Qualified Mental Health Technician, dedicated to help the lives of many. Recognized in 2018, as Tech of the year and 2023, received a plaque to demonstrate exemplary attitude and excellent patient care. Adept at providing mental health care services to people of all and different backgrounds.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
North Shore Medical Center
Miami, FL
04.2017 - Current
Participated in treatment planning by helping to identify patients' problems, needs and strengths.
Used thermometers or blood pressure gauges to take and record measures of patients' physical condition.
Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards them.
Participated in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan further interventions.
Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
Conducted or assisted in treatment and rehabilitation of mental health patients by performing basic assessment procedures.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
Mental Health Technician
Serenity Substance & Detox Center
Miami, FL
08.2013 - 04.2015
Contacted patients' relatives to coordinate family visits and conferences.
Coordinated discharge planning for successful completion of a client's treatment plan.
Completed comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans.
Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
Conducted intake interviews with new patients to complete forms, assess mental health condition or obtain treatment history.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Florida School Of Nursing
Doral, FL
Skills
Charting and Clinical Documentation
Excellent Customer Service Skills
Clinical Documentation
Behavior Management
Patient Safety Management
Bilingual in Haitian Creole and English
Family Relations
Progress Monitoring
Crisis Intervention
Behavior Observation
Critical Thinking
Rapport Building
Employee Training
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Activities of Daily Living ADL Assistance
Encouragement and Motivation
Intake Assessment
Progress Documentation
Accomplishments
Tech of the Year 2018
Tech of the Year 2023
You Make A Difference Plaque in 2023, to honor exemplary attitude and excellent patient care.