KYRAN JOHNSON
Rockville, New York,Centre
Summary
I am a friendly, energetic and outgoing individual. Detail oriented and reliable.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Worker
Northwell Health
Queens, NY
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted Individuals and fellow staff with various psychiatric episodes by talking down, dissuading and counseling patients dealing with Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, Suicidal tendencies, Anorexia and several other disorders.
- Helped with physical duties dealing with patients such as helping nurses administer medication.
- Utilized evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy when appropriate.
- Provided crisis intervention services in emergency situations.
Senior Counselor
Charles Evans Center
Glen Cove, NY
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Taken and supervised Residents on outings and trips ( Mall,Movies, Grocery Shopping, Parks Etc)
- Helped Residents develop skills through daily living, interpersonal development, social skills and behavioral management. By various methods of Group play activities too counseling. Documenting skill development on daily basis
- Medication Management ( Med counts and logs, ordering of medication and proper storage and documentation)
- Planned and lead group activities
- Stock Management ( ensuring enough food and supplies where equipped for the house as well as Residents essential need)
- Conducted house interviews for In and Out take for new and current Residents
Residential Counselor
Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School
Old Brookville, NY
09.2019 - 2021
- Conducted weekly meetings with directors and assessed and advocated resident needs; recommended solutions and strategies to improve resident care and satisfaction.
- Counseled 20+ students at living facility.
- Transported students to and from school. As well as doctor appointments and practice.
- Helped students with medical appointments (setting and transporting appointments)
- Assisted with emotional and psychological needs for students
- Developed and deepened relationships with residents and fellow staff.
- Planned and taken students to group events ( City Trips, Town Gardening, Basketball games etc.)
After-School Counselor
Lakeside Elementary School
Merrick, NY
02.2016 - 07.2018
- Provide homework assistance.
- Supervision of after school programs.
- Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
- Established developmentally-appropriate support groups and activities for elementary-aged students.
- Monitored students academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
Housing Assistant
Charles Evans Center
Glen Cove, NY
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Traveled through Nassau County assisting Residents with Social Security, Health Insurance and Daily Living Needs
- Ensured Residents were taking Medications as prescribed, Cleaning themselves and residence and living well by conducting monthly at home
- Documented outings with each individual residents to discuss what issue needs addressing or what is troubling residents at home and what could be done for change
- Ensured living facility's were in order and if there were issue contacted proper party to ensure fix ( Landlords, Snowing companies, Town etc.)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Suny Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY05.2020
Associate of Arts - American Sign Language (ASL)
Nassau Community College, SUNY
Garden City, NY08.2016
Skills
- Client relationship management
- Activity planning
- Behavior monitoring
- Supervision
- Relationship development
- Patience, Sincerity and Active learner
Languages
Bilingual (American Sign language)
Timeline
Mental Health Worker
Northwell Health
02.2023 - Current
Housing Assistant
Charles Evans Center
01.2022 - 11.2023
Senior Counselor
Charles Evans Center
03.2021 - 01.2022
Residential Counselor
Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School
09.2019 - 2021
After-School Counselor
Lakeside Elementary School
02.2016 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Suny Old Westbury
Associate of Arts - American Sign Language (ASL)
Nassau Community College, SUNY
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