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Chris Kenyon

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Dynamic and progress-driven Behavioral Health Technician with a strong background in mental health and substance use disorders. Knowledgeable and highly skilled in behavioral health program requirements, group facilitation, and thorough documentation. Focused on helping clients develop the motivational tools necessary for self improvement through relatable shared experience, understanding, and perspective. Hardworking, teachable and dedicated.


Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Peer Support/Safety/Group Facilitator

New Life Wellness AZ
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Facilitated on-site activities, group therapy and outings for clients.
  • Prepared and submitted daily reports to management
  • Completed documentation for all progress and any indications of regress
  • Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices
  • Applied tactful interventions when necessary to safely deescalate
  • Coordinated with medical and clinical staff to provide appropriate levels of care assuring treatment plan objectives are being met
  • Coordinated weekly unity events intended to promote fun, social engagement and familiarize clients with the fun and social aspects of a happy/healthy lifestyle

Behavioral Health Technician

Sanctuary Recovery Center
04.2022 - 07.2023
  • Responsible for doing regular 60 minute bed checks on each patient, recognizing, preventing and responding to patients who were acting as a danger to themselves or others
  • Daily group facilitation for furthered understanding and awareness of addiction and personal development
  • Documented observations, interventions, and group activities in the patient record, maintained the confidentiality of the patient record and health Information, maintained patients safety and privacy, and reported the physical status of patients to clinical staff
  • Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each
  • Applied de-escalation techniques when necessary to promote patient cooperation and safety

Assistant General Manager

Native Grill And Wings
10.2006 - 05.2017
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff, ensuring exceptional customer service standards
  • Organized special events in the restaurant, including receptions, promotions, fundraisers, and corporate luncheons
  • Recognized & formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance to boost company morale and productivity.
  • Maximized employee performance with motivational incentives that challenged the team rather than the individual, leading to a higher level of camaraderie and staff development

Skills

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Group facilitation
  • Medication administration
  • Infection control understanding
  • Skilled trainer
  • Time management
  • Documentation skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Activity monitoring
  • Persuasive Communicator
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Knowledge of residential and intensive outpatient program environments as well as treatment of clients with personality disorders and intellectual disabilities

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Peer Support Certified
  • Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • The Columbia- Suicide Severity Rating Scale Certificate

Timeline

Peer Support/Safety/Group Facilitator

New Life Wellness AZ
07.2023 - 12.2023

Behavioral Health Technician

Sanctuary Recovery Center
04.2022 - 07.2023

Assistant General Manager

Native Grill And Wings
10.2006 - 05.2017

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