Karen Williams
Ocala,FL
Summary
Skilled Behavior Technician with a proven track record at North Tampa Behavioral Health, adept in crisis management and positive reinforcement. Enhanced client growth through innovative intervention strategies, achieving significant behavioral improvements. Excelled in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and empathy.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
North Tampa Behavioral Health
- Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting intervention strategies as needed to ensure continued growth and development.
- Maintained detailed records of client behaviors and interventions, ensuring accurate tracking of progress over time.
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
Virtual Observer
Andor Health
10.2024 - Current
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Streamlined data collection processes through the development of detailed observation templates for consistent reporting.
- Improved team efficiency by effectively communicating findings with colleagues and supervisors.
- Reduced instances of human error in observational data collection by implementing a standardized double-checking process for verifying measurements.
Mental Health Technician
University Behavioral Health
Orlando, FL
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as grooming, meal preparation, or mobility when necessary.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Associate
Arc of Nature Coast
Spring Hill, FL
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of self-actualization.
Education
CNA
CNA
Orlando, FL12.2024
Associates - Psychological
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL12.2023
Skills
- Active listening
- Data collection
- Documentation skills
- Prompting and fading strategies
- Behavioral management
- Positive reinforcement
- Client relationship development
- Verbal behavior training
- Report writing
- Adaptive living skills training
- Crisis management and prevention
- Group instruction techniques
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
Certification
BLS/seizure first aid/first aid
Timeline
Virtual Observer
Andor Health
10.2024 - Current
Mental Health Technician
University Behavioral Health
12.2023 - 11.2024
Associate
Arc of Nature Coast
05.2022 - 11.2023
Behavior Technician
North Tampa Behavioral Health
CNA
CNA
Associates - Psychological
St. Petersburg College