Chyna King
Kyle,TX
Summary
Experienced Mental Health Technician with a strong track record in coordinating behavioral support for clients. Skilled in maintaining accurate documentation and daily reports, as well as assisting clients with daily programming. Bringing 4 years of experience in delivering treatment for mental health and substance abuse conditions. Committed to providing quality patient care by fostering relationships, counseling, and building effective communication to effectively treat a diverse range of patients and collaborate with family members. Recognized as the most popular tech among staff and patients, known for maintaining an upbeat attitude and achieving peak performance. Adept at providing mental health care services to individuals from different backgrounds. Possessing excellent communication skills and the ability to implement behavioral plans effectively. Focused on enhancing the quality of life for patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2020 - Current
- Participated in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan further interventions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
- Created activities that promoted physical wellness, emotional stability, cognitive functioning, independent living skills and social interaction among patients.
- Ensured safety of all clients through continuous observation and monitoring during shift hours.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through rewards systems when appropriate.
- Maintained accurate records regarding treatments provided, medication administration and patient progress notes.
- Provided education about mental illness symptoms and causes to family members of patients.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as art therapy, recreational therapy or music therapy.
- Assisted in transporting clients to appointments outside the facility when necessary.
- Supported clients in developing daily living skills such as budgeting money or time management.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards them.
- Supervised visitors entering the facility according to established security protocols.
- Actively participated in continuing education programs related to mental health care delivery.
- Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
- Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
- Observed and documented changes in patient behavior and reported any significant changes to the clinical team.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions under supervision of a mental health professional.
- Developed positive relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Conducted initial assessments of new clients to determine their needs and develop comprehensive care plans accordingly.
- Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations.
- Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
- Used thermometers or blood pressure gauges to take and record measures of patients' physical condition.
General Merchandise Stocker
Walmart
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Unloaded arriving product stock and moved to store display areas.
- Changed sales floor signs to show current pricing and support product promotions.
- Checked and pulled defective or expired products from shelves.
- Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
Cashier/Drive Thru
Taco Bell
10.2017 - 09.2019
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Mental Health Technician
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL11-2020
James Clemens High School
Madison, AL05.2018
Skills
- Sexual Assault Support
- Substance abuse awareness
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Assistance
- Mental Health First Aid
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Concepts
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Principles
- Anxiety Management
- Self-Care Promotion
- Multicultural Competence
- Family engagement
- Depression Support
- Empathy Development
- Borderline Personality Disorder Interventions
- Stress reduction techniques
- Behavior Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Patient Safety Management
- Family support and assistance
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Excellent customer service skills
- Discharge Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Progress Monitoring
- Rapport Building
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Coordinating Care
- Crisis Management
- Behavior Observation
- Active Listening
- Adaptability
- Team building
- Indirect Patient Care
- Reliability
- Written Communication
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2020 - Current
General Merchandise Stocker
Walmart
09.2019 - 06.2020
Cashier/Drive Thru
Taco Bell
10.2017 - 09.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Mental Health Technician
Community College of The Air Force
James Clemens High School
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