Dajour Knowlin
Denton,TX
Summary
The Mental Health Technician (MHT), specializing in adolescents, provides essential patient care and support in mental health settings, working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The MHT interacts primarily with adolescent patients, offering supervision, care, and role modeling to help them work toward their treatment goals. Key responsibilities include taking vital signs, observing and documenting changes in a patient’s condition, and communicating any updates to the charge nurse. The MHT also assists in scheduling and facilitating therapy groups and patient visitations. This role requires strong observational skills, effective communication, and the ability to provide compassionate care while supporting adolescent patients in their treatment and recovery.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
University Behavioral Health
Denton, TX
06.2024 - Current
- Actively engage with patients to offer continuous care, supervision, and role modeling.
- Work with patients of all ages, ranging from adolescents to elderly individuals, depending on the unit.
- Function as part of the treatment team, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), to ensure quality patient care.
- Assist in organizing and scheduling therapy sessions, support groups, and visitation times, ensuring that these activities run smoothly and according to schedule.
- Document and communicate these observations appropriately, ensuring that any changes are promptly reported to the charge nurse.
Online Orderfilling &Delivery (Personal Shopper)
Walmart
Denton, TX
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Online order fillers shop for customers and choose just the right apple and select their favorite cereal
- The position is fast-paced and is one that gets to spend time in all departments shopping for our customers and filling their online orders
- Associates dispense orders to our customers and engage them in conversation throughout the dispensing process
- The pace can be intense, in the evenings, on weekends, and during a holiday season
- There are times when we have to juggle shopping for our online customers while stopping to help our in-store customers.
Union Programs Receptionist
University of North Texas
08.2021 - 05.2022
- The receptionist is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the front desk for the University Program Council, Fine Arts Series, and various other Union Programs activities
- This position monitors the student organization space (Union 337) and assists guest(s) with utilizing the space
- Checking out locker keys for day-use lockers
- Assist in scheduling meeting rooms in 342 and 343 in the student organization space.
Cashier
Panera Bread
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Greet customers entering establishments
- Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints
- Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change
- Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties, such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans.
Teacher
Ark of Friendship
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered
- Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans
- Read to children and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs
- Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues
- Sanitize toys and play equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05-2024
Skills
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Excellent customer service skills
- Health plan benefits
- Family support and assistance
- Nursing intervention adjustment
- Disaster recovery
Certification
- CPR Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
University Behavioral Health
06.2024 - Current
Online Orderfilling &Delivery (Personal Shopper)
Walmart
08.2022 - 08.2024
Union Programs Receptionist
University of North Texas
08.2021 - 05.2022
Cashier
Panera Bread
12.2019 - 01.2020
Teacher
Ark of Friendship
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of North Texas
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