David Dix
Pittsfield,MA
Summary
Accommodating Mental Health Tech offering strong history of excellent communication with family members and patients. Committed to helping patients by following established treatment plan goals and interventions. Adept at liaising between patients and medical staff to maintain continuum of care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Aide
Berkshire Medical Wariner Building ( Jones 3)
03.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Contributed to a positive therapeutic environment by maintaining cleanliness and organization within the facility.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information related to patients'' mental health history in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care by consistently treating patients with respect, dignity, and compassion throughout their treatment journey.
Environmental Services Supervisor
Berkshire Medical Center
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Mentored new employees in proper techniques for cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining facilities according to company guidelines.
- Conducted thorough inspections to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to environmental health and safety.
- Established strong relationships with clients by promptly addressing their concerns related to service levels or operational issues.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Berkshire Medical Center
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, facilitating informed decision-making within the treatment team.
- Developed relapse prevention strategies for clients transitioning out of treatment programs, empowering them to maintain long-term sobriety.
- Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Reduced substance abuse relapse rates by implementing evidence-based counseling strategies and treatment plans.
- Taught substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
Education
Sociology
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA09-2024
High School Diploma -
Technical High
Springfield, MA06-1986
Skills
- De-escalation strategies
- Mental health awareness
- Verbal communication
- Professional boundaries
- Self-awareness
- Psychiatric terminology
- Direct patient care
- Mental health support
- Behavioral management
- Incident reporting
- Activity planning
- Treatment management
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavior monitoring
- Individual counseling
- Patient rapport
- Substance abuse treatment
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Patient care
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Basic computer skills
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Patient confidentiality
- Relationship building
- Patient monitoring
- Safety procedures
- Physical assessment
- Professional ethics
- Team building
- Safety management
- Self motivation
- Medical terminology
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- CPR certified
- Goal setting
- Crisis intervention
- Written communication
- Report writing
- Clean rooms
- Cultural sensitivity
- Professional demeanor
- Emotional intelligence
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Case management
- Psychosocial analysis
- Rehabilitation support
Timeline
Psychiatric Aide
Berkshire Medical Wariner Building ( Jones 3)
03.2025 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor
Berkshire Medical Center
02.2024 - 05.2024
Environmental Services Supervisor
Berkshire Medical Center
09.2022 - 08.2024
Sociology
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
High School Diploma -
Technical High
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