Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Jared Green

Orem,UT

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate mental health professional with five years of experience working at the Utah State Mental Hospital. Skilled in de-escalation, psychological processing, and holding space for individuals experiencing emotional and mental distress. Experienced in various therapeutic environments, including psychiatric hospitals, wilderness therapy, educational settings, and retail. Passionate about helping others understand their emotions, process trauma, and create healthier lives.


Dynamic professional with a strong background in outdoor leadership and mental health support, honed at Utah State Hospital and Outback Therapeutic Expeditions. Proven ability to foster relationships and enhance group dynamics while ensuring client well-being. Skilled in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, contributing to positive experiences and improved outcomes in diverse environments.


Employment Gaps

During periods of unemployment, I dedicated time to personal growth, assisting family members, and continuing my studies in psychology, shamanism, Holistic Health and mental health. These experiences deepened my understanding of emotional processing and resilience, enhancing the skills I now bring to professional environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Wilderness Field Guide

Outback Therapeutic Expeditions
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Maintained high standards of professionalism by upholding company policies and adhering to industry best practices.
  • Fostered strong relationships with land managers, permitting agencies, and community members for continued access to pristine wilderness areas.

Guided boys struggling with emotional health, mental health, substance abuse, and challenging home dynamics through extended wilderness therapy programs.


Taught survival skills, including fire-making, shelter building, and minimalistic camping.


Facilitated psychological and emotional processing, helping boys understand their traumas and develop healthier behaviors.


Provided therapeutic support to fellow staff members during intense situations.

Assistant Teacher/Forest Camp Bus Driver

Inquisitive Minds
05.2020 - 09.2021
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
  • Enhanced passenger safety by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections and maintaining a clean bus environment.
  • Retained bus system, route and stop knowledge for informative customer advice.
  • Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
  • Verified cleanliness and tidiness of bus through regular cleaning.

Worked with children ages 6 months to 8 years, teaching various subjects and emotional coping skills.


Drove students to outdoor nature classes where they learned about plants, bugs, fire-making, and meditation.


Facilitated healthy communication and emotional expression among children.

Shop Assistant

Starry Night Emporiam
03.2021 - 05.2021
  • Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support shop needs.
  • Maintained a clean and organized shop floor, optimizing space for ease of customer navigation.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.


Assisted customers with finding products, maintaining store cleanliness, and managing cash register operations.


Created a welcoming environment where customers often opened up about emotional struggles.


Provided support and guidance, suggesting healthier outlets for emotional processing.

Psychiatric Technician

Utah State Hospital
12.2015 - 11.2020
  • Implemented crisis intervention protocols when necessary, ensuring the safety of all patients and staff members involved.
  • Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
  • Observed patients closely for signs of distress or changes in condition, promptly reporting concerns to supervising clinicians for appropriate intervention.
  • Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors effectively, promoting a calm atmosphere conducive to healing.
  • Charted on each patient daily.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient progress, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Ensured a safe and supportive environment for patients through close monitoring and crisis management techniques.
  • Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
  • Fostered a positive therapeutic alliance with each patient by providing consistent encouragement throughout their healing journey.
  • Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
  • Provided crisis intervention, stabilizing patients experiencing acute mental health episodes.
  • Enhanced therapeutic environment, maintaining clean and safe living space for patients.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and protecting individual privacy rights.


Assisted patients with daily needs and guided them through structured programs to support their recovery and discharge.


Specialized in de-escalating agitated patients using innovative techniques learned through independent study of psychology, mental health, and shamanism.


Regularly called upon by various units to help calm distressed patients.


Built rapport with patients and staff throughout the hospital.

Skating Carhop

Sonic Drive In
03.2012 - 03.2013

Consistently met or exceeded performance goals set by management for speed, accuracy, and customer satisfaction ratings.

  • Participated in regular team meetings, offering constructive feedback and suggestions for improvements to enhance overall operations.
  • Welcomed and greeted guests and delivered outstanding customer service.
  • Supported other team members when needed, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere by demonstrating an upbeat attitude and strong work ethic.

Managed customer orders and transactions with accuracy and efficiency.

Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations.

Delivered high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Education

GED -

Orem High School
Orem
01-2011

Skills

  • Outdoor leadership
  • Physical fitness
  • Mental resilience
  • Leave no trace principles
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Behavior management
  • Skills development
  • Customer service
  • Relationship building
  • Store maintenance
  • Teamwork and flexibility
  • Strong work ethic
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Suicide prevention
  • Mental health support
  • Patient rapport
  • Activity planning
  • Professional boundaries

Timeline

Wilderness Field Guide

Outback Therapeutic Expeditions
09.2022 - 12.2022

Shop Assistant

Starry Night Emporiam
03.2021 - 05.2021

Assistant Teacher/Forest Camp Bus Driver

Inquisitive Minds
05.2020 - 09.2021

Psychiatric Technician

Utah State Hospital
12.2015 - 11.2020

Skating Carhop

Sonic Drive In
03.2012 - 03.2013

GED -

Orem High School
Jared Green