Kimberly Kjonaas
Stockton,CA
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Tech with an understanding of empathy and proactive care. Over 30 years of experience in the field of behavioral analysis. Proficient in implementing specialized programs for individuals with intellectual, mental, emotional and developmental disabilities. Caring and well-organized with outstanding interpersonal, communication and social skills. Specialties include Group Therapy and maintaining Injection Clinics. Sympathetic Mental Health Tech offering extreme compassion and extensive experience working with mental health intervention. Adept at performing risk assessment, crisis intervention and psycho-education. Dedicated and energetic with excellent listening skills and establishing therapeutic relationships with patients while helping with daily living. Qualified Psychiatric Technician providing 30 years of experience in delivering treatment for mental health and substance abuse conditions. Genuine in offering quality patient care by fostering relationships, counseling and building communication to treat various types of patients and collaborate with family members. Expert in maintaining upbeat attitude and achieving peak performance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
California Department Corrections and Rehabilitation
Ione, CA
05.2007 - 12.2023
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and observing behavior.
- Conducted group therapy sessions to help patients develop coping skills and learn positive behaviors.
- Assessed and monitored symptoms of mental illness in order to provide appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care.
- Instructed patients on proper use of prescribed medications and their side effects.
- Performed crisis intervention techniques when needed to de-escalate difficult situations involving agitated or suicidal patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress and interactions for medical documentation purposes.
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
Chief Psychiatric Technician
San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services
Stockton, CA
10.1995 - 05.2007
- Supervisor over more than 20 Psychiatric Technicians and Mental Health Specialists in department
- Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings; Daily Supervisory Structural Meetings
- Annual Employees Evaluations
- Daily/Monthly shift scheduling
- Provided emotional support and crisis intervention to individuals in distress.
- Conducted assessments of individual needs, strengths, and challenges.
- Responded to emergency calls from individuals experiencing psychological distress.
- Provided referrals to community organizations such as shelters or substance abuse treatment centers.
- Collaborated with other agencies involved in providing care and assistance to clients.
- Advised family members on strategies for managing difficult behaviors exhibited by their loved ones.
- Conducted follow-up visits with clients to assess progress towards recovery goals.
- Coordinated transportation for appointments or recreational activities for clients who lacked access to reliable transportation options.
- Developed safety plans to minimize crisis risk and intervene with specific procedures.
- Compiled community resources for housing to assist patients with mental health or substance abuse recovery.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technology
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA12-1993
High School Diploma -
Tokay High School
Lodi, CA06-1990
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Behavior Monitoring
- Treatment Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Suicide Prevention
Affiliations
- Very much involved in my family and being a Grandmother and taking care of my elderly handicap Godmother
- Religiously oriented and servicing my community
Certification
- Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician- Psych. Tech. License
- PT29059
- Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
California Department Corrections and Rehabilitation
05.2007 - 12.2023
Chief Psychiatric Technician
San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services
10.1995 - 05.2007
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technology
San Joaquin Delta College
High School Diploma -
Tokay High School
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