Christopher Haltiwanger
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Skilled Behavioral Health Technician with extensive mental health services background. Supported numerous patients in large treatment facility and played key role in achievement of positive patient outcomes. Excellent communications, documentation and patient management skills leading to desirable results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
U.S. Navy Active Duty
11.2018 - 09.2023
- Documented patient behavior, interventions completed and patient response to interventions.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in building rapport with clients and effectively communicating treatment plans.
- Utilized crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate challenging situations and ensure the safety of clients and staff.
- Planned and implemented safe interventions consistent with treatment goals.
- Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
- Maintained functionality and organization of medical treatment areas and provisions, including equipment maintenance and team leadership..
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.
- Mentored new Behavioral Health Technicians joining the team, sharing best practices and helping them acclimate quickly to their new role responsibilities.
Education
Associate of Arts - Public Health
Howard Community College
Columbia, MDMedical Coding And Billing
DeVry University
Downers Grove, IL02.2023
Skills
- Accurately documenting procedures, observations, treatments, and results, as well as organizing and analyzing data
- Sound judgment and decision-making abilities, utilizing a comprehensive analysis of factors and considering the overall impact of the organization
- Strong organizational skills, managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, allocating resources efficiently, and consistently delivering high quality results
- HIPAA Compliance Knowledge and safeguarding patient information
Certification
Basic Life Support (American Red Cross)
Certified Coding Associates (AHIMA)
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
U.S. Navy Active Duty
11.2018 - 09.2023
Associate of Arts - Public Health
Howard Community College
Medical Coding And Billing
DeVry University
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