Deantrae McInnis
Columbus,GA
Summary
Proven Behavioral Health Technician with a solid background in crisis intervention and mental health support, honed at the US Army. Excelled in de-escalating high-tension situations and providing critical patient assessments. Skilled in documentation and active listening, effectively mentored new staff, enhancing team efficiency and patient care quality.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
US Army
11.2011 - Current
- Conducts clinical interviews, psychological testing, psycho-educational groups to soldiers experiencing a wide range of social and emotional issues.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Assisted patients in developing individualized goals for recovery and provided ongoing support throughout the process.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Mentored new Behavioral Health Technicians joining the team, sharing best practices and helping them acclimate quickly to their new role responsibilities.
Horn Press Operator
Howard Industry
05.2011 - 11.2011
- Responsible for 500 transformer tanks being produced five days a week on an eight hour shift.
- Performed regular maintenance on press machinery to optimize performance.
- Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively managing workload and communicating progress updates with supervisors or team leads as needed.
- Assisted in training new press operators, sharing expertise and best practices to ensure smooth onboarding and skill development.
- Upheld housekeeping standards by keeping space clean and free of hazards.
- Restocked workstations with supplies to prevent work delays.
- Reviewed work orders to determine materials needs, where to make cuts and how to complete high-quality products in line with specifications.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MSBachelor of Science - Psychology
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV08.2022
Skills
- Conflict de-escalation
- Documentation skills
- De-escalation Strategies
- Mental Health Support
- Conflict Resolution
- Crisis handling
- Patient Assessment
- Crisis Intervention
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
US Army
11.2011 - Current
Horn Press Operator
Howard Industry
05.2011 - 11.2011
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Jones County Junior College
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
American Public University System