Competent Behavioral Health Technician with extensive positive background of family collaboration and implementation of individualized services. Diligent support professional well-versed in a variety of support necessities with all families and clients. Excellent communication skills and documentation to support program operations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Autism Behavioral Services
235 E 8th St, Wyoming PA 18644
09.2022 - Current
Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in client progress.
Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress, enabling effective adjustments to treatment plans as needed.
Utilized creative problem-solving abilities to address complex patient needs and overcome barriers to treatment success, all while maintaining a high level of professionalism and ethical conduct.
Prioritized rapport with diverse populations by utilizing strong competence skills during interactions with both patients and their families alike.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with industry best practices and emerging trends for the delivery of effective mental health services.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing each client's unique needs.
Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for clients.
Provided client support within the school, home, and community
Behavioral Health Technician
Community Counseling/First Hospital
Kingston, PA
08.2008 - 08.2022
*See description for current job
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Special Education
Misericordia University
Dallas
05.2003
Skills
Excellent Communication Skills
Documentation of Behaviors and Communication
Client and Family Liaison/Rapport Building
Interpersonal Skill Development
Case Documentation/Care Coordination
Mental Health Support
Records Maintenance/Progress Documentation
Co-occurring disorders knowledge
Activity monitoring
Family support services
Professional Boundaries Maintenance
Behavioral Management
Social Skills Development
Certification
ELEM/SPED teaching certification (inactive)
CPR Certified
Safe Crisis Management Certified
RBT (40 Hours Online Training)
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Autism Behavioral Services
09.2022 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Community Counseling/First Hospital
08.2008 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Special Education