Gyonna Smith
Merced,CA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Merced Behavioral Health And Recovery Services
2023.09 - Current
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Provides emotional support, guidance, and resources to individuals dealing with mental health challenges.
- Use personal experiences to connect with and empower others, offering a non-judgmental space for sharing and coping strategies.
- Facilitate support groups, provide one-on-one assistance, and advocate for clients within the mental health system.
- Promote self-care practices, assist in crisis intervention, and help individuals navigate community resources for holistic well-being
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
RBT
Kadiant
2022.11 - 2023.05
- Provide care for clients in-home, in school, and within the clinic in alignment with established care plans.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Utilized visual supports and social stories to facilitate understanding of complex concepts for clients with diverse needs.
RBT
Genisis
2022.04 - 2022.11
- Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
- Being balanced, a personable demeanor with critical attention to detail.
- Assessing patient needs and progress, motivating patients and their families, reinforcing desirable behaviors, and ignoring negative on
- Provided crisis intervention support as needed, prioritizing the safety and well-being of all involved parties.
Intern
SRO Housing
2021.08 - 2022.02
- Work with community members and other stakeholders to identify necessary programs and services
- Work under administrative leads to discuss aspects of programs to meet the objectives of the stakeholders Analyze data to determine the effectiveness of programs
- Suggest and implement improvements to programs and services
- Follow up with clients to ensure that their situations have improved Maintain case files and records
- Develop and evaluate programs and services to ensure that basic client needs are met Provide psychotherapy services
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Merced College
Merced, CA12.2023
High School Diploma -
El Capitan High School
Merced, CA06.2021
Skills
- Peer Support Ethics
- Empathy Development
- Clinical Services
- Documentation And Reporting
- Conflict Resolution
- Case Management
- Positive patient experiences
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Merced Behavioral Health And Recovery Services
2023.09 - Current
RBT
Kadiant
2022.11 - 2023.05
RBT
Genisis
2022.04 - 2022.11
Intern
SRO Housing
2021.08 - 2022.02
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Merced College
High School Diploma -
El Capitan High School
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