Jermaine Clarke
Summary
Skilled Behavioral Health Associate with a proven track record at Health and Hospitals enhancing patient well-being through direct care and evidence-based interventions. Excelled in developing therapeutic relationships and facilitating group therapy, showcasing exceptional active listening and workflow analysis skills. Achieved significant improvements in patient cooperation and treatment plan adherence.
Seasoned BHA with passion to evaluate and determine academic programs, procedures and policy effectiveness. Highly-knowledgeable in scholarship and grant programs, educational exploration, and career planning.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
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.
Behaviorial Health Associate
HHC / Woodhull Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
11.2019 - 02.2023
- 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
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
Certification
Bls certification
Behaviorial health criminal justice training program
Timeline
Behaviorial Health Associate
NYC H&H
02.2022 - Current
Behaviorial Health Associate
HHC / Woodhull Medical Center
11.2019 - 02.2023
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