Larry Goodwin
Oklahoma City
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Technician with hands-on experience providing support in mental health settings. Skilled in conducting patient assessments, implementing therapeutic techniques and maintaining detailed clinical documentation. Demonstrated ability to build rapport with patients of diverse backgrounds while advocating for needs and facilitating treatment plans. Noteworthy impact includes improved patient participation in therapy sessions and reduced escalation incidents through effective communication and crisis intervention strategies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician II
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City
12.2022 - 02.2026
- Monitored patient behavior and documented vital signs to ensure adherence to safety protocols and improve care quality.
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans by collaborating with healthcare professionals and enhancing patient outcomes.
- Conducted therapeutic activities and provided emotional support, fostering a safe environment for patients to express their feelings.
- Participated in crisis intervention strategies, effectively managing challenging behaviors and promoting a calm atmosphere.
- Engaged in continuous education on mental health trends, improving personal knowledge and enhancing team discussions and strategies.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards them.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as art therapy, recreational therapy or music therapy.
Mental Health Technician II
Saint Anthony's
Oklahoma City
08.2009 - 07.2011
- Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Coaching and Developing Others
- Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
- Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
- Working with Computers
- Communicating with People Outside the Organization
- Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
- Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
- Experience with: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Scheduling software, Desktop computers, Notebook computers
Mental Health Tech I
Integris Mental Health
Spencer
01.2007 - 06.2009
- Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals
- Experience with: Client records software, Email software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Word, Scheduling software, Web browser software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent - General Studies
Guthrie High School
Guthrie, OKSkills
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records
- Effectively work with physician, staff, patient and family members in a professional manner while maintaining confidentiality in accordance to HIPPA regulations
- Remarkable communication and listening abilities with outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills
- Effective time management and attention to detail to accomplish multiple high-priority objectives
- Enjoys providing excellent customer service and dealing with the public
- A hands-on professional with 10 years' experience as a Mental Health Technician
- Client relationship building
- Adept communicator, interact effectively with doctors, patients, family members and the general public
Timeline
Mental Health Technician II
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
12.2022 - 02.2026
Mental Health Technician II
Saint Anthony's
08.2009 - 07.2011
Mental Health Tech I
Integris Mental Health
01.2007 - 06.2009
High School Diploma or Equivalent - General Studies
Guthrie High School