Michael Johnson
Louisville
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Program Leader
United Health Services Hospitals
Louisville
04.2024 - Current
- Supported youths' social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
- Evaluated work of staff and volunteers to maintain quality and effectiveness of resources.
- Monitored youth behavior and provided positive reinforcement.
- Spoke to community groups to explain and interpret purposes, programs, and policies.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired volunteers and staff.
- Collaborated with teachers to coordinate curriculum-based programming.
- Scheduled staff for adequate supervision of children and effective implementation of scheduled activities.
Program Coordinator
UofL Health
Louisville
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Coordinated and led weekly youth group meetings, fostering a supportive and engaging environment.
- Monitored and evaluated youth participants' progress, providing feedback and support to foster development.
- Provided positive and authoritative approach to guiding behavior by using age-appropriate limits and choices.
- Documented individual progress toward meeting treatment goals.
- Supervised and coordinated work activities of personnel.
Mental Health Technician
UofL Health
Louisville
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Observed patients for abnormal behavioral or physical signs.
- Assisted patients in identifying, developing and pursuing goals for primary care.
- Attended continuing education classes related to mental health topics in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in the field.
- Facilitated recreational activities to help patients socialize.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress and treatment plans.
- Ensured safety of all patients by closely monitoring them throughout the day and night shifts.
Youth Care Worker
Seven Counties
Louisville
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Facilitated groupe designed to educate teens about lifestyles choices such as nutrition, physical fitness, stress management.
- Utilized effective communication skills to build positive relationships with youth and their families.
- Monitored daily activities of participants and documented any changes or issues that arose.
- Modeled appropriate relationships with youth and staff by complying with strict guidelines.
- Monitored clients' use of medications.
- Counseled clients or patients to adjust to life and make positive changes.
- Organized field trips to provide educational opportunities outside of the traditional classroom environment.
- Maintained open communication with families, teachers and other stakeholders regarding the wellbeing of the youth.
Education
Master of Science - Behavioral Psychology
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY12-2026
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY12.2021
Skills
- Behavioral analysis
- Program development
- Crisis intervention
- Youth engagement
- Community outreach
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Empathetic counseling
Timeline
Youth Program Leader
United Health Services Hospitals
04.2024 - Current
Program Coordinator
UofL Health
03.2023 - 04.2024
Mental Health Technician
UofL Health
01.2022 - 03.2023
Youth Care Worker
Seven Counties
02.2019 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Behavioral Psychology
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
University of Louisville