Sam G. Saygarn
Glenolden,PA
Summary
- Behavioral health professional with significant experience in supporting and guiding patients through treatment plans. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving consistent results. Skilled in patient assessment, crisis intervention, and therapeutic support. Reliable, adaptable, and committed to providing compassionate care.
- Behavioral health professional bringing valuable experience in patient care and therapeutic support. Adept at developing comprehensive care plans and facilitating patient progress. Highly reliable team player with a focus on adaptability and achieving patient-centered outcomes.
- An energetic professional who performs assessments, monitors behavior, and helps develop effective treatment plans. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs. Offers skills in task prioritization and task management.
- Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Health Technician
BlueBird ABA
10.2022 - Current
- Work closely with family members and treatment teams to implement effective support networks and reinforce positive behaviors.
- Maintain optimal safety standards to protect patients from germs and personal data disclosures.
- Offers direct client services in home- or community-based environments and monitored progress against treatment goals.
- Employ stabilizing and client-centered techniques to successfully intervene during emergency situations.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement successful care plans.
- Observe and documented the behaviors and conditions of the patients under care.
- Work with doctors, psychologists, and rehabilitation therapists to help patients return to their communities.
- Collect data on the client's behavior using frequency and duration strategy
Clinical Associate
Melmark, INC
10.2019 - Current
- Implementing individual client goals using applied behavior analysis methods
- Collect data using frequency and duration measures
- Community outings
- Provide academic instructions in class setting
- Worked closely with family members and treatment teams to implement effective support networks and reinforce positive behaviors.
- Maintained optimal safety standards to protect patients from germs and personal data disclosures.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with assigned patients to foster mental health and alleviate symptoms of mental illness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement successful care plans.
Counselor
Horsham Clinic
07.2014 - 03.2020
- Conducted psychosocial group for patients from diverse backgrounds
- Collected data on clients/patient's behaviors
- Supervised patients during physical exercise
- Prepared treatment plans and treatment plans update
- Provided counseling sessions to discuss challenges and help clients develop healthy routines.
- Conducted family and group counseling sessions to reinforce supportive techniques.
- Completed medical documentation and records in compliance with established standards and regulations.
- Assisted clients with substance abuse, stress-management skills, and mental health challenges.
- Collaborated with mental health care providers to discuss emerging interventions and discourse.
- Implemented evidence-based approaches to successfully reduce challenging behaviors and improve coping mechanisms.
- Educated clients about available services and coordinated referrals.
- Used techniques such as role-playing and behavior modeling to change negative behaviors.
Direct Support Professionals
Community Options INC
08.2015 - 04.2018
- Executing weekly and monthly doctor's appointments
- Maintain house schedule, staff working schedule, banking activities, recreational activities, and weekly dietary
- Administer clients' medication
- Prepare Individual Support Plan (I.S.P) reports at supervisor's request
- Received recognition from the department of mental health for quality reports
- Conduct internal inspection of residential facility per OSHA safety protocols
- Monitored and assisted with daily living activities, bathing, grooming, and room care.
- Delivered personal care and support aligned with individual support plans.
- Supported level of care to enhance patient health, safety, dignity, and contentment.
- Provided sensory and social stimulation to program individuals under direction of recreational therapists.
- Transported individuals in personal or company vehicle for community outings or scheduled appointments.
- Administered medications and set up reminders for clients in alignment with medication administration record.
- Participated in staff meetings and in-service trainings to keep abreast of new company developments and protocols.
- Advised clients on proper self-care, personal hygiene and other important topics affecting their personal wellbeing.
- Assisted clients with bathing and dressing to promote good personal hygiene.
- Transported clients to doctor's offices and grocery stores.
- Assisted clients with maintaining personal connections by gathering information and typing up their correspondence.
Mental Health Technician
Devereux Children's Behavioral Health Services, DCBHS
06.2014 - 01.2018
- Collected data for behavior modification purposes
- Conducted psychosocial group diverse group of patients
- Supervise outdoor recreational activities
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement successful care plans.
- Maintained optimal safety standards to protect patients from germs and personal data disclosures.
- Worked closely with family members and treatment teams to implement effective support networks and reinforce positive behaviors.
- Employed stabilizing and client-centered techniques to successfully intervene during emergency situations.
- Observed and documented the behaviors and conditions of the patients under care.
- Worked with doctors, psychologists, and rehabilitation therapists to help patients return to their communities.
- Helped patients develop their interpersonal, social, and work-related skills.
- Monitored patients to quickly identify issues with their physical or emotional well-being
Case Manager
Judge Rotenberg Educational Center
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Communicate with clients about their progress by attending weekly interdisciplinary meetings and evaluations.
- Prepare Individual Support Plan (I.S.P)
- Coordinate services being provided.
- Balanced resource constraints, timelines, and operational objectives to implement program timelines.
- Connect clients to resources such as housing, job, and social security benefits.
- Medication management, budgeting, and how clients can balance work requirements with learning opportunities/vocational.
- Communicated regularly with management to respond to changing demands.
- Help complete various forms: package form, strength needs assessment form, medical insurance application, and monthly encounter form.
- Provides clients with transportation and assist clients with doctor's appointment.
- Directed clients to designated community agencies or resources.
- Provided assistance with a court hearing.
- Prepare discharge plan.
Case Manager
South Shore Support Services
04.2004 - 03.2011
- Communicate with clients about their progress by attending weekly interdisciplinary meetings and evaluations.
- Prepare an Individual Support Plan (I.S.P)
- Coordinate services being provided
- Balanced resource constraints, timelines, and operational objectives to implement program timelines.
- Connect clients to resources such as housing, job, and social security benefits.
- Medication management, budgeting, and how clients can balance work requirements with learning opportunities/vocational.
- Liaised with management to make program decisions and update strategies.
- Evaluated systems to identify and eliminate deficiencies and drive program effectiveness against objectives.
- Communicated regularly with management to respond to changing demands.
- Help complete various forms: package form, Strength needs assessment form, medical insurance application, and monthly encounter form.
- Provides clients with transportation and assist clients with doctor's appointment.
- Assisted with a court hearing.
- Prepare a discharge plan
Education
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Endicott College-Online
Beverly, MA08-2025
Bachelor of Art - Political Science
University of RI
Kingston, RI08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of RI
Kingston, RI08.2013
Skills
- BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
- CARE PLAN DEVELOPMENT
- PROGRESS MONITORING
- COLLABORATIVE TREATMENT PLANNING
- BUILD WORK SKILLS
- OBSERVE BEHAVIOR
- COMPILE DATA
- CONDUCT HOME VISITS
- COORDINATE SERVICE REFERRALS
- PREPARE REPORTS
- SUPPORT RESIDENTS
- Professional boundaries
- Security procedures
- Documentation skills
- Crisis intervention
- Behavior modification
- Behavioral analysis
- Case documentation
- Time management abilities
- Interpersonal communication
- Professionalism
Certification
- LICENSED BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST 2025
- CPR
- FIRST AID
LANGUAGES
English
Fluent
Timeline
Behavior Health Technician
BlueBird ABA
10.2022 - Current
Clinical Associate
Melmark, INC
10.2019 - Current
Direct Support Professionals
Community Options INC
08.2015 - 04.2018
Counselor
Horsham Clinic
07.2014 - 03.2020
Mental Health Technician
Devereux Children's Behavioral Health Services, DCBHS
06.2014 - 01.2018
Case Manager
Judge Rotenberg Educational Center
08.2011 - 06.2013
Case Manager
South Shore Support Services
04.2004 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Art - Political Science
University of RI
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of RI
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Endicott College-Online