Documents observations in patient record and communicates relevant information to team members
Evaluates patient responses to interventions and communicates findings to appropriate team members
Visually monitors patients for at-risk behaviors and implements the interdisciplinary plan of care
Lead and facilitate therapeutic groups that align with team goals for programming patient outcomes
Advocate for patients and assist other disciplines to maintain emotionally, mentally and physically safe interaction
Visually monitor patients for at-risk behaviors and implement interdisciplinary plan of care.
Behavioral Health Technician
The Kirkbride Center
01.2012 - 01.2018
Administer and record daily vital signs of patients
Implement individual treatment plan and record patient behavior and progress
Aid nurse with treatment and recovery of patients from substance abuse, mental, physical, & emotional abuse
Transport patients to medical appointments and court appearances
Serve as a role model for positive behavior and counsel patients daily with treatment and recovery
Co-facilitate groups to assist in patient recovery.
Adjunct Professor
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
01.2011 - 01.2018
As a professor my responsibilities included creation of the syllabus & overall course structure
Preparing examinations as well development of grading system
To provide conceptual instruction in theory courses and teaching fundamental technical skills in activity courses.
Behavioral Health Counselor
The Devereux Foundation Group Home
01.2009 - 01.2012
Co-facilitate therapeutic and psycho-education groups and programming
Responsible for accurate and timely documentation as directed (i.e
Hospitalizations, medical appointments, incident reports)
Assists in planning, implementation and supervision of therapeutic, recreational and other programming based on consumer’s individualized treatment plan
Administered routine medications
Applied behavior modification techniques supported by consumer’s individualized treatment plan.
Residential Counselor
The Devereux Foundation Kanner Center
01.2007
Assisted in organizing basketball team for behavioral youth and coached the team
Organized programs and field expenditures for clients
Maintained daily level charts and assisted in the transition of clients outside residential program
Applied behavior management techniques to transform client behavior and help them adapt to living and interacting outside Kanner facilities.
Client Care Worker
Woods Services
01.2007
Provided basic day-to-day care for clients
Encouraged and ensured safety of the patients participating in recreational activities
Assisted with community and recreational conflict resolution and maintained daily levels charts for clients.
Education
Master of Education Degree in Recreation Administration -
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