Rickese Brooks
Mexico Beach,FL
Summary
Compassionate mental health technician with a solid background in providing care and support for patients in mental health settings. Possess strong skills in behavioral management, therapeutic communication, and crisis intervention, contributing to safe and positive patient outcomes. Have effectively collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, enhancing patient well-being and facilitating recovery processes. Demonstrated ability to maintain calm and professional demeanor under challenging conditions, ensuring high-quality patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
Panama City, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Completed comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Offered referrals to appropriate programs or organizations based on individual needs.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.
- Participated in case conferences with other staff members to discuss current cases.
- Encouraged positive self-talk and behaviors that can prevent future substance abuse episodes.
- Developed treatment plans tailored to the needs of each client.
- Advised patients on healthy lifestyle choices such as nutrition, exercise, and stress reduction.
- Provided individual counseling to help clients identify triggers that lead to substance abuse.
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Employed motivational interviewing techniques to encourage patient engagement in treatment.
Mental Health Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
Shreveport, LA
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Conducted intake interviews with new patients to complete forms, assess mental health condition or obtain treatment history.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Participated in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan further interventions.
- Collaborated with doctors, psychologists or therapists in working with patient treatments.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards them.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions under supervision of a mental health professional.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Erskine College
Due West, SC05-2020
Skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Case management
- Emotional regulation techniques
- Substance abuse education
- Therapeutic communication
- Multicultural competence
- Compassionate care
Accomplishments
- USAF Behavioral Health Technician Course Dean's List (2021)
- Volunteer of the Quarter, USAF (2022)
- Airman of the Quarter, USAF (2023)
- Airman of the Year, USAF (2023)
- Air Force Society of Psychology Airman of the Year (2023)
- Volunteer of the Quarter, USAF (2024)
Affiliations
- READ 718 Reading and Grammer virtual tutor
- Gems and Gents Mentorship Program Volunteer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2024 - Current
Mental Health Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Erskine College
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