Proactive professional is knowledgeable about behavioral health as demonstrated by their studies and their employment. Focused on helping the underserved communities who are of low income, LGBTQ+, People of Color, and Muslim as well as other communities. Offers strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Considered hardworking, patient, persistent and driven.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Qualified Mental Health Associate - Skills Trainer
Trillium Family Services
09.2022 - Current
Worked various shifts - day. swing and overnight.
Worked as a lead staff and trained new hires.
Communicated effectively with supervisors and with clients.
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
Strategized with clinical team on treatment plans for clients.
Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care, stable environment and care to all clients.
Create groups for clients involving outdoor activities, art activities and DBT Therapy under guidance of therapist and supervisors.
Aid clients in keeping their rooms clean and helping them in housekeeping tasks.
Write progress notes for clients daily as well as Incident reports if necessary.
Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Behavioral Health Technician
The University Of Kansas Health System - Marillac
01.2022 - 07.2022
Monitored patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior and physical ailments to medical staff.
Encouraged patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational and other therapeutic activities that enhanced interpersonal skills and develop social relationships.
Observed and influenced patients' behavior by teaching, counseling and befriending.
Lead therapy groups and guided patients in creating safety plans for safe discharge.
Held C-SSRS Assessments with patients twice a day and did one on one processing with individual patients as needed.
Helped in de-escalation of patients in crisis and on units.
Charted patient behaviors, emotions displayed, group participation, interventions, de-escalations, and any one on one processing that occurred.
Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
Collaborated with and assisted doctors, psychologists and rehabilitation therapists in working with psychiatric patients to treat, rehabilitate and return patients to community.
Developed and taught strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
Aided patients in performing tasks, such as bathing or keeping beds, clothing, or living areas clean.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
Behavioral Health Technician
Crittenton - Saint Luke's Health System
08.2021 - 10.2021
Facilitated on-site activities and support groups for patients.
Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance and restocked supplies to support program needs.
Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve patients.
Completed documentation and charting for patients daily and reported any Significant Events that occurred.
Completed C-SSRS Assessment with patients twice daily.
Searched patient belongings prior to and during stays to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
Took and monitored vital signs and ensured all patients got food trays and snacks.
Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Mentored patients on substance use and life choices.
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Intake-Intern
Newhouse Domestic Violence Shelter
01.2020 - 03.2020
Cleaned beds and prepared them for the next client.
Wrote emails, answered hotline, prepared paperwork for future clients.
Brought clients clothes, sheets, blankets, and pillows.
Helped the client adjust to the shelter by providing compassionate and attentive guidance to clients during moments of crisis and trauma.
Did activities with the children and teenagers.
Provided the medication the clients needed.
Did intakes of new clients and interviewed them to fill out necessary paperwork for the shelter.
Explained safety details, and applicants' legal rights during intake assessment.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Psychological Sciences
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR
12.2024
B.A - Psychology
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
05.2021
B.A - English, Creative Writing Candidate, Literature and Language
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
05.2021
Skills
Crisis Management
Mentoring
Treatment Planning
Documentation skills
Active and Sensitive Listening
Flexible and Adaptable
Excellent Communication
Persistent
Hardworking
Leadership
Patient Assistance
Empathetic
Continuous Learner
Assertive
Trauma experienced
Collaborative
Certification
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) - Trillium Family Services 2022
American Heart Association RQI - Marillac 2022
Safe Crisis Management (SCM) - Marillac 2022
Affiliations
Psychology Club
English Honor Society
Her Campus Magazine
Accomplishments
Worked with patient during crisis with a Rapid Response team which led to patient being stable and on treatment plan.
Worked with patients during a SIRT and ensured all patients and staff safety.
Maintained Good Standing throughout last three years of Studies.
Achieved Kudos for Spring Semester 2020
Author for Her Campus Magazine
References
Morris Norrise - Direct Supervisor Marillac Campus - mnorrise@kumc.edu
Yujung Oh - Behavioral Health Therapist Marillac Campus - yoh2@kumc.edu
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
Qualified Mental Health Associate - Skills Trainer
Trillium Family Services
09.2022 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
The University Of Kansas Health System - Marillac
01.2022 - 07.2022
Behavioral Health Technician
Crittenton - Saint Luke's Health System
08.2021 - 10.2021
Intake-Intern
Newhouse Domestic Violence Shelter
01.2020 - 03.2020
Master of Arts - Applied Psychological Sciences
Pacific University
B.A - Psychology
University of Missouri - Kansas City
B.A - English, Creative Writing Candidate, Literature and Language
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) - Trillium Family Services 2022
American Heart Association RQI - Marillac 2022
Safe Crisis Management (SCM) - Marillac 2022
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