Samantha Wright
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Skilled team player with strong background in fast paced environments. Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities. Dependable independent industry worker equipped for fast-paced work and changing daily needs. Seeks out opportunities to go beyond basics. Reliable team member accustomed to taking on challenging tasks.
- Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills builds meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Offers crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through traumatic experiences.
- Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing mental health and emotional issues.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Therapy Aide
Hutchings Psychiatric Center
11.2023 - Current
- Coordinated closely with psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive approach to each patient''s treatment plan.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices and emerging trends in mental health care.
- Educated patients on coping strategies, providing tools for managing stressors outside of therapy sessions.
- Trained new Mental Health Therapy Aides on best practices, contributing to skilled workforce within facility.
- Promoted self-help skills among patients by teaching them daily living activities such as personal hygiene tasks or meal preparation.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques when necessary, deescalating situations effectively for patient safety.
- Established trust and rapport with patients, enabling more productive therapy sessions and better overall outcomes.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
Secretary Manager
Jcp Entertainment inc
05.2009 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with HR staff and division managers to enhance ongoing efforts to recruit and retain diverse and outstanding staff and contractors
- Maintained office records detailing budget information, employee time cards and purchase orders
- Built and maintained positive professional relationships with staff, vendors and customers
- Delivered regular updates to team members and tracked performance to maintain company's safety culture
- Reported losses, employee behavioral issues, complaints and operational issues to upper-level management.
- Supported executive team with timely and accurate document preparation, leading to increased productivity.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Skills
- Set goals
- Motivation
- Organization
- Teamwork
- Verbal communication
- Patient Evaluation
- Building rapport
- Emotional Regulation
- Child and Adolescent Therapy
- Self-Care Promotion
- Mindfulness Practice
- Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Mental Health Therapy Aide
Hutchings Psychiatric Center
11.2023 - Current
Secretary Manager
Jcp Entertainment inc
05.2009 - 09.2023
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