Joshua Amaechi
Miami Gardens,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Specialist
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, FL
05.2024 - Current
- Collaborative Care: Works with RNs and healthcare professionals to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate mental health activities for comprehensive patient care.
- Patient Supervision: Monitors patient activities and needs, reporting any concerning behaviors that may require seclusion or restraint to the charge nurse.
- Documentation and Monitoring: Observes and documents patient behaviors and interventions daily, including vital signs and precautionary monitoring for risks at 15-minute intervals.
- Patient Care Responsibilities: Ensures patients' hygiene needs are met and safely manages personal belongings during admission, transfer, and discharge, completing required documentation.
- Service Excellence: Demonstrates service excellence and upholds CARE values—Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise—in all interactions and responsibilities.
Mental Health Technician
Still Mind Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring safety of all involved.
- Improved patient safety with continuous observation and timely intervention.
Mental Health Technician
Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2018 - 05.2024
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust and fostering positive relationships conducive to healing.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring safety of all involved.
Mental Health Technician
Recovery In Tune
Davie, FL
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Supported patients in daily activities, promoting independence and skill-building.
- Improved patient safety with continuous observation and timely intervention.
- Enhanced therapeutic environment by maintaining a clean and organized patient area.
- Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN03.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Specialization in Mental Health
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH06.2024
Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT) - Mental Health Technician
The Academic For Addiction Professional
Fort Lauderdale, FL01.2018
Skills
- Goal Setting and Achievement
- Crisis Intervention
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Empathy Development
- Communication Skills Enhancement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
References
Upon Request
Hobbies and Interests
Continuing Education
Volunteering
Support Group
Advocacy Work
Creative Outlets
Networking
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Timeline
Mental Health Specialist
Jackson Memorial Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Still Mind Florida
01.2024 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Recovery In Tune
01.2021 - 01.2022
Mental Health Technician
Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center
01.2018 - 05.2024
Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Specialization in Mental Health
Southern New Hampshire University
Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT) - Mental Health Technician
The Academic For Addiction Professional