ShaQuita Murphy
Jackson,GA
Summary
Passionate professional with experience serving patients with diverse needs by applying behavior modification strategies such as shaping and chaining. Demonstrated understanding of data collection and recordkeeping requirements. Promoted academic, functional and social skills development within clinic, home and community environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Behavioral Health Technician
Kreative pieces
03.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented patient care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Supervised daily operations of behavioral health support team.
- Trained and mentored new staff on protocols and best practices.
- Coordinated with families to provide updates and support for patients.
- Encouraged positive social interaction among clients participating in therapeutic activities.
Residential Counselor
Youth Villages
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Maintained safe and supportive residential environments for at-risk individuals, contributing to their overall wellbeing.
- Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services, and providing emotional support.
- Coached residents in independent living skills, including meal preparation, hygiene, and budgeting, fostering self-sufficiency.
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
- Reduced behavioral incidents by employing de-escalation techniques and maintaining a calm environment.
- Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
- Facilitated access to community resources and services, empowering residents to achieve personal goals.
- Provided emotional support and counseling during individual sessions, strengthening residents' coping mechanisms.
- Facilitated opportunities for patients to engage socially and build relationships within their community.
Behavioral Health Technician
Einstein Medical Center
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based behavioral interventions and strategies.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that built skills, increased self-awareness, and fostered healthy coping mechanisms.
- Identified signs of substance influence in individuals during assessments.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by applying evidence-based behavioral interventions and strategies.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Facilitated patient engagement during therapy sessions. in treatment plans through active listening and empathetic communication.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
Education
Northeast High
Phila Pa Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZCertificate - Certified Nurse Assitant
Nurse Aide Training
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Behavioral intervention techniques
- Behavior intervention
- Crisis intervention
- Progress monitoring
- Client documentation
- Documentation accuracy
- Goal setting
- Client engagement
- Client advocacy
- Time management
- Active listening
- Emotional support
Timeline
Lead Behavioral Health Technician
Kreative pieces
03.2025 - Current
Residential Counselor
Youth Villages
09.2023 - 02.2025
Behavioral Health Technician
Einstein Medical Center
01.2020 - 08.2022
Northeast High
Psychology
University of Phoenix
Certificate - Certified Nurse Assitant
Nurse Aide Training