Proven Behavioral Health Technician with a track record of delivering compassionate care and mental health support at Tennessee Valley Recovery. Skilled in conflict de-escalation and substance abuse counseling, I excel in crisis intervention and fostering patient progress. My dedication to recovery-oriented approaches has significantly enhanced client satisfaction and team efficiency. I am dependable, reliable and always prompt.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Tennessee Valley Recovery
Knoxville, TN
04.2023 - Current
Conduct client rounds to check on residents.
Observe, monitor and record problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
Treat clients and families with respect and dignity.
Assist with medication administration and counting and pouring medications.
Deliver compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
Provide crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
Build and maintain positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
Recognize individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
Facilitate on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
Adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines while managing sensitive patient information, maintaining privacy and trust among clients.
Perform client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
Mentor new Behavioral Health Technicians joining the team, sharing best practices and helping them acclimate quickly to their new role responsibilities.
Facilitate group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for patients to share experiences and discuss coping strategies.
Customer Service Specialist Head Cashier
Home Depot
Raleigh, NC
08.2022 - 03.2023
Trained new hires on company policies and best practices, fostering a positive team environment.
Resolved customer complaints with professionalism and empathy, ensuring repeat business and loyalty.
Developed strong relationships with regular customers by remembering preferences and offering personalized assistance.
Streamlined checkout process for quicker service, implementing effective cash handling procedures.
Collaborated closely with the management team to identify areas of improvement within the customer service department.
Supervised junior cashiers'' work quality closely monitoring their adherence to established guidelines resulting in improved overall performance.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing cashier transactions and promptly addressing concerns.
Met customer service goals and exceeded customer expectations.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Provided exceptional support to fellow team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
Cashier/Customer Service Representative
Chic-Fil-A
Raleigh, NC
03.2022 - 08.2022
Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Cashier/Customer Service Representative
Chipotle
Raleigh, NC
05.2021 - 11.2021
Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sanderson High School
Raleigh, NC
06.2020
Skills
Conflict de-escalation
Documentation skills
De-escalation Strategies
Mental Health Support
Client Transportation
Conflict Resolution
Group facilitation
Substance abuse experience
Recovery-oriented approach
Substance Abuse Counseling
Additional Information
Current Alumni Program Director with Tennessee Valley Recovery