Lauren Walters
San Marcos
Summary
Friendly and empathetic with a positive attitude, well-suited for roles in mental health support. Understand the importance of patient care and confidentiality, with active listening and communication skills. Offering a strong foundation in mental health principles and a keen interest in supporting individuals. Brings the ability to learn and apply therapeutic techniques and crisis intervention strategies quickly. Ready to use and develop communication and problem-solving skills in the FAO role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tier II Mental Health Associate
San Marcos Treatment Center
04.2024 - Current
- Improved treatment outcomes with thorough documentation of patients'' progress and timely communication to mental health professionals.
- Participated in case conferences to review progress, identify areas for improvement, and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Supported clients through crisis situations, utilizing de-escalation techniques and appropriate interventions to ensure safety.
- Facilitated community integration activities, encouraging patients to develop social connections outside of the treatment setting.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies to improve patients'' daily functioning and independence levels.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate records and adhering to confidentiality guidelines.
- Communicated effectively, both orally and in writing, with patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Established rapport with patients through active listening, empathy, and non-judgmental interactions.
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed, intervening promptly to address immediate safety concerns and connecting individuals with appropriate care.
Graduate Research Assistant
Texas State University
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
- Gathered, reviewed, and summarized literature from scientific journals such as SciFinder and PubMed and produced graphs and other scientific calculations using MS Excel.
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
Daycare Teacher
Havenwood Nature School
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers
- Established positive relationships with students and families
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Texas At Dallas
Associate of Arts -
Brookhaven College
Master of Arts - Special Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12-2026
Skills
- Professional boundaries
- Multicultural competence
- Ethical practice
- Suicide prevention
- Behavior modification
- Empathy development
- Patient assistance
- Trauma-informed care
- Relationship building
- Compassionate care
- Patient observation
Certification
- MHA of the Month
- Caught-Ya Recognitions
Technical Profile
- Google Drive
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Inovalon Products
Personal Information
Title: Graduate Student
Certifications
05-2023
Timeline
Tier II Mental Health Associate
San Marcos Treatment Center
04.2024 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Havenwood Nature School
05.2023 - 08.2023
Graduate Research Assistant
Texas State University
08.2022 - 11.2023
Associate of Arts -
Brookhaven College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Texas At Dallas
Master of Arts - Special Education
Texas State University
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