Chakira Poe
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Technician excelling in crisis intervention, patient monitoring, and documentation. Committed to fostering patient safety and well-being through effective communication and therapeutic activities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Bryce hospital Mental Instituition
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
10.2021 - Current
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to medical staff.
- Facilitated daily living activities and personal care to enhance patient comfort and independence.
- Implemented therapeutic activities to support patient mental health needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during patient care planning meetings.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation.
- Conducted safety checks to ensure a secure environment for patients.
- Instructed patients on coping strategies and wellness practices to promote mental health and resilience.
- Participated in crisis intervention strategies to manage behavioral challenges.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
- Built trusting relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
- Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
- Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations.
- Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as art therapy, recreational therapy or music therapy.
- Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through rewards systems when appropriate.
- Provided education about mental illness symptoms and causes to family members of patients.
- Tracked and replenished inventory of therapeutic supplies and materials.
- Supported patients in developing life skills and independence through targeted interventions.
Mental Health Support Worker
Brewer Porch Childrens Center
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
04.2011 - 03.2015
- Provided emotional and psychological support to clients in crisis, fostering resilience and coping strategies.
- Monitored behavioral patterns and reported observations to the clinical team.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions on topics such as anger management, coping skills, self-esteem.
- Facilitated group activities enhancing social skills and emotional expression among children.
- Educated families on mental health resources and support strategies, improving their understanding and engagement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and interventions utilized.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of mental health practices.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate services for clients.
- Assisted clients in developing individualized treatment plans and goals.
- Monitored client progress toward meeting goals outlined in their treatment plan.
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths and resources.
- Participated in case conferences to discuss client progress and formulate new treatment strategies.
- Provided support in conflict resolution strategies during individual sessions.
- Used meditation, play therapy and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help client develop insight into themselves and relationships.
- Collected information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.
- Promoted independence by assisting and supervising clients while completing daily living activities.
- Promoted independence by assisting and supervising clients while completing daily living activities.
Education
Central High East
15th St Tuscaloosa Al.05-1996
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Crisis intervention
- Therapeutic activities
- Patient documentation
- Safety protocol adherence
- Safety management
- Progress monitoring
- Progress tracking
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Therapeutic communication
- CBT principles
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Group facilitation
- Client education
- Coping strategies
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving
- Anger management
- Patient protection
Affiliations
- assisted clients or Children with educational and basic living skills inside school general population
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
$16/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
Mental Health Technician
Bryce hospital Mental Instituition
10.2021 - Current
Mental Health Support Worker
Brewer Porch Childrens Center
04.2011 - 03.2015
Central High East