Jack Sellick
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Tech with an understanding of empathy and proactive care. Several years of experience in the field of behavioral analysis. Proficient in implementing specialized programs for individuals with intellectual, mental, emotional and developmental disabilities. Caring and well-organized with outstanding interpersonal, communication, and social skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
M.A.R.S. Group, Ltd.,
Bakersfield
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Educated staff on effective strategies for managing challenging behaviors in psychiatric settings.
- Instructed patients on proper use of prescribed medications and their side effects.
- Assessed and monitored symptoms of mental illness in order to provide appropriate interventions.
- Performed crisis intervention techniques when needed to de-escalate difficult situations involving agitated or suicidal patients.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and observing behavior.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care.
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
E.B.S.I. Inc.,
Morggan Hill
05.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and observing behavior.
- Instructed patients on proper use of prescribed medications and their side effects.
- Assessed and monitored symptoms of mental illness in order to provide appropriate interventions.
- Performed crisis intervention techniques when needed to de-escalate difficult situations involving agitated or suicidal patients.
- Educated staff on effective strategies for managing challenging behaviors in psychiatric settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care.
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
D.S.H.: Coalinga State Hospital
Coalinga, CA
04.2008 - 09.2011
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress and interactions for medical documentation purposes.
- Conducted group therapy sessions to help patients develop coping skills and learn positive behaviors.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Educated staff on effective strategies for managing challenging behaviors in psychiatric settings.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and observing behavior.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care.
Education
E.M.T. Certification - Fire Science/Emrgency Medical Technician
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA09-2021
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Clovis Community College
Fresno, CA05-2019
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technician
West Hills College - Coalinga
Coalinga, CA12-2015
Licensed Psychiatric Technician - Psychiatric Technician Program
West Hills College - Coalinga
Coalinga, CA12-2007
Skills
- Mental health counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Individual Therapy
- Behavioral Management
- Substance abuse treatment
- Clinical Documentation
- Anger management techniques
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Patient care planning
- Behavior monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Suicide Prevention
- Activity Planning
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Rapport
- Individual Counseling
- Treatment management
Certification
- Licensed Psychiatric Technician, PT34257, May 2008.
- Certified Emergency Technician, Jan 2021.
- D.S.P. I/II -Medication Administration Cert. May 2020
- R.B.T. - Registered Behavioral Tech. May 2020 (needs renewal if needed)
- BLS,CPR, ACLS - certified since: Jan 2007
Timeline
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
M.A.R.S. Group, Ltd.,
02.2022 - 06.2023
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
E.B.S.I. Inc.,
05.2020 - 12.2021
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
D.S.H.: Coalinga State Hospital
04.2008 - 09.2011
E.M.T. Certification - Fire Science/Emrgency Medical Technician
Fresno City College
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Clovis Community College
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technician
West Hills College - Coalinga
Licensed Psychiatric Technician - Psychiatric Technician Program
West Hills College - Coalinga