Joseph Hunter
Danbury,CT
Summary
I possess over 12 years of experience treating developmentally disabled individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Whether the environment be in group homes, private residence, hospital, clinic, rehab center or school, I have seen and done it all. The same goes for treating all sorts of behaviors and mental health illnesses. As for ABA therapy, I have worked in the field for the last 2 years as a Behavior Therapist. I am currently a Recovery Counselor at Monte Nido & Affiliates. I work in a residential setting assisting adolescent clients recover from various diagnosed illness and trauma they have suffered in an effort to regain their independence and peace of mind. I am very confident that my leadership, approachability and expertise managing human behavior will prove how valuable of an asset I can be to your company.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recovery Counselor
Monte Nido & Affiliates
03.2023 - Current
- Key player in integrating and supporting the clients through their recovery journey
- Provide support and intervention consistent with the client’s treatment plan
- Conduct therapeutic groups and develo core skills to promote clinical growth
Mobile Crisis Specialist
Nuvance Health
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Performs crisis intervention services to include verbal, telehealth, and in-person screenings to evaluate level of risk and deliver appropriate support services
- Completes assessments in the community and in the ED, when necessary, under the guidance of
- LIPs to assist with formulation of treatment needs and/or discharge/transition plans in collaboration with patient, family and multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Makes the transition to the next level of care with the services required to ensure safety and promote high-quality outcomes
Patient Care Technician
PCT, Nuvance Health
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Records patients’ vital signs, intake and weight
- Performs procedures and treatment such as EKGs, administering medications and monitoring of patient’s response to restraints
- Documents patients’ condition and provide routine updates to healthcare team
Behavioral Therapist
Aspire Living & Learning
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Conducting preliminary interviews and documenting cases from the initial assessment to the end of treatment
- Identifying and preventing maladaptive behaviors that impede learning new skills
- Implement appropriate intervention plan to meet the needs of each individual based on their behavioral challenges
Behavioral Therapist
The SEED Center
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Work 1:1 with patients in the clinic, home, school and community settings
- Create a Behavioral Intervention Plan developed by assigned supervising BCBA
- Consistently implement treatment plans with fidelity (under BCBAs direction) and prepare program materials; treatment protocols that include a wide variety of domains such as toilet training, communication, social, and adaptive living skills
Assistant Manager
Supports For Living
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Executes administrative and business operations in an efficient manner
- Arrange proper scheduling for all employees
- Hire, train and develop new talent
Recreation Coordinator
Arc of Mid Hudson
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Create a high-energy, dynamic program drawing on culturally relevant activities
- Devise games and activities reaching a broad set of modalities including individual, team, movement, creative expressions, and the arts
- Possess sharp organizational skills for facilitating and supervising special events (weekend affairs or any other occasion) in addition logistical support
Skills Trainer
The Center for Discovery
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Develop needs and service plans
- Provide counseling targeted at preparing the client to analyze and solve issues
- Coordinate with program staff in order to ensure proper coverage and group facilitation is available at all times
Rehabilitation Specialist
Country Manor Campus
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Demonstrate proficiency in using Cerner to schedule patient appointments and assemble patient charts
- Coordinate flow of information between medical clinic and referral authorization department to secure a valid referral for clinic patient
- Immediately report significant patient conditions to RN or RT and assists with emergent care per standing orders
Direct Support Professional
Putnam ARC, PARC
03.2010 - 03.2018
- Assist individuals with disabilities with their daily living activities
- Administer medication(s) according to guidelines
- Document all observations and daily progress notes
Sales Associate
Macy’s
05.2008 - 12.2009
- Present friendly demeanor and outstanding service to customers entering store
- Achieved hourly sales/Star Rewards goals on department and personal basis
- Demonstrate extensive product knowledge to best suit each customer’s needs
Waiter/Server
Inn at Pound Ridge
05.2007 - 09.2008
- Maintained an optimistic, customer-first attitude to surpass weekly sales targets by 12%
- Acknowledged as the Employee of the Month in July 2008 for exemplary customer service
- Collaborated with a 8-person staff to insure diners received swift service, establishing they felt comfortable asking any available server for assistance
Caddie
Waccabuc Country Club
06.2006 - 08.2007
- Greet and directed club members to their proper holes
- Maintain golf course condition by filling divots with sand and seed, repairing ball marks on the greens, raking bunkers
- Collaborate with co-workers and members to provide an enjoyable experience
Education
Master's degree - Psychology
SNHU
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
SUNY at Albany
Associate's degree - Business Management
College of Westchester
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer Service
- Management
- Behavioral Therapy
- Crisis Intervention
- Therapeutic Services
- Patient Records
- Asset Recovery
- Documentation Abilities
- Emergency Situations
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Case Notes
Certification
Present
CPR Certification
Present
First Aid Certification
Present
CPI Certification
Present
Timeline
Recovery Counselor
Monte Nido & Affiliates
03.2023 - Current
Mobile Crisis Specialist
Nuvance Health
11.2022 - 03.2023
Patient Care Technician
PCT, Nuvance Health
07.2022 - 10.2022
Behavioral Therapist
Aspire Living & Learning
12.2021 - 06.2022
Behavioral Therapist
The SEED Center
06.2021 - 10.2021
Assistant Manager
Supports For Living
02.2020 - 06.2021
Recreation Coordinator
Arc of Mid Hudson
04.2019 - 03.2021
Skills Trainer
The Center for Discovery
02.2019 - 11.2019
Rehabilitation Specialist
Country Manor Campus
10.2018 - 12.2018
Direct Support Professional
Putnam ARC, PARC
03.2010 - 03.2018
Sales Associate
Macy’s
05.2008 - 12.2009
Waiter/Server
Inn at Pound Ridge
05.2007 - 09.2008
Caddie
Waccabuc Country Club
06.2006 - 08.2007
Master's degree - Psychology
SNHU
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
SUNY at Albany
Associate's degree - Business Management
College of Westchester