Neil Ross
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Accommodating Behavioral Technician committed to helping children and young adults meet potential in society. Familiar with symptomatology of diagnosed mental disorders and addictions. Dynamic and decisive professional offering 6 years of experience working with people suffering from mental illness or behavioral problems. Polished in assisting in creating and implementing clients' designated interventions and behavioral plans.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Rochester General Health Hospital
2024.04 - Current
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate care and support during their mental health journey.
- Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans to address specific patient needs and promote recovery.
- Monitored patients'' progress, documenting changes in behavior and updating treatment plans accordingly.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Educated patients on coping strategies and self-help techniques to better manage their mental health symptoms.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members, contributing valuable insights to optimize patient care and outcomes.
Behavior Technician
University Of New Mexico, NM
2023.08 - 2024.03
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment strategies for clients.
- Improved client communication skills through the use of evidence-based practices and techniques.
- Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
- Maintained detailed records of client behaviors and interventions, ensuring accurate tracking of progress over time.
Behavioral Technician
Amego, Inc.
2020.03 - 2023.07
- Encouraged clients to develop work skills and participate in social, recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Observed clients by listening to concerns and recording observations, reporting mental health issues or unusual behavior to appropriate professionals.
- Devised problem-solving methods such counseling, psychotherapy and homework assignments to improve clients' quality of life.
Behavior Technician
InBloom Autism Services
2018.09 - 2020.01
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Communication Studies
Minnesota West Community And Technical College
Worthington, MN12.2015
Skills
- Medical Records Requests
- Behavioral Analytics
- Behavioral Disorders
- Chronic Disorders
- Social Skills
- Positive Interactions
- Nutritional Education
- Injury Support
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Rochester General Health Hospital
2024.04 - Current
Behavior Technician
University Of New Mexico, NM
2023.08 - 2024.03
Behavioral Technician
Amego, Inc.
2020.03 - 2023.07
Behavior Technician
InBloom Autism Services
2018.09 - 2020.01
Associate Of Applied Science - Communication Studies
Minnesota West Community And Technical College
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