Hi, I’m
John Tricarico
BHP, PSS, Ed Tech III
Wallagrass,ME
Summary
Compassionate professional known for delivering quality service that focuses on each clients individuality. Highly trained Behavioral Health Specialist skilled in assessing needs, identifying educational resources and developing effective treatment plans. Strong background in fostering human connections for clients and caregivers alike.
Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for clients.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
8
Certifications
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Aroostook Home Health Services
Behavioral Health Specialist
07.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Created progress reports, assessments and charting within required timeframes.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Identified appropriate treatment resources and recommended patients for these services.
- Worked closely with adults and children in community settings, at residential facilities and within homes.
- Implemented and established behavior strategies by setting rules, reiterating expectations and rewarding good behavior for over 10 students.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Delivered client assessments for those struggling with addiction or relationship issues and implemented strategies based on client needs.
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
MSAD27
Educational Technician III 1:1
08.2022 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Monitored student safety and intervened in situations such as Learning environment and Behavior modification.
- Coordinated with teachers to integrate special ed student into classrooms.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Reached out to parents concerning student behavior and academic performance to encourage individual student success.
- Resolved student conflicts to develop creative, mutually-satisfactory solutions.
Northern Maine General
Direct Support Professional
09.2021 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Supervised over 23 household staff, contractors and vendors
MSAD27
Educational Technician III
08.2019 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Coordinated with teachers to integrate special ed students into classrooms.
- Developed individualized learning plans for specific students.
- Monitored student safety and intervened in situations such as behavioral and disruptive incidents.
- Resolved student conflicts by applying strong interpersonal and behavior management abilities to develop creative, mutually-satisfactory solutions.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Coordinated with teachers to integrate special ed students into classrooms
- Developed individualized learning plans for specific students
- Reached out to parents concerning student behavior and academic performance to encourage individual student success
Northern Maine General
Residential Manager
09.2018 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Provided for peaceful and safe tenant relations through complaint management and conflict resolution.
- Screened and reviewed resident applications by completing credit and criminal background checks and verifying employment and previous rental history.
- Coordinated vendors such as carpet cleaners, tilers, cable suppliers and satellite and phone service providers.
- Communicated regularly with key on-and off-site tenant contacts to achieve satisfaction with facility and services.
- Fostered community relationships to improve resident satisfaction through Outings and Seasonal activities.
Education
Southern Florida UniversityOrlando, FL
Associate of Science from Broker Agent
03.2014
Southern Connecticut State UniversityNew Haven, CT
Bachelor of Science from Geography
08.2002 - 05.2007
University Overview
- Member of the National Honors Society for Geographers
- President of the Geography Club
- Received Americorps Scholarship, 2004 thru 2006
- Minors in: History, psychology, and computer science
Skills
- Policies and procedures
- Operations management
- Project Management
- Business administration
- Improvement initiatives
- Case Planning and Management
- Charting and Other Documentation
- Constructive Feedback
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
- Emotional Support
- Recommending Resources
- Client Coping Mechanisms
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- PCHM - Personal Care Homemaker
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- PCW - Personal Care Worker
- CRMA certified - Oct 2023
- CPR / First Aid Certified - Oct 2023
- Certified BHP, AHHS - Oct 2019
- Certified PSS, AHHS - Feb 2023
Additional Information
I went to College at the age of 30. Maintained a better-than-average GPA, while juggling a full time (overnight inventory job) and new born child. Volunteered for AmeriCorps 2004 thru 2006 through L.E.A.P. of NH, CT. I was the Curriculum Leader for the Hill House HS quad for over 30 inter-city HS students from diverse back grounds. Coached several Sports, including youth baseball, basketball, Adult Softball, and Adult Baseball.
Timeline
Educational Technician III 1:1
MSAD27
08.2022 - 05.2023
Direct Support Professional
Northern Maine General
09.2021 - 08.2022
Behavioral Health Specialist
Aroostook Home Health Services
07.2020 - Current
Educational Technician III
MSAD27
08.2019 - 09.2020
Residential Manager
Northern Maine General
09.2018 - 06.2019
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science from Geography
08.2002 - 05.2007
Southern Florida University
Associate of Science from Broker Agent
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