Sanaa Bentley
Jersey City
Summary
Skilled Mental Health Technician with a proven track record at Summit Oaks Hospital, enhancing patient well-being through compassionate care and expert behavior management. Leveraged de-escalation and stress reduction techniques to improve patient outcomes. Collaborated effectively in team settings, contributing to the development of individualized interventions and fostering growth in group and individual therapy sessions at KIPP Team Academy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
Jersey City Community Charter School
Jersey City, NJ
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitated workshops promoting social-emotional learning and conflict resolution among diverse student populations.
- Developed and implemented character education curriculum fostering student engagement and personal growth.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback collection, adjusting strategies to meet evolving student needs and objectives.
- Led initiatives enhancing school culture, emphasizing respect, responsibility, and community involvement among students.
Mental Health Technician
Summit Oaks Hospital
Summit, NJ
07.2024 - Current
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate care and support during their mental health journey.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician..
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
Social Work Intern
KIPP Team Academy
Newark, NJ
09.2023 - Current
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Collaborated with school personnel to identify students in need of social work services and develop individualized interventions.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to address diverse client needs including mental health, addiction, trauma, and family dynamics.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering supportive environments for open communication and personal growth.
Head Teacher
Lightbridge Academy
Various Locations
06.2019 - 06.2024
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ05-2023
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavior observation
- Stress reduction techniques
- Client advocacy
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Social Worker
Jersey City Community Charter School
08.2025 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Summit Oaks Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Social Work Intern
KIPP Team Academy
09.2023 - Current
Head Teacher
Lightbridge Academy
06.2019 - 06.2024
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
William Paterson University of New Jersey