Salina Martinez
Summary
Offering compassionate and empathetic approach, eager to learn and develop in behavioral health setting. Brings understanding of mental health basics and therapeutic practices, and can quickly learn new protocols and techniques. Ready to use and develop interpersonal communication and crisis management skills in the behavioral health field.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Heath Technician
Hopess Residential
10.2023 - 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.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines while managing sensitive patient information, maintaining privacy and trust among clients.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Assisted patients in developing individualized goals for recovery and provided ongoing support throughout the process.
- Enhanced patient engagement in their treatment plan through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress, enabling effective adjustments to treatment plans as needed.
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing electronic health record systems for efficient data entry and retrieval purposes related to clinical documentation requirements within the field of behavioral health.
- Taught clients how to complete basic household chores and prepare food.
- Established rapport with diverse populations by utilizing strong cultural competence skills during interactions with both patients and their families alike.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
Live-In House Manager/BHPP
Native American Recovery Center
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Supervise the day-to-day functioning of the sober living facility.
- Ensure compliance with house rules and regulations among residents.
- Coordinate household maintenance, cleanliness, and safety procedures
- Provide ongoing support and encouragement to residents in their recovery journeys.
- Conduct regular check-ins with residents to assess progress and handle any challenges they may encounter.
- Facilitate house meetings and therapeutic group activities to promote personal growth and community
- Respond effectively to crises or emergencies, managing conflicts and providing immediate support to residents as needed. Implement appropriate intervention strategies to de-escalate these situations
- Supervise and lead house staff, ensuring a supportive atmosphere.
- Coordinate staff schedules and facilitate training sessions to maintain a qualified team.
- Monitor adherence to recovery program guidelines and house rules, including conducting random drug tests and enforcing curfews.
- Establish a system for reporting and documenting resident incidents
- Ensured a clean and well-maintained living environment with thorough organization and housekeeping skills.
Education
GED -
AZDOC
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Active listening
- Conflict de-escalation
- Documentation skills
- De-escalation strategies
- Client transportation
- Conflict resolution
- Crisis handling
- Patient observation
- Group facilitation
- Mental health support
- Case documentation
- Substance abuse experience
- Crisis intervention
- Emergency response
- Activity monitoring
- Behavioral management
- Community resource navigation
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Fingerprint Clearance Card
Timeline
Behavioral Heath Technician
Hopess Residential
10.2023 - Current
Live-In House Manager/BHPP
Native American Recovery Center
10.2022 - 06.2023
GED -
AZDOC
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