Lydia Byrd
1292 Piedmont Dr. Milford,OH
Summary
Qualified Psychiatric Technician providing one year 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 an upbeat attitude and achieving peak performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health
Amelia, OH
02.2024 - Current
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.
- Compiled reports on cases and submitted them to supervisors as required.
- Attended court hearings as a representative of the organization when needed.
- Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
- Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Educated clients about mental health conditions, medications and self-care techniques.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients who lacked access to reliable transportation.
- Assisted with applications for government benefits such as Medicaid or Social Security Disability Insurance.
- Acted as an advocate for vulnerable populations by advocating for policy changes at the state level.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers, lawyers, employers and other stakeholders involved in a client's case.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Assisted individuals with eligibility for available benefits.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Monitored and kept meticulous records of patient treatment plans and response of patient to medication.
- Prepared and maintained budgets, personnel records or training manuals.
Mental Health Technician
The Lindner Center of Hope
Mason, OH
09.2022 - Current
- Esketamine Clinic
- Took patient vitals
- Monitored patient's progress
- Spoke with patients about their thoughts and feelings
- Tended to patients' needs
- Keep score of PHQ-9s
- Take inventory of all medication for patients
- Communicate concerns about patients with psychiatrists and nurse practitioners who work in the clinic
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors, and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
- Ensured the safety of all clients through continuous observation and monitoring during shift hours.
- Maintained accurate records regarding treatments provided, medication administration, and patient progress notes.
Sales Associate
JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
Cincinnati, OH
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations while handling hazardous materials.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Recreation Assistant
Recreation Department
Miami Township, Ohio
05.2018 - 12.2021
- Assist different camps
- Arrange Activities for children, Participate in different activities with kids
- Teach children valuable lessons and skills
- Lead smaller groups of kids in camp
- Perform First Aid
- Organize equipment needed for camp
- Give boundaries and rules for safety
- Monitor the behavior of kids and notice any changes
- Supervise children ages 5-14
Poster Presenter
American Psychological Association Conference
Chicago, Illinois
08.2019 - 08.2019
- Presented poster on an anxiety-reducing App created by the University of Cincinnati professors
- Proofread poster for grammar
- Gathered Information for poster
- Answered questions viewers had
Art Therapy Group Internship
Marjorie P. Lee Retirement Community
Cincinnati, Ohio
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Drafted by professor for academic credit
- Trained with people diagnosed with Dementia
- Initiated non-verbal communication
- Encouraged participation of Resident
- Observed behavior of resident
- Met deadlines for assignments and projects
Education
Bachelor of Science, Psychology -
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05.2022
High School Diploma -
Milford Sr High School
Milford, OH05-2018
Skills
- Technical
- Language
- Interpersonal
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Patient Safety Management
- Behavior Management
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Progress Monitoring
- Behavior Observation
- Active Listening
- Patient Counseling
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Recreational Activity Planning
- HIPAA Requirements
- Vitals Monitoring
Accomplishments
- Member of National Honors Society, 01/2021
- Member of National Society of Leadership and Success, 04/2020
- Member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, 03/2019
- Recipient of Dean's List every semester
Certification
- Certified TMS and Esketamine Technician
- Certified Mental Health Technician
- Deaf Studies Certificate
Affiliations
- Arts and crafts
- Playing music
- Reading
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
American Sign Language
Professional
References
Katie Moertle
Lead TMS Technician
Mental Health Specialist
Lindner Center of HOPE
Katherine.Moertle@LindnerCenter.org
(513) 536-0864
Mary Montemayor
Licensed Nurse Practitioner
Linder Center of Hope
Esketamine Provider
19m.mary@gmail.com
(312) 286-3939
Meera Rastogi
- PhD
- PSYPACT
- ATR-BC
- Licensed Psychologist
- Board certified and registered Art Therapist
- Psychology Professor at the University of Cincinnati Clermont College
Lindsey Solazzo
LPC
LICDC
Team 3 Supervisor
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health
43 East Main Street, Amelia, OH 45102
(513) 693-5435
lsolazzo@gcbhs.com
Timeline
Case Manager
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health
02.2024 - Current
Mental Health Technician
The Lindner Center of Hope
09.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
10.2021 - 10.2022
Poster Presenter
American Psychological Association Conference
08.2019 - 08.2019
Art Therapy Group Internship
Marjorie P. Lee Retirement Community
01.2019 - 04.2019
Recreation Assistant
Recreation Department
05.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science, Psychology -
University of Cincinnati
High School Diploma -
Milford Sr High School
- Certified TMS and Esketamine Technician
- Certified Mental Health Technician
- Deaf Studies Certificate
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