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Maureen Barnard

Hillside,NJ

Summary

Sympathetic Mental Health Tech offering extreme compassion and extensive experience working with mental health intervention. Adept at performing risk assessment, crisis intervention and psycho-education. Dedicated and energetic with excellent listening skills and establishing therapeutic relationships with patients while helping with daily living.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Technician

Summit Oaks Hospital
Summit, New Jersey
01.2024 - Current
  • Ensured safety of all clients through continuous observation and monitoring during shift hours.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors through rewards systems when appropriate.
  • Maintained accurate records regarding treatments provided, medication administration and patient progress notes.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards them.
  • Supervised visitors entering the facility according to established security protocols.
  • Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.

Teacher Assistant

Lightbridge Academy
Summit, New Jersey
01.2022 - 05.2024
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of lesson plans.
  • Provided instructional support to teachers in accordance with established curriculum guidelines.
  • Assisted in the supervision of students during recess, lunch, and other activities.
  • Organized classroom materials, including books, supplies, and equipment.
  • Provided individual assistance to students as needed.
  • Monitored student behavior during class time and assisted with discipline issues when necessary.
  • Attended staff meetings to discuss student progress and strategies for improvement.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Social Work

Rutgers University
Newark, NJ

Skills

  • Patient safety management
  • Compassionate care
  • Emergency intervention
  • Patient protection
  • Patient advocacy
  • Behavior observation
  • Progress monitoring
  • Crisis intervention
  • Suicide prevention

Timeline

Mental Health Technician

Summit Oaks Hospital
01.2024 - Current

Teacher Assistant

Lightbridge Academy
01.2022 - 05.2024

Some College (No Degree) - Social Work

Rutgers University
Maureen Barnard