G’Meciah Davis-Henderson
Duncanville,Texas
Summary
Highly ambitious, patient, and persistent individual with five+ years of experience working within the mental health field. Provides effective customer service through the use of communication and leadership skills. Exceptional Microsoft Office skills as well as ample file documentation experience. Looking for a position within the mental health field with the opportunity for growth. Adept at performing crisis intervention and psycho-education. Dedicated and energetic with excellent listening skills and establishing therapeutic relationships with patients while helping with daily living.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Hickory Trail Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Active part of the treatment team
- Providing continuous patient care and supervision
- Interaction role modeling to patients ranging in age from adult through geriatrics
- Works cohesively under the direction of a Registered Nurse
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided direct patient care in personal and group settings
- Followed the recommended behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols
- Effectively communicated with parents and caregivers regarding patient progress as the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst instructed
- Collected, recorded, and summarized data on observable patient behavior
- Completed clinical documentation notes within 48 hours of session time
- Utilized safe & appropriate procedures when working with patients
- Maintained patient confidentiality and remained within compliance of federal and state HIPAA laws
- Collaborated with the treatment team
- Maintained and acquired technical knowledge by attending mandatory team meetings and staff development pieces of training
Teacher
Green Oaks Education and Support
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
- Assess students enrolled in the program
- Develop and implement individually designed programs
- Teach students with diverse abilities
- Plan and coordinate transitioning to the next class
- Supervise teacher assistants and volunteers, as applicable
- Supervise the classroom and ensure the health and safety of each student
- Plan and follow a daily schedule
- Plan and implement daily activities with appropriate accommodations and adaptations for academics and social skills
- Maintain an organized, attractive and developmentally appropriate learning environment
- Maintain appropriate interactions with families
- Drive students in school vans and/or personal vehicles
- Plan and implement methods of establishing a positive liaison with parents, visitors, and volunteers
- Assist in public relations and fundraising events sponsored by the School
- Perform other responsibilities as designated by the Directors
Supported Employment Educational Specialist
Metrocare Services
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Ability to organize workflow and develop efficient clinic procedures
- Ability to effectively manage a large caseload of consumers with varying needs
- Ability to problem-solve, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions
- Skilled in using tact and diplomacy in interacting with staff and consumers
- Ability to work as a team member
- Able to maintain work in 95% compliance with standards at all times
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Able to work flexible hours
- Ability to successfully use an automated clinical record-keeping system
Inclusion Aide
Kipp Pleasant Grove Middle School
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Assisted special education students individually during classes
- Participated in different activities with the students and help with the development of motor, physical and social skills
- Monitored the classroom in the absence of the instructor
- Provided small groups in order to provide one on one help for students
Inclusion Aide
South Grand Prairie HS
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted special education students individually during classes
- Participated in different activities with the students and help with development of motor, physical and social skills
- Monitored the classroom in the absence of instructor
- Provided small groups in order to provide one on one help for students
- Assisted in the In-School Suspension room to help any students
Registered Behavior Technician
Therapy & Beyond
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Provided direct patient care in personal and group settings
- Followed the recommended behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols
- Effectively communicated with parents and caregivers regarding patient progress as instructed by the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst
- Collected, recorded, and summarized data on observable patient behavior
- Completed clinical documentation notes within 48 hours of session time
- Utilized safe & appropriate procedures when working with patients
- Maintained patient confidentiality and remained within compliance of federal and state HIPAA laws
- Collaborated with treatment team
- Maintained and acquired technical knowledge by attending mandatory team meetings and staff development trainings
Community Support Specialist
Denton MHMR
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Assisted consumers in community shopping, recreation, employment assistance, and leisure activities as determined by client’s service plan
- Completed and submitted all documentation, including but not limited to, Service Activity Logs (SALs), timesheets, tracking logs, progress notes, training data, medication sheets within the allotted time frame
Education
Masters of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Western States
Portland, Oregon06.2024
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology, Minor(s):Counseling & Kinesiology
University of North Texas
Denton, Texas05.2018
Skills
- Customer service
- Communication
- Leadership
- Microsoft Office
- File documentation
- Behavior Management
- Patient Safety Management
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Family support and assistance
- Excellent customer service skills
- Care Plan Development
- Individual Counseling
- Suicide Prevention
- Progress Monitoring
- De-Escalation Techniques
Leadershipandinvolvement
- North Texas Sweethearts, Spring 2018, Member [Sweetheart]
- UNT Compliments (Service Org), Fall 2014-Spring 2018, Secretary: 2016 Year, Vice President/Secretary: Fall 2017, President: Spring 2018
- UNT WOMEN’S RUGBY, Fall 2017-Spring 2018, Team Member [Forward]
- Women of Gold, Fall 2017-Spring 2018, Member
- Faith Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, Childcare and Faithful Horns, 05/12-07/14
- Alpha Christian Academy, Childcare Assistant, 11/16-05/17
- The CONNECT DALLAS, Member of community service team, 08/18-08/19
- The Big Event, Community cleanup, 03/17, 03/18
- Dallas Urban League of Young Professionals, 03/20-Present, Professional development committee, Community Outreach committee
- Young Life-South Oak Cliff, YL Leader, 09/21-Present
Certification
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor-Intern(LCDC) – [TX] Licensing Board.
- First Aid/CPR Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Hickory Trail Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
10.2023 - 04.2024
Teacher
Green Oaks Education and Support
11.2022 - 07.2023
Supported Employment Educational Specialist
Metrocare Services
07.2021 - 11.2022
Inclusion Aide
Kipp Pleasant Grove Middle School
08.2020 - 07.2021
Inclusion Aide
South Grand Prairie HS
08.2019 - 08.2020
Registered Behavior Technician
Therapy & Beyond
05.2018 - 08.2019
Community Support Specialist
Denton MHMR
06.2016 - 05.2018
Masters of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Western States
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology, Minor(s):Counseling & Kinesiology
University of North Texas