Christian Von Wald
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Experienced mental healthcare technician with expertise in patient assessment and crisis management. Proficient in coordinating care transitions, administering non-invasive treatments, and training staff to enhance operational efficiency. Committed to delivering compassionate patient support and fostering effective communication among healthcare teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Greenbrook
Newport News, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Co-managed/fully managed the administrative operations and patient care of the Newport News office location
- Worked alongside various psychiatric providers to initiate patient care and establish individual treatment protocols for both TMS and Spravato treatment modalities
- Administered the setup, monitoring, and documentation of TMS therapy operations
- Administered the setup, monitoring, and documentation of Spravato therapy operations
- Provided daily patient care in both team and solo settings both on a team and in a solo capacity
- Provided therapeutic support to patients throughout their treatment sessions
- Facilitated communications with departments, staff, and patients, assisting in intake processes for new and returning patients via phone, email, and chat
- Handled patient and provider scheduling
- Provided informational treatment summaries to new patients
- Coordinated care transitions for patients beginning and concluding treatment
- Coordinated patient referrals from neighboring mental health practices
- Conducted training sessions for incoming technicians to streamline onboarding process
- Assisted during transitional periods of office structure, new job protocols and policies, and new/changing providers
Psychometrist
TPMG
Willamsburg, Virginia
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Administered a series of neuropsychological examinations for 3 hours per patient session.
- Managed caseload of 2 patients daily to ensure thorough assessment and care
- Documented behavioral observations including emotional stressors, demeanor, and language patterns to inform diagnostic conclusions
- Recorded physical observations such as fidgeting, involuntary spasms or tremors, facial tics, eye contact, any suspicions of a patient being under the influence of drugs or alcohol etc.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to maintain a calm environment during examinations with overwhelmed or agitated patients
- Redirected inappropriate behavior and guided patients to adhere to time constraints during examination periods
- Accurately graded and reported scores of exams using provided scoring templates
- Discussed all observations and results with the supervising Neuropsychologist
In-Patient Psychiatric Technician
The Pavilion at Williamsburg
Williamsburg, USA
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Executed duties similar to those at Riverside Behavioral Health Center, focusing exclusively on adult patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to create and implement effective patient treatment plans.
- Trained and supervised new mental health technicians to ensure adherence to care standards.
In-Patient Psychiatric Technician
Riverside Behavioral Health
Hampton, VA
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Conducted one-on-one patient monitoring, ensuring safety and providing personalized support.
- Employed de-escalation tactics to effectively manage patient behavior and maintain a safe environment.
- Supported safety procedures by executing manual holds and restraints when necessary. including manual holds, restraints, and seclusions.
- Performed routine safety checks
- Accurately obtained, recorded, and reported patient vitals
- Thoroughly and accurately charted patient information and behavioral observations.
- Observed and reported behavioral cues of patients in the milieu.
- Organized and led therapeutic group activities, enhancing patient engagement and participation.
- Attended to patient needs by providing hygiene supplies, snacks, and changing bedding.
- Assisted in admission and assessment processes for both voluntary and court-ordered patients
- Worked with children, adolescents, and adults
- Contributed to staff training initiatives and fostered community partnerships.
Education
Post Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Graduate Sciences Certificate -
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Richmond, VA12-2022
Bachelor of Science Degree - Neuroscience, Biology
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA05-2017
Advanced High-school Diploma -
Robert E. Lee High-school
Springfield, VA06-2013
Skills
- Non-invasive treatment support
- Spravato administration
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Care planning
- Crisis intervention
- Therapeutic communication
- Patient progress monitoring
- Protocol development
- Mental health technician training
- Office workflow coordination
- Patient safety protocols
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Greenbrook
01.2023 - Current
Psychometrist
TPMG
08.2021 - 07.2022
In-Patient Psychiatric Technician
The Pavilion at Williamsburg
07.2019 - 07.2021
In-Patient Psychiatric Technician
Riverside Behavioral Health
07.2017 - 04.2019
Post Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Graduate Sciences Certificate -
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science Degree - Neuroscience, Biology
Christopher Newport University
Advanced High-school Diploma -
Robert E. Lee High-school