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Patricia Sutton

Big Timber,MT

Summary

Compassionate Behavioral Health Technician with proven crisis intervention skills and a strong background in mental health support at AHS Staffing. Adept at fostering therapeutic relationships and implementing positive reinforcement strategies, I excel in patient observation and documentation, ensuring safety and promoting resilience in challenging environments.

Diligent program support professional well-versed in evaluating behavioral and physical needs of adults and children. Documenting daily activities and special incidents while effectively managing client needs, assisting with treatment coordination and supporting program operations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavioral Health Technician (PSYCH TECH)

AHS Staffing
04.2023 - Current
  • Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
  • Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
  • Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
  • Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
  • Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
  • Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.

Certified Nursing Assistant/Behavior Health Technician

Pioneer Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Behavior Health Technician (Psych Technician)

Sunbelt Staffing LLC /Prime Time Healthcare LLC
07.2021 - 02.2023
  • Promoted positive behavior changes by establishing clear expectations, consistent consequences, and reinforcement systems tailored to individual client needs.
  • Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patient needs, identifying appropriate goals and interventions for their unique situations.
  • Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.

Behavioral Health Specialist

Community Counseling and Correctional
03.2022 - 01.2023
  • Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic listening and non-judgmental communication, fostering stronger therapeutic alliances.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques to address negative thought patterns and promote healthier thinking habits among clients.
  • Used [Software] to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
  • Worked closely with adults and children in community settings, at residential facilities and within homes.
  • Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
  • Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
  • Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.

Habilitation Technician

Aware
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Instructed and reinforced target outcomes to help individuals achieve goals.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive habilitation plans for each client''s unique needs.
  • Transported residents to and from appointments and other activities to encourage mobility.
  • Recorded participant behavior and methods to alleviate barriers and progress toward goals.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on proper ways to use breathing apparatuses at home.

Education

Nursing Assistant

Forest Echoes Technical College
Crossett, AR
08-1996

High School Diploma -

Bastrop High School
Bastrop, LA
05-1994

Skills

  • Active listening
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Documentation skills
  • De-escalation strategies
  • Mental health support
  • Patient observation
  • Substance abuse experience
  • Crisis intervention
  • Suicide prevention
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Behavioral control
  • Relationship building

Certification

Nationally Certified Psych Technician 1 (NCPT1)

Basic Life Support

Certified Nursing Assistant


Timeline

Behavioral Health Technician (PSYCH TECH)

AHS Staffing
04.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant/Behavior Health Technician

Pioneer Medical Center
03.2023 - Current

Behavioral Health Specialist

Community Counseling and Correctional
03.2022 - 01.2023

Habilitation Technician

Aware
08.2021 - 10.2022

Behavior Health Technician (Psych Technician)

Sunbelt Staffing LLC /Prime Time Healthcare LLC
07.2021 - 02.2023

Nursing Assistant

Forest Echoes Technical College

High School Diploma -

Bastrop High School

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