James Seibel
Boise,United States
Summary
Sympathetic Mental Health Tech offering extreme compassion and extensive experience working with mental health intervention. Adept at performing risk assessment, crisis intervention and psycho-education. Dedicated and energetic with excellent listening skills and establishing therapeutic relationships with patients while helping with daily living.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Psych Technician
cottonwood creek hospital
Meridian , ID
05.2021 - 06.2024
- Conducted group therapy sessions for patients with similar diagnoses.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments under the direction of a physician or registered nurse.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress and treatment plans.
- Assisted in providing mental health services to individuals with psychiatric disorders by gathering information through interviews and observations.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss diagnosis and treatment options.
- Monitored patient behavior, documented changes, and reported any concerns to clinical staff.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with patients and their families to support recovery goals.
- Facilitated activities designed to improve life skills such as problem solving, communication, anger management, stress reduction, symptom management, self-care, socialization.
Psychiatric Technician
Health and Welfare State Hospital West
Nampa , ID
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Effectively managed daily charting for each patient.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Counseled patients, discussed substance use and worked closely with individuals to identify positive and healthy life choices.
- Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients.
- Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
- Documented observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.
Recovery Coach
S.H.I.P Inc.
Boise , ID
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Implemented personalized treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Put together list of applicable resources and helped secure necessary referrals.
- Counseled individuals, families and groups as part of recovery process.
- Attended treatment meetings to outline and review plans.
- Remained calm, stayed professional and provided exceptional service on calls, even when interacting with difficult individuals.
- Mentored new members on scripts, strategies and company information to maximize performance.
Psychiatric Technician
Lifeways Hospital
Boise , ID
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Effectively managed daily charting for each patient.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Counseled patients, discussed substance use and worked closely with individuals to identify positive and healthy life choices.
- Provided client assessments upon admission and discharge.
- Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients.
- Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
- Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.
Crisis Peer Support Specialist
Pathways Crisis Center
Boise , ID
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintained strict data confidentiality and privacy on information related to individuals.
- Shared details regarding recovery and wellness principles focused on helping others struggling to stay focused on personal recovery journeys.
- Assisted others through dynamic relationships built on trust and utilized effective listening and interpersonal skills.
- Helped individuals overcome discrimination, stigmas and trauma by providing encouragement and community resources.
- Performed counseling interventions to address issues through conflict resolution and situational adjustment to depression, anxiety, and physical or substance abuse.
Education
Associate of Science - Emt Basic And Advanced
C.W.I.
Nampa, ID05.2013
Skills
- Training & Development
- People skills
- Collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Organization
- Work ethic
- Active listening
- Relationship building
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
Health and Welfare State Hospital West
07.2021 - 10.2021
Psych Technician
cottonwood creek hospital
05.2021 - 06.2024
Psychiatric Technician
Lifeways Hospital
03.2021 - 07.2021
Crisis Peer Support Specialist
Pathways Crisis Center
11.2020 - 03.2021
Recovery Coach
S.H.I.P Inc.
11.2019 - 09.2021
Associate of Science - Emt Basic And Advanced
C.W.I.
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