Christina Larsh
Sun City,USA
Summary
Focused professional ready to assist in scheduling appointments, accompanying individuals to meetings, and supporting recovery. A multitasking Peer Support Specialist. Competent BHT knowledgeable about behavioral health program requirements, support strategies and skill-building techniques. Focused on helping clients improve wellbeing and functioning by preventing substance abuse and improving confidence. Hardworking, reliable, and dedicated.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), Housing Technician and Peer Support Specialist
NorthSight Recovery
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Facilitate group, Clinical DAP notes, supervise residents, complete MARS, discharges, peer support.
- Teams for employee end of shift photos, help clinical, medical and nursing staff with the treatment of patients who have various behavioral problems, such as substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, mental instability and physical and emotional abuse.
- Transport clients to and from meeting and all necessary services.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Prepared and submitted daily reports to management.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of families.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Used Sunwave to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Assisted with medication administration and counting and pouring medications.
BHPP
Destiny Sober Living
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Facilitate group, clinical DAP notes, administration of medication, supervise residents, complete MARS, Intakes, discharges, peer support, Vitals twice a week.
- Use practice fusion for AHCCCS reports and Samepage for employee end of shift notes.
- Helps clinical, medical and nursing staff with the treatment of patients who have various behavioral problems, such as substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, mental instability and physical and emotional abuse.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Sales Associate
Televerde
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Work side by side with SAP clients to implement new software and data.
Education
Some college - Medical Assisting and phlebotomy
Arizona college of allied health
Glendale, AZ03.2024
Skills
- ERP Systems
- Oracle
- HIPAA
- SAP
- Quality Assurance
- Behavioral Health
- Experience with children
- Crisis handling
- Records management
- Report writing
- Patient assessment
- Multitasking and organization
- Substance abuse counseling
- Log updating
- Records maintenance
- Suicide prevention
- Active listening
- Walking rounds
- Group facilitation
- Time management
- Progress monitoring
- Substance abuse experience
- Medication administration
- Documentation skills
- Case documentation
- Behavioral management
- Client transportation
- Patient observation
- Conflict de-escalation
- Admissions intake
- Assessment administration
- Activities of daily living management
- Housekeeping skills
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), Housing Technician and Peer Support Specialist
NorthSight Recovery
09.2023 - 03.2024
BHPP
Destiny Sober Living
07.2023 - 09.2023
Sales Associate
Televerde
10.2021 - 09.2022
Some college - Medical Assisting and phlebotomy
Arizona college of allied health
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