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George De Merlier

San Diego,CA

Summary

Currently employed as a Mental Health Specialist at KBH Youth Acute.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Specialist

Kootenai Medical Center
Coeur D'Alene, ID
07.2023 - Current

Neuropsychology Clinical Internship

North Idaho Memory Clinic
Coeur D'Alene, ID
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Observes and discusses patient progress and diagnoses with a neuropsychologist, medical doctor, and licensed social worker.
  • Shadows staff and learned advanced work.
  • Sat in on Project Echo Idaho meetings where mental health professionals discussed case studies and barriers to care.
  • Currently training on administering the MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment) to patients.

Registered Behavior Technician

SOAR Behavior Services
Spokane, WA
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Engaged with clients with ASD in both a clinical and in-home setting while utilizing proven strategies to positively affect client behaviors.
  • Worked with children as young as 20 months and adults as old as 25.
  • Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to BCBAs.
  • Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
  • Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
  • Exercised confidentiality and discretion to maintain HIPAA requirements.
  • Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
  • Reviewed data and progress reports with management and specialists to strategize program improvements.

Dock Leader

Seaforth Boat Rentals
San Diego, CA
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Planned logistics, managed employees, and performed rescue operations. Performed managerial duties when lead on the dock to serve all client needs
  • Worked with customers to assist with all safety, financial, or operational problems. Provided customers with mandated safety, operation, and driving protocol so they could safely navigate San Diego Bay
  • Without prior experience, progressed from 10-foot powerboats to 45-foot sailboat catamarans

Dock Hand

Seaforth Boat Rentals
San Diego, CA
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Secured ships to docks and unmoored vessels upon departure.
  • Responded effectively to customer questions and inquiries and provided information regarding products.
  • Collected money, provided change and recorded transactions on receipts.
  • Drafted contracts, explained terms to customers and acquired signatures.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Research Concentration

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
05.2023

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Crisis Management
  • Mental Healthcare
  • Behavior Observation
  • Data Collection
  • ABA Techniques
  • Clinical Experience

Publications

  • de Merlier, G., & Romanowich, P. (2024, April 4). Using the Disequilibrium Theory in Behavior Change Projects on Homework and Social Media Usage. Behavioral Interventions. Wiley Online Library https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/bin.2018

Timeline

Mental Health Specialist

Kootenai Medical Center
07.2023 - Current

Neuropsychology Clinical Internship

North Idaho Memory Clinic
01.2023 - 05.2023

Registered Behavior Technician

SOAR Behavior Services
05.2022 - 02.2023

Dock Leader

Seaforth Boat Rentals
05.2021 - 08.2021

Dock Hand

Seaforth Boat Rentals
06.2020 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Research Concentration

Gonzaga University

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