Michael McBride
McDonough
Summary
Seasoned Behavioral Specialist with over two decades of impactful experience at Hillside, adept in behavioral support and critical thinking. Excelled in client engagement, demonstrated through innovative therapeutic techniques and effective communication, achieving significant advancements in patient self-esteem and responsibility. Proven adaptability and interpersonal skills enhance cross-functional team collaboration and patient progress. Reliable worker with excellent communication, time management, and computer skills. A driven and detail-oriented individual with a desire to use analytical and problem-solving skills to meet goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Campus Manager
Hillside Hospital
Atlanta, GA
07.2001 - Current
- Oversaw campus operations ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and quality standards.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance patient engagement and satisfaction.
- Mentored staff on best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment and improving team performance.
- Coordinated interdepartmental communication to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Managed scheduling and resource allocation, optimizing workforce utilization across campus facilities.
- Created a supportive campus culture by implementing policies aimed at fostering inclusivity, diversity, and respect among students, faculty, and staff.
- Improved overall campus safety through effective management of security staff and protocols.
Behavioral Specialist
Hillside
Atlanta, GA
07.2001 - Current
- Maintained patients' restrictions to assigned areas.
- Interviewed patients upon admission and recorded information.
- Encouraged clients to take responsibility for their own actions through modeling appropriate behavior.
- Conducted assessments of clients' needs, strengths, abilities and interests.
- Restrained and aided patients as necessary to prevent injury.
- Facilitated group activities designed to promote socialization and self-esteem among participants.
- Teamed with cross-functional team of psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, or social workers.
- Implemented deescalation techniques during episodes of aggression or agitation.
- Participated in recreational activities with patients, including card games, sports, and television viewing.
- Utilized a variety of therapeutic techniques such as role play, cognitive restructuring, problem solving and relaxation training.
- Recorded and maintained patient behavior, progress notes, treatments, and discharge plans.
- Completed physical checks and monitored patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior and reported observations to professional staff.
- Maintained accurate records of client's progress using electronic documentation systems.
Family Support Specialist
Hillside
Atlanta, GA
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Adhered to ethical standards while interacting with clients during service delivery.
- Interviewed clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing situations, capabilities, and problems to determine services required to meet needs.
- Monitored progress of clients on an ongoing basis and provided feedback to team members regarding any changes or updates needed.
- Assisted families in developing parenting skills and strategies to promote positive behavior in children.
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of the environment and provide additional support when needed.
- Consulted with parents, teachers and other school personnel to determine causes of problems, such as truancy, and misbehavior and to implement solutions.
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Department of Juvenile Justice
Atlanta, GA
02.2009 - 04.2010
- Assisted in the development of educational programs for juvenile offenders, demonstrating creative thinking abilities.
- Provided support services such as medical care or job placement assistance upon release from the facility.
- Maintained records of inmate identification and charges.
- Assigned duties to inmates, provided instructions as needed.
- Oversaw facility entrances to proactively prohibit escape or unauthorized entry.
- Created detailed reports documenting inmate conduct and progress during incarceration period.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure the safety and security of all individuals in the facility.
- Monitored inmate conduct in alignment with established policies and regulations.
- Settled disputes between inmates and collaborated with other officers to defuse escalated conflicts.
- Monitored daily activities of inmates in a correctional setting, exercising sound judgment and decision making abilities.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Flordia State College of Jacksonille
Jacksonville, FL, US07-1995
Skills
- Ethical practice
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Client engagement
- Behavioral support
- Problem-solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Emotional intelligence
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Family Support Specialist
Hillside
08.2018 - 08.2020
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Department of Juvenile Justice
02.2009 - 04.2010
Campus Manager
Hillside Hospital
07.2001 - Current
Behavioral Specialist
Hillside
07.2001 - Current
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Flordia State College of Jacksonille