Jermaine Clarke
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated Type Support Worker with collaborative approach to patient care and skill development. Results-oriented patient advocate with personalized care program planning and execution. Detailed and process-oriented instructional designer with Number years of experience building tailored programs for diverse individuals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Behaviorial Health Associate
HHC / Woodhull Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
11.2019 - Current
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
Behavioral Health Associate
HHC/ Bellevue
New York, NY
05.2011 - 11.2019
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
- Bellevue I worked in Forensic psychiatry Prison ward/ 19N As a behavioral Health associate job responsibilities, escorted patients to attorney consult visits ,restraint patients , crisis de-escalation Pmcs intervention techniques. I Organized groups reported to the treatment team for care plans
Behaviorial Health Associate
NYC H&H
Elmhurst, NY
02.2022 - Current
- Fostered a supportive atmosphere within the therapeutic setting by actively listening, empathizing, and validating patients'' experiences.
- Participated in ongoing professional development, staying current with best practices in behavioral health care to enhance service quality.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, encouraging active participation and promoting healthy coping strategies among patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication to better address their needs.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Education
Yes - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY1998
Social Sciences/ Mathematics
Martin Van Buren High School
Queens Village, NY06.1995
Skills
- Workflow Analysis
- Direct Patient Care
- Monitor Patients
- Active Listening Skills
- Treatment Plan Development
- Patient Observation
- Due Diligence
- Patient Record Analysis
Timeline
Behaviorial Health Associate
NYC H&H
02.2022 - Current
Behaviorial Health Associate
HHC / Woodhull Medical Center
11.2019 - Current
Behavioral Health Associate
HHC/ Bellevue
05.2011 - 11.2019
Yes - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Nassau Community College
Social Sciences/ Mathematics
Martin Van Buren High School