Micaela Lopez
Summary
Experienced Behavioral Health Specialist skilled in charting and documentation, patient intakes, and fostering emotional safety. Committed to guiding patients through their recovery journey while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Health Specialist
Newport Healthcare
Pleasanton, CA
11.2021 - Current
- Provide direct support
- Create a safe and supportive space by offering consistent, compassionate care and supervision that ensures patients’ emotional and physical well-being.
- Guide and encourage patients as they move through their day whether attending therapy, group activities, meals, or moments of transition.
- Lead or support experiential activities (e.g., mindfulness, recreation, group engagement) that promote healing and connection.
- Model calm, respectful behavior and healthy coping strategies in a way that builds trust and emotional safety.
- Document observations and interactions clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner to support treatment planning.
- Stay grounded and responsive during high-stress or emotionally charged situations, helping restore calm through established strategies.
- Collaborate with team members and communicate professionally to support a connected, unified care environment.
- Uphold ethical standards and confidentiality, maintaining patient dignity and respect in all interactions.
- Participate in ongoing training and development provided to grow clinical understanding and ability to provide trauma-informed, values-based care.
- Safely transport patients to and from program sites and external appointments (e.g., doctors, labs) following all safety standards and protocols.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Paraprofessional
Manteca Unified School District
Manteca, CA
11.2013 - 06.2018
- Provide a instructional and behavioral support
- Worked in General and Special Education
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance
- Supported teachers in classroom management and instructional delivery.
Skills
- Implementing treatment plan for clients that have Eating Disorder
- Medication Administration
- Patient intakes
- Charting and other documentation
Timeline
Behavior Health Specialist
Newport Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
Manteca Unified School District
11.2013 - 06.2018