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Margaret D'Elia

Palm Coast,FL

Summary

Observant technician, and a dedicated patient advocate. Exceptional experience in selecting appropriate modalities of care; both in crisis stabilization and lower acuity long term settings. Highly adept at engaging patients in a recovery focused, yet boundary driven manner. Passionate about meeting the needs of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Care providers that base all patient relationships in trust and re-affirming autonomy, are the heart of all effective treatment plans.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavioral Health Technician

Deland Treatment Solutions
12.2023 - Current

Supervisor: Cody Wright | (904) 501-9540


DTS is a short term residential program, that specializes in treating co-occurring disorders; specifically those with comorbid substance abuse disorders. This facility is lower acuity, and does not receive Baker Acts or Marchman Acts.

As a BHT at DTS, I'm expecting to- engage with clients, encourage recovery, document client behavior, do continuous 30 minute checks, intakes and discharges, maintain a safe and clean environment, conflict management, and verbal de-escalation.

Behavioral Health Technician

Chet Bell Crisis Center SMA
08.2022 - 09.2023

Supervisor: Luke Combs | (386) 295-1226

CBCC is a combination CSU/Detox, a Baker Act and Marchman Act receiving facility. This facility did use chemical and physical restraints, as well as mandating that all BHTs receive/renew MANDT restraint training yearly

As a BHT at a CBCC, my duties included but were not limited to- documenting client behavior, 15 minute checks, intakes and discharges, verbal and physical de-escalation, maintaining a proficiency in psychiatric disorders, assisting with ADLS, and facilitating client groups.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL
05.2027

GED -

FTI
5400 E State Rte 100, Palm Coast, FL 32164

Skills

  • Comfortable interacting with intoxicated/labile persons
  • Experience caring for individuals experiencing withdrawal
  • Have great experience communicating with individuals under the full spectrum of Schizophrenia
  • Building and maintaining interpersonal trust with persons in crisis
  • Collaborative negotiation
  • Accommodating conflict management
  • Risk mitigation
  • Verbal & physical de-escalation
  • Some experience with coordination of care, and connecting to resources within communities
  • Proficiency in psychiatric disorders & medication

Certification

  • Active CPR and First Aid license
  • Active Food Handlers license
  • OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens
  • DCF Information Security
  • DCF Services for the Deaf and hard of hearing
  • MANDT restraint training
  • DCF level 3 background check cleared
  • HIV/AIDS DCF annual training
  • Trained to administer Narcan

Timeline

Behavioral Health Technician

Deland Treatment Solutions
12.2023 - Current

Behavioral Health Technician

Chet Bell Crisis Center SMA
08.2022 - 09.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Daytona State College

GED -

FTI
Margaret D'Elia