Tesla Pickett
Salem,Missouri
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Addiction Recovery Technician
Compass Health Network
Rolla, MO
02.2022 - Current
- Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
- Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
- Assessed and treated patients through [Type] addictions, making referrals for comorbid conditions.
- Developed professional relationships with referring agencies to improve communication related to intakes and to increase business for facility.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Behavioral Health Technician
Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health Salem Center
Salem, Missouri
11.2018 - 09.2020
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Conducted client rounds every 30 minutes to check on residents.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance and restocked supplies to support program needs.
- Prepared and submitted daily [Type] reports to management.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
- Assessed clients upon admission and discharge to detox; took blood draws for labs.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Caruthers High School
Caruthers, CA06.1990
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills Development
- Crisis Management
- Mental Illness Treatment
- Community Re-entry Planning
- Microsoft Office
- Rapport Building
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Employee Training
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Behavior Observation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Inpatient Treatment
- Care Coordination
- Clerical Functions
- Decision Making
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Patient Admission
- Encouragement and Motivation
- Patient Interviews
Timeline
Addiction Recovery Technician
Compass Health Network
02.2022 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health Salem Center
11.2018 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Caruthers High School