Chizoba Nwokeabia
LAWRENCEVILLE,GA
Summary
Compassionate Behavioral Health Associate with experience in providing high-quality therapeutic care to individuals suffering from mental health issues. Strengths include active listening, empathy, crisis intervention, and behavior management skills. Past roles involved coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective treatment plans, fostering resilience and well-being among patients. Demonstrated ability to maintain professional boundaries while building trust and rapport with clients.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Associate
Northside Behavioral Health Center
Atlanta, GA
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Collaborated closely with healthcare providers in coordinating treatment plans for patients with co-occurring medical conditions, impacting their behavioral health outcomes.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, encouraging active participation, and promoting healthy coping strategies among patients.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families, offering resources and education to help them better understand their conditions and treatment options.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Engaged patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage the achievement of treatment goals.
- Demonstrated a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers always.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status, and notified the RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss the progress and treatment plans of clients.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Escorted patients from the unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain a standard of safety and security.
Behavioral Health Assistant
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center
Snellville, GA
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
- Advocated for patient rights and provided guidance on navigating mental health systems.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and progress in the electronic medical record system.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and coordinate services.
- Provided education and resources to patients and families about mental health conditions and coping mechanisms.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress and treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans tailored to each client's needs.
- Observed clients' behavior during individual or group sessions to ensure safety of all parties involved.
- Assisted patients in setting and achieving personal and therapeutic goals.
- Developed a trusting relationship with clients by actively listening and responding appropriately.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
NNamdi Azikiwe University
Awka Nigeria06-1996
Skills
- Mental health support
- Family engagement
- Behavioral assessment
- Developmental disorders
- Child and adolescent care
- Behavior observation
- Problem solving
- Case documentation
- Professional boundaries
Timeline
Behavioral Health Associate
Northside Behavioral Health Center
01.2024 - 07.2024
Behavioral Health Assistant
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center
02.2023 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
NNamdi Azikiwe University
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