PATRICE ANDERSON
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Behavioral health professional with 20+ years of experience in crisis/behavioral health intervention, staff leadership, residential services, behavioral support, and person-centered care. Proven success reducing staff turnover, maintaining regulatory compliance, passing quality assurance reviews, and building strong partnerships with staff, families, guardians, and case managers.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crisis Specialist I
Easterseals Midwest
08.2024 - Current
- Provide crisis intervention and stabilization services.
- Utilize trauma-informed de-escalation strategies.
- Complete behavioral documentation and incident reports.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
- Promote safety and person-centered care during high-risk situations.
Supervisor / Direct Support Professional I
Johnson County Developmental Supports
10.1999 - 05.2019
- Supervised residential services and daily operations.
- Reduced staff turnover through coaching and mentorship.
- Maintained compliance with state regulations and agency standards.
- Passed state inspections, QA reviews, and audits.
- Oversaw medication administration and documentation compliance.
- Built strong relationships with parents, guardians, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Trained and supported staff in behavioral interventions and person-centered care.
- Collaborated with coordinating residential home placements and support successful transitions for new individuals
Education
High School Diploma -
F.L. Schlagle High School
Business Studies - Business
Wright Business School
Kansas City, KS10-1990
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Support
- De-escalation
- Medication Administration
- Documentation Compliance
- Team building
- Policy enforcement
- Documentation and reporting
- Expert problem solving
- Training and mentoring
- Goal oriented
- Strategic planning
Certification
- RBT
- Mandt Certified
- Medication Certified
- CPR/First Aid
LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Reduced Staff Turnover
- Passed State Inspections
- Passed QA Reviews
- Regulatory Compliance
- Staff Development
- Crisis Leadership
- Family Collaboration
- Case Manager Relations
Timeline
Crisis Specialist I
Easterseals Midwest
08.2024 - Current
Supervisor / Direct Support Professional I
Johnson County Developmental Supports
10.1999 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
F.L. Schlagle High School
Business Studies - Business
Wright Business School