Jason Zimmerman
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Dedicated Mental Health Technician with a strong background in psychiatric care. Delivered compassionate patient support in a community-based treatment facility and contributed to many patients' status improvements. Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary team to meet patients' needs. Strong communication skills enabled positive outcomes in a challenging environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan
2023.04 - Current
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Teacher Assistant
Colorado State University
2022.08 - Current
- Supported learning in weekly in-class discussions
- Carefully graded papers for both accuracy and to provide feedback to support learning.
Peer Mentor
Colorado State University
2022.08 - Current
- For Principles of Human Physiology, Applied the science of learning techniques the students learned in class to facilitate group study sessions and activities
- Responded to student emails requesting clarification on course content
Intern
Aspire3D
2022.08 - 2023.04
- Provided emotional, academic, and social support for children in the after-school program
- Supported the day-to-day functioning and emotional support to adult clients with chronic mental illnesses
- Initiated, designed, organized, and facilitated a smokers cessation group at one of Aspire3Ds facilities.
Wilderness Guide
Colorado Mesa University
2018.09 - 2020.04
- Ensured client well-being with thorough pre-trip briefings on safety procedures, equipment use, and trip expectations.
- Led multi-day backpacking trips through remote wilderness areas, fostering appreciation for nature among participants.
- Assisted in emergency situations with swift action and clear communication, leading to timely resolutions without injury or incident.
- Developed customized wilderness itineraries for clients, ensuring memorable experiences and high satisfaction rates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Energy Management/Landman
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction05.2020
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Behavior Management
- Suicide Prevention
- Crisis Intervention
- Clinical Documentation
Affiliations
- American Psychological Association
- American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Crisis Intervention Prevention
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan
2023.04 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Colorado State University
2022.08 - Current
Peer Mentor
Colorado State University
2022.08 - Current
Intern
Aspire3D
2022.08 - 2023.04
Wilderness Guide
Colorado Mesa University
2018.09 - 2020.04
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Arts - Energy Management/Landman
Colorado Mesa University
- Basic Life Support
- Crisis Intervention Prevention
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