Imani Smith
Valparaiso,IN
Summary
My career objective from this resume is to pursue a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. Once completed, my next objective would be to work as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Indiana for 2-3 years to gain experience, and then working as an LMHC somewhere on the East Coast.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
Porter-Starke Services
02.2021 - Current
- To care for individuals in mental health crises with serious mental illness including schizophrenia spectrum disorders, bipolar disorders, suicidal ideations, substance abuse disorders, major depressive disorders, and psychosis.
- The role of the Psych Tech is to provide a therapeutic environment to clients such as talking to them during a mental health crisis.
- The PT is also responsible for feeding clients three meals and two snacks per day, using the hospitals charting system (Streamline) to document group notes as needed.
Behavioral Health Technician
Franciscan Health Michigan City
11.2020 - 05.2023
- To care for individuals in mental health crises with serious mental illness including schizophrenia spectrum disorders, bipolar disorders, suicidal ideations, substance abuse disorders, major depressive disorders, and psychosis.
- The role of the BHT is to provide a therapeutic environment to clients such as talking to them during a mental health crisis
- The BHT is also responsible for feeding clients three meals and two snacks per day, using the hospitals charting system (EPIC) to document group notes as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies, Social Services
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN05.2019
General Core 40 Diploma -
Merrillville High School
Merrillville, IN06.2014
Skills
- Behavior Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Treatment Management
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Patient Rapport
- Active Listening
- Employee Training
- Behavior Observation
- Progress Documentation
Activities Certifications
- Indiana State University Orchestra; August 2014-May 2019; 1st Violinist Concertmistress
- Christian Student Fellowship; Leadership/Worship Team Member October 2018-May 2019
- SouthShore Community Orchestra; Valparaiso, Indiana; Director: Troy Webdell since December 2022
- CPR Certified through Porter Starke Services September 9th, 2021-September 9th, 2023
- CPI Certified through Porter Starke Services since March of 2021, reoccurring certification annually.
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
Porter-Starke Services
02.2021 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Franciscan Health Michigan City
11.2020 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies, Social Services
Indiana State University
General Core 40 Diploma -
Merrillville High School
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