Jennifer Brooks
Elmira,NY
Summary
Ready, willing, and able to help any team achieve mental health treatment goals. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Eager to secure a On call Justice Center coverage position.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Assistant
Elmira Psychiatric Center
Elmira, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Adapted various treatment activities to meet specific needs of individual patients.
- Assisted with the setup of equipment for recreational activities.
- Connected personally with residents to improve participation and enjoyment.
- Monitored group safety and quickly intervened to end unsafe behaviors.
- Supported mental health residents by engaging each in fun, beneficial activities.
- Documented individual progress toward meeting treatment goals.
Mental Health Therapy Aide
Elmira Psychiatric Center
Elmira, NY
08.2017 - 01.2023
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Utilized TRUST Training to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Adapted various treatment activities to meet specific needs of individual patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Horseheads Senior High School
Horseheads, NY06-1995
Skills
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Breathing Techniques
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
- Group Activities
- Precautionary Measures
- Professional Relationships
- Direct Patient Care
- Entering Patient Data
- Recording Vital Signs
- Emotional Support
- Progress Notes Updates
- Patient Progress Documentation
- Crisis Situation Awareness
Certification
- TRUST Training - 2022
- CPR and First Aid
- PMCS
- SLMS- annual on the job training
- Preceptor-able to sign off new and current staff on annual educational competencies.
- Justice Center Code of Conduct Certification 2023
- Comprehensive Ethics Training Certification
Timeline
Recreation Assistant
Elmira Psychiatric Center
01.2023 - Current
Mental Health Therapy Aide
Elmira Psychiatric Center
08.2017 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Horseheads Senior High School
- TRUST Training - 2022
- CPR and First Aid
- PMCS
- SLMS- annual on the job training
- Preceptor-able to sign off new and current staff on annual educational competencies.
- Justice Center Code of Conduct Certification 2023
- Comprehensive Ethics Training Certification
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