DEYIIA Huckabee
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Skilled Mental Health Technician with [Area of study] degree and extensive mental health services background. Supported numerous patients in large residential treatment facility and played key role in achievement of positive patient outcomes. Excellent communications and patient management skills leading to desirable results. Dedicated [Job Title] with impressive mental health expertise and [Area of certification] certification. Delivered exceptional patient support in community-based treatment facility and contributed to many patients' status improvements. Superb communications skills and compassionate nature enabled positive outcomes in challenging environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Transport/Crisis Stabilization Unit Mental Health Technician
JBS/ Craig Crisis Care Center
Birmingham, AL
09.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs regularly as part of overall assessment efforts aimed at ensuring the highest level of care and attention to personal wellbeing.
- Provided ongoing encouragement and motivation to patients as they progressed toward stabilization goals, celebrating successes along the way.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in mental health care and crisis stabilization techniques.
- Promoted self-care activities among patients by leading recreational therapy sessions designed to foster relaxation and stress reduction techniques.
- Conducted thorough room checks for safety hazards, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and facility protocols for patient protection.
Mental Health Technician
Jefferson County Mental Health Authority
Birmingham, AL
04.2015 - Current
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Maintained detailed records of patient interactions, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Monitored patients'' progress, documenting changes in behavior and updating treatment plans accordingly.
- Educated patients on coping strategies and self-help techniques to better manage their mental health symptoms.
- Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans to address specific patient needs and promote recovery.
- Promoted a safe, therapeutic environment by enforcing facility policies and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
Teacher Assistant
King's Home Formerly The King's Ranch And Hannah Homes
Chelsea, AL
01.2017 - 05.2021
- Responded to student needs and questions promptly.
- Assisted house parents with in home management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by effectively managing behavior and addressing individual needs.
- Assisted house parents in preparing instructional materials, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.
- Assisted house parents with kids in DHR custody
- Assisted kids with homework and daily BLS
Education
High School Diploma -
Fulton School High
Atlanta, GA05.1995
Skills
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Mental Health Support
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Self-Care Promotion
- Recovery planning
- Discharge Planning
- Behavior Management
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Safety Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Progress Monitoring
- Patient Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Behavior Observation
- Behavioral support
- HIPAA Requirement
Timeline
Transport/Crisis Stabilization Unit Mental Health Technician
JBS/ Craig Crisis Care Center
09.2023 - Current
Teacher Assistant
King's Home Formerly The King's Ranch And Hannah Homes
01.2017 - 05.2021
Mental Health Technician
Jefferson County Mental Health Authority
04.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Fulton School High