Joseph Zaitz
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Compassionate Behavioral Health Technician with hands-on experience in providing recovery treatment services to diverse populations. Proficient in implementing treatment plans, documenting patient progress and facilitating therapeutic activities for clients. Strong interpersonal skills enable effective communication with patients, families and healthcare teams. Have contributed significantly to improvements in patient outcomes by promoting positive behavioral changes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bhavioral Health Technition/ Facilty Manger
Mountain Sky Recovery
Murrieta, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Participated in trainings related to evidence-based practices in order to stay current with best practices in the field of addiction treatment.
- Conducted screenings and assessments to identify clients in need of substance abuse services.
- Attended weekly staff meetings to discuss case updates, new developments in the field of addiction treatment.
- Collaborated with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Facilitated educational groups focusing on topics such as relapse prevention, coping skills, anger management, and recovery planning.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Issued medications from clinic dispensary and kept records using specified procedures.
- Maintained accurate client records and documented progress notes in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Led individual and group therapy supporting prescribed procedures.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed. Trained in AMA situations.
- Executed weekly shopping while adhering to the facility budget.
- Conducted client rounds according to state protocols and documented appropriately in Electronic health records.
- Observed clients medications daily in accordace with the Company and DHCS guidelines.
- Administered detoxification protocals (completion of of CIWA, COW forms, ital signs rounds) on all detoxification clients.
Behaviorlal Health Technition/Facility Manager
First Step House
Escondido, CA
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted in coordinating transportation for appointments outside the facility when necessary.
- Maintained client and employee areas in good working order and with adequate supplies.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Developed individualized therapeutic plans for patients based on their mental health needs.
- Issued medications from clinic dispensary and kept records using specified procedures.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions with multiple patients.
House Manager
Pacific Palms Recovery
Escondido, CA
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Supervised operations of a 28-bed men's facility.
- Participated in creating customized care plans focused on specific resident requirements within the establishment.
- Adhered to all laws, regulations, codes, and standards related to facility operations.
- Responded promptly to emergencies involving staff or residents and coordinated appropriate responses.
- Trained and coached staff to consistently meet residents' needs with caring, knowledgeable and safe support.
- Transported residents to AA or NA meetings and to medical appointments.
Education
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy
Chicago, IL01-1988
Associate of Arts -
Cooking And Hospitality Institute
Chicago, ILSkills
- Crisis intervention
- Individualized treatment planning
- Behavioral health assessment
- Medication administration
- Documentation compliance
- Therapeutic group facilitation
- Staff training and development
- Team collaboration
- Experience with ObserveSmart rounding system
- Electronic health records experience (KIPU)
- First Aid/AED/CPR Certified
- CCAPP RADT
- Understanding of 12-Step Recovery Framework
- Evidence-based practices
- Cultural competence
- Conflict resolution
- Confidentiality practices
- Relapse prevention
- Harm reduction
- Co-occurring disorders
Timeline
Bhavioral Health Technition/ Facilty Manger
Mountain Sky Recovery
03.2024 - Current
Behaviorlal Health Technition/Facility Manager
First Step House
01.2023 - 02.2024
House Manager
Pacific Palms Recovery
01.2021 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy
Associate of Arts -
Cooking And Hospitality Institute
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