Ricardo Tapiador
Antioch,IL
Summary
Adept Mental Health Associate with a proven track record at Northwest Community Hospital, Behavioral Health, excelling in patient care and therapy facilitation. Mastered DBT group sessions and individual therapy, significantly enhancing patient recovery. Skilled in psychosocial assessments and renowned for exceptional empathy, I spearheaded initiatives reducing restraint use, underscoring my commitment to safety and therapeutic communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Associate
Northwest Community Hospital, Behavioral Health
Arlington Heights, IL
02.2016 - Current
- Provided direct patient care to patients on the intensive adult behavioral unit.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, documenting any changes in behavior/level of functioning to charge RN and treatment team
- Facilitate DBT based group and individual therapy to patients helping them achieve and maintain their highest level of function
- Preceptor to incoming behavioral staff, ensuring smooth transition, building confidence and complete onboarding skills checklists
- Led annual skills review for entire team. Subject matter expert with environmental safety surveillance, contraband, restraints, and crisis prevention communication
- Member of a multi-disciplinary team reducing restraint utilization and aggressive patient committees
- Participates in efficient milieu practices emphasizing unit safety for patient and team
- RQI BLS Superuser and ensured all team members maintain quarterly completion
- Acted as an advocate for persons living with mental illness who are navigating the healthcare system.
- Utilized a variety of therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy to support client progress towards recovery goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences, Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2001
Skills
- Multicultural competence
- Empathy development
- Treatment Planning
- Assertiveness training
- Family support
- Behavior modification
- Therapeutic communication
- Patient observation
- Psychosocial rehabilitation
- Psychosocial assessments
Timeline
Mental Health Associate
Northwest Community Hospital, Behavioral Health
02.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences, Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago