Jonathan Monzon
Valley Village,CA
Summary
Registered Behavioral Technician with 15+ years skilled experience working in CA licensed psych/behavioral units. Emphasis with patients that are dual diagnosis, forensic, and mental disabilities. Supported numerous patients in specialized residential treatment facilities and played a key role in achievement of positive patient outcomes. Excellent communications and patient management skills leading to desirable results. Experience with high profile psych and behavioral patients from CA Developmental Centers (Lanterman, Fairview, Canyon Springs, Porterville) in successfully transitioning to community care facilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavioral Technician Manager
Insight For Life (Enhanced Behaviroal Facility)
09.2018 - Current
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- 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.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
Direct Support Professional Supervisor
Insight For Life (Behavioral Unit)
01.2013 - 09.2018
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Trained staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Updated patient files with current behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
Direct Support Professional
Insight For Life (Behavioral Unit)
11.2008 - 12.2012
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted patients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged and supported patients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Administered medications, and managed patient behaviors, implemented behavioral plans.
Education
Associate of Arts - Communications
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA12.2023
High School Diploma -
South Hills High School
West Covina, CA06.2008
Skills
- Activity Schedules
- Manding Training
- Discrete Trial Training
- Functional Behavior Assessments
- Behavior Support Plans
- Crisis Intervention
- Reinforcement Strategies
- Token Economy Systems
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Registered Behavioral Technician Manager
Insight For Life (Enhanced Behaviroal Facility)
09.2018 - Current
Direct Support Professional Supervisor
Insight For Life (Behavioral Unit)
01.2013 - 09.2018
Direct Support Professional
Insight For Life (Behavioral Unit)
11.2008 - 12.2012
Associate of Arts - Communications
Rio Hondo College
High School Diploma -
South Hills High School
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