. As well as scheduling patients for different procedures and appointments. Knowledge of insurance authorization. Has good social verbal and documentation abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Glenwood Children's Center
03.2022 - Current
Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
Managed crisis situations with professionalism, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved while adhering to established protocols.
Enhanced client's communication skills through the use of visual aids, social stories, and roleplaying activities.
Increased client independence through the teaching of daily living
Led group sessions focused on social skill-building, promoting peer interaction and cooperation among clients.
Mental Health Coordinator
Spur
02.2020 - 03.2022
Obtained prior and ongoing insurance authorizations
Provide superior customer service to internal and external clients
Verify primary and secondary insurance
Collaborate with care management resources to follow clients through care continuum, schedule procedures for patients.
Special Education Assistant
Victor Learning Center
09.2018 - 01.2020
Worked with individual students and small groups of students to reinforce the learning material or skills introduced and outlined by certified classroom teacher
Supervised activities of students with disabilities
Performed assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as lunch, gave restroom assistance to students with disabilities
Maintained safe classroom working environment
Performed other duties assigned by certified classroom teacher.
Psychiatric Technician
Pacific Home Care Services
04.2015 - 01.2018
Prepared individualized treatment plans and interviewed patients upon admission
Observe and report patient care data
Promote patient socialization, self-care and development utilizing treatment plan to guide/direct, recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patients
Met one-on-one with individual patients for daily treatment care
Maintained patient confidentiality at all times
Took and document patient vital signs and reported any unusual results.
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