Security Therapy Aide with extensive experience at Alton Mental Health Center, adept at crisis intervention and fostering therapeutic relationships. Proven ability to enhance patient engagement and safety through effective communication and de-escalation techniques. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and implementing best practices in mental health support.
My training in the Army, has helped me understand how some people react to stress, depression and mental health crises. I show respect to everyone, even in a crises situations.
Assisted in implementing safety protocols and maintaining a secure environment for clients.
Served as a liaison between clinical staff, law enforcement agencies, families, and other stakeholders regarding patient care coordination or any security issues that arose during their stay
1984-1985
Youth group leader Ft Bragg/ 18th Airborne
1985-1988 Seoul Korea
Staff driver for Garrison Commander to Chief of Staff
78 Combat missions on Korea DMZ
Received- Imagine Scout Badge
Union steward for locals 424 and 124
3 Army achievement medals
1 Army accommodation medal
2 over seas tours
Good conduct medal