Michael Wright Jr.
Tacoma
Summary
Dedicated mental health technician with extensive experience in patient care and crisis intervention. Expertise in leading team meetings and implementing therapeutic activities that foster recovery, ensuring safety for diverse patient populations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Psych Technician
Providence St. Peter's Hospital
Lacey
10.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted in daily living activities for patients in psychiatric care.
- Conducted group therapy sessions for patients with similar diagnoses.
- Implemented therapeutic activities to support patient recovery goals.
- Documented patient interactions and progress in electronic health records.
Mental Health Tech., Lead
South Sound Behavioral Hospital
Lacey
08.2020 - 10.2025
- Monitors and maintains unit safety
- Provides continuous patient care supervision
- Role modeling to patients ranging in age from adolescent through geriatrics depending on which unit worked
- Monitors clients and assists with their activities of daily living
- Schedules and facilitates every other month All Tech staff meetings
- Responds to emergencies and assists in crisis intervention
- Complete intake paperwork with new admissions
Behavioral Health Tech., Lead
Recovery Innovations
Fife
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Assesses emergency situations, notifies supervisor of actual or potential challenges, exercises judgment in stressful conditions and responds calmly and quickly.
- Completes clinical documentation as required
- Teaches recovery and life skills using recovery tools to clients
- Delegate job duties to team members
- Provide support to team members
- Lead team meetings
- Problem solve
- Utilize MS Outlook
Program Manager
My Brother's Keeper
Tacoma
11.2017 - 01.2020
- Manage and Supervise Foster Group Home Clients and Staff
- Oversees each client's plan of care and treatment plans are accurately followed by staff
- Effectively communicate to clients and staff both verbally and written
- Transport clients to appointments & attend IEP meetings with schools
- Effectiveness in understanding problems and make timely, practical decisions
- Maintain Medication Management for each client
Weight Training Coach/Individual player development
Pierce C.C./ Self Employed
Tacoma
05.2009 - 09.2025
- Design individual workouts for basketball players ranging from junior high to professional basketball players currently playing overseas.
- Development of the weight training program for the Pierce College men's basketball team.
Mental Health Tech.
Greater Lakes Mental Health
Spanaway
04.2015 - 11.2017
- Provide direct patient care, guidance and positive role modeling
- Perform administrative tasks
- Provide support to all clinical staff; patient care
- Assist patients to perform routine activities of daily living
Outreach Committee
Chief Leschi Schools
Puyallup
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Organize and run events
- Provide support and activities to connect with staff, parents, and students
Head Coach M.S. Girls/Boys Basketball
Chief Leschi School
Puyallup
02.2012 - 06.2015
- Designed developmental plans individually and for the team
- Applied effective tactical methods to improve skill level
Paraprofessional
Chief Leschi School
Puyallup
01.2012 - 06.2015
- Tutored 5th grade students in reading and math, enhancing individual comprehension and skills
- Supported children with special needs in tailored learning activities to foster engagement and development
- Implemented behavior support strategies in classroom, promoting positive behavior and creating conducive learning environment
ABA Therapist
Maxim Healthcare Services
Tacoma
11.2012 - 10.2013
- Create behavioral assessment and plan
- Assist child to engage in or remain engaged in appropriate behaviors
- Minimize child's challenging behavior
- Utilize principles of reinforcement to achieve goals
- Provide time structured activities
- Collaborate with and support parent/guardian
High School Track and Field Coach
Chief Leschi Schools
Puyallup
05.2012 - 09.2013
- Plan for practices and meets
- Teach techniques to athletes
- Keep athletes safe and healthy
Head Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Pierce C.C
Lakewood
06.2009 - 09.2013
- Organized study periods and managed academic progress
- Designed developmental plans individually and for the team
- Applied effective tactical methods to improve skill level
- Game day Management
- Game & practice planning
Internship
King County Juvenile Detention Center
Seattle
05.2008 - 10.2008
- Counseled and mentored individuals and groups to foster personal growth
- Created engaging activities to promote positive behavior change
- Assessed needs and developed tailored case plans for individuals
Education
Associates of Arts Degree -
Pierce Community College
Lakewood, WA06-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Seattle University
Seattle, WA06-2009
40 hours Autism Training -
Maxim Healthcare Services
Tacoma, WA12-2012
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Individual counseling
- Trauma-informed care
- Behavior management
- Therapeutic activities
- Clinical documentation
- Progress monitoring
- Experience handling crises' situations
- Excellent customer service
- Working individually and within a team dynamic
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Proficient in oral and written communication
- Helping others meet their goals and expectations
- Stress reduction techniques
- Dedicated
Involvement Leadership
- Outreach Committee, Chief Leschi Schools, Puyallup, WA, 09/13, 06/15, Organize and run events, Provide support and activities to connect with staff, parents, and students
- Internship, King County Juvenile Detention Center, Seattle, WA, 05/08, 10/08, Assessed and developed case plans for individuals, Counseled and mentored in group and individual settings, Designed rewarding activities for good behavior
Timeline
Psych Technician
Providence St. Peter's Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Mental Health Tech., Lead
South Sound Behavioral Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2025
Behavioral Health Tech., Lead
Recovery Innovations
08.2019 - 08.2020
Program Manager
My Brother's Keeper
11.2017 - 01.2020
Mental Health Tech.
Greater Lakes Mental Health
04.2015 - 11.2017
Outreach Committee
Chief Leschi Schools
09.2013 - 06.2015
ABA Therapist
Maxim Healthcare Services
11.2012 - 10.2013
High School Track and Field Coach
Chief Leschi Schools
05.2012 - 09.2013
Head Coach M.S. Girls/Boys Basketball
Chief Leschi School
02.2012 - 06.2015
Paraprofessional
Chief Leschi School
01.2012 - 06.2015
Head Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Pierce C.C
06.2009 - 09.2013
Weight Training Coach/Individual player development
Pierce C.C./ Self Employed
05.2009 - 09.2025
Internship
King County Juvenile Detention Center
05.2008 - 10.2008
Associates of Arts Degree -
Pierce Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Seattle University
40 hours Autism Training -
Maxim Healthcare Services