Courtney Farris
College Station,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Promises Behavioral Health
College Station , TX
2023.02 - Current
- Responded promptly to any emergency situations that may arise within the facility.
- Advised clinical staff regarding appropriate interventions for behavioral issues.
- Identified behaviors associated with substance abuse and recognized signs of being under influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Established and maintained professional working relationships with clients, staff and public.
- Conducted searches of clients upon return to facility.
- Documented patient behavior, interventions completed and patient response to interventions.
- Performed searches of resident belongings prior to admissions and throughout stays.
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
- Followed standard admissions procedures and documentation requirements for client intakes.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
- Assisted in coordinating transportation outside the facility, when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to clients and patients dealing with difficult situations.
- Organized daily activities such as arts and crafts, games, and music therapy that promote healthy coping skills.
- Encouraged positive interactions between other Behavioral Health Technicians and clients and patients.
- Observed patients' behaviors during recreational activities and outings.
- Completed patient reports daily and submitted to management for evaluation.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Earl Rudder High School
Bryan, TX2016-06
Skills
- Client Transportation
- Mental Health Support
- Emergency Response
- Incident Reporting
- Admissions intake
- Group facilitation
- Documentation skills
- Conflict de-escalation
- Patient Observation
Certification
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Promises Behavioral Health
2023.02 - Current
High School Diploma -
James Earl Rudder High School
- CPR Certified
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