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Richard Miller

Albany

Summary

Compassionate professional in mental health care, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in patient observation, behavior modification techniques, and crisis intervention. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to provide exceptional care and support.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Technician Skills Trainer

Trillium Family Services
Corvallis
03.2020 - Current

Mental Health Technician/Skills Trainer - Residential:

  • Built rapport with clients (adolescents, ages 12 to 17), provided daily support, structure, activities, group, and safety.
  • Provided skills training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Collaborative Problem Solving for clients to help them learn to manage their mental health symptoms.
  • Modeled, coached, and counseled clients regarding appropriate self-care and social and interpersonal interactions.
  • Managed crisis situations using appropriate Crisis Prevention Strategies

SUD Intern

Central California Recovery
Fresno
08.2015 - 01.2016
  • Conducted assessments of clients' mental, emotional, and physical health status.
  • Provided support for recovery goals and objectives for clients in the outpatient treatment program.
  • Facilitated, under supervision, outpatient group sessions with the designated goals of pinpointing situations and behaviors that lead to relapse and blocked recovery.
  • Helped individuals, in separate adult and youth groups, to discuss and modify their behaviors using CBT and RET strategies.
  • Used motivational interviewing techniques to help clients recognize, acknowledge, and manage the effects of substance abuse on a personal, emotional, and professional level.
  • Participated in CE sessions on DSM-V updates, and sessions with Fresno County staff on structuring case notes for compliance with county and state standards.

SUD Intern

Comprehensive Addiction Program, Inpatient
Fresno
01.2015 - 05.2015
  • Performed client intake, conducted ASI assessments, and monitored clients' mental, emotional, and physical health status.
  • Monitored clients in the detox facility and documented progress notes.
  • Facilitated family and parenting classes under supervision, facilitated group sessions on criminal behaviors, and instructed educational sessions.
  • Interacted with clients who experienced co-occurring mental disorders, trauma, sexual abuse, and domestic violence.
  • Collaborated with Fresno County Mental Health, Veterans Administration, and Child Protective Services personnel regarding assigned clients. Also collaborated with agents and staff regarding the treatment of clients referred under the S.T.O.P. Program: Specialized Treatment for Optimized Programming. A program that provided evidence-based programs and services to parolees in an inpatient setting.

Physics and Earth Sciences Teacher

Fresno Unified
Fresno
09.2000 - 08.2010
  • Planned and implemented engaging lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Assessed student performance and progress through tests, quizzes, labs, and other assessments that were adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of diverse learners, and also to identify areas where students needed additional support.
  • Effectively incorporated digital tools and resources to support student learning.
  • Adjusted the teaching methods accordingly to support diverse learning differences and to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
  • In addition to my teaching duties, I was also the Head Cross Country Coach. Qualified both individual boys and girls, as well as the girls' team, for the California State Cross Country Championships three times. Founded and organized a parent group to promote, organize travel, and fundraise.
  • Asian American and Environmental Club Advisor.
  • Teacher, AVID: Advancement Via Individual Determination. tutored students on core ideas and topics, such as study methods and test-taking strategies.
  • Actively involved in AAPT and NSTA. Traveled to national conferences for professional development in Atlanta, GA, Los Angeles, CA, Madison, WI, Albuquerque, NM, and Anchorage,AK.

Education

Associate of Science - Human Services, Social Work

Fresno City College
Fresno, CA
06-2017

Clinical Psychology

California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA
12-1985

Skills

  • Behavioral management
  • Multicultural competence
  • Substance abuse awareness
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy principles
  • Progress monitoring
  • Dialectical behavior therapy basics
  • Suicide prevention
  • Emotional regulation techniques
  • Trauma-informed care

Timeline

Mental Health Technician Skills Trainer

Trillium Family Services
03.2020 - Current

SUD Intern

Central California Recovery
08.2015 - 01.2016

SUD Intern

Comprehensive Addiction Program, Inpatient
01.2015 - 05.2015

Physics and Earth Sciences Teacher

Fresno Unified
09.2000 - 08.2010

Associate of Science - Human Services, Social Work

Fresno City College

Clinical Psychology

California State University, Fresno
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