Christopher Forte
Jensen Beach,FL
Summary
Sympathetic Mental Health Tech offering extreme compassion and extensive experience working with mental health intervention. Adept at performing risk assessment, crisis intervention and psycho-education. Dedicated and energetic with excellent listening skills and establishing therapeutic relationships with patients while helping with daily living.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Neuro Psychiatric Addison Clinic
Port Saint Lucy, FL
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Coordinated medical visits.
- Ensure patient adherence to prescribed treatments and medications.
- Ensured accuracy of medication entries made by technical staff upon patient admission.
- Operated effectively within the management team to ensure ongoing patient care.
- Interaction and role modeling for individuals that have problems regarding their mental health or have substance abuse issues
- Deliver exceptional patient care and support.
- Adheres to confidentiality and privacy protocols as per HIPAA requirements.
- Comprehended and executed personalized treatment strategies.
- Documented relevant information about patient's behavior and activities.
- Coordinated the distribution of intake documents to relevant departments and pharmacies.
- Retrieve missing medical and admission forms from relevant parties.
- Ensured patient's safety through a nurturing environment.
- Engaged in crisis intervention situations.
- Oversaw the sobriety of all treatment patients, documenting and reporting any signs of substance abuse.
Behavioral Health Technician
Victory
Pompano Beach, FL
05.2020 - 06.2023
- Advocate for organization's mission, values, and vision.
- Maintained high standards of patient care by following HIPAA guidelines.
- Collaborated with management team to provide consistent patient care.
- Comprehend and execute personalized treatment plans.
- Validated proper upload of all documents into KIPU.
- Confirmed all medications entered correctly at the time of patient admission.
- Coordinated medical and psychiatric appointments.
- Secured all required medical and admission forms from relevant parties during patient intake.
- Ensured safety and support for the patient.
- Engaged in crisis intervention activities.
- Monitored patient sobriety and promptly reported any suspected substance use.
- Ensured safe transportation of patients to offices, meetings, and appointments adhering to company van policies.
- Adhered to set company policies and procedures.
- Executes additional tasks as assigned.
Behavioral Health Technician
Road to Recovery
Fort Lauderdale, FL
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Supported registered and licensed practical nurses during shifts.
- Oversees overall patient activity within the facility.
- Conducted searches of patients and their belongings upon admission.
- Led UAS missions when required.
- Implemented program rules and regulations with firmness and fairness.
- Resolved behavioral issues, escalating concerns to clinical staff.
- Consistently engage with patients, offering emotional reassurance.
Behavioral Health Technician
Future Now
West Palm Beach, FL
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Supervised client activities ensuring awareness of their whereabouts at all times.
- Participated in all required training sessions.
- Facilitated client participation in therapeutic activities.
- Maintains order and guarantees adherence to rules.
- Monitored clients continually to identify signs of medical distress and behavioral issues.
- Delivered consistent support and structured guidance to clients in recovery.
- Documents precise and current reports.
- Effectively handles medical and emergency situations.
- Performs searches of client bags upon admission.
- Confiscates contraband and secures it before notifying the relevant Program Director.
Education
High School Diploma -
Middletown High School North
Middletown, NJSkills
- Patient monitoring
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Medical documentation
- Medication verification
- Customer relationship management
- Patient advocacy
- Empathy and compassion
- Supportive counseling
- Admissions intake
- Substance abuse experience
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Neuro Psychiatric Addison Clinic
06.2023 - 10.2024
Behavioral Health Technician
Victory
05.2020 - 06.2023
Behavioral Health Technician
Road to Recovery
03.2019 - 06.2020
Behavioral Health Technician
Future Now
10.2017 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Middletown High School North
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