Ashton Watson
Summary
Mental health professional with strong track record in providing therapeutic support and interventions. Successfully facilitated individual and group therapy sessions, focusing on holistic client care. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments, leveraging skills in crisis management and patient assessment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Specialist II
Seattle Children’s Hospital Pediatric
02.2023 - 04.2025
- Assess, treat, diagnose and manage mental and behavioral health concerns in primary settings. Provides evidence based interventions. Worked collaboratively with other professionals, families and caregivers.
- Ensured safety of patients through close observation during high-risk situations such as suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviors.
- Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks.
- Provided compassionate support during times of crisis or acute distress while maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards.
Behavioral Health Technician
Valleywise
06.2015 - 02.2025
- Helped individuals with behavioral disorders are mental health conditions by assisting with daily living, implementing treatment plans, and observing and documenting patient behavior.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
Behavioral Health Technician
Anchor Hospital
05.2015 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety. Utilized medical protocols and standards to provide quality patient care. Maintained a safe and secure environment for patients and staff. Developed and implemented patient care plans in accordance with physician's orders.
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist
State of Georgia
04.2012 - 05.2015
- Conducted assessments to determine the risk of recidivism and developed strategies to reduce the risk. Coordinated with community partners to ensure a successful transition of offenders back into society. Maintained a safe and secure environment for clients and staff developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for inmates, utilizing evidence-based practices and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Education
Bachelor of Healthcare Science -
Michigan State University
01.2006
Skills
- BLS AHA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR
- AHA BLS (2025)
- INSTITUTE INFECTION CONTROL & DECONTAMINATION
- EXCELLENT PATIENT CARE
- ARTICULATE COMMUNICATION
- COMPLIANCE REPORTING
- DETAIL ORIENTED
- MICROBIOLOGY, HIPPA & OSHA KNOWLEDGE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- Self-esteem building
- Anxiety reduction techniques
Timeline
Mental Health Specialist II
Seattle Children’s Hospital Pediatric
02.2023 - 04.2025
Behavioral Health Technician
Valleywise
06.2015 - 02.2025
Behavioral Health Technician
Anchor Hospital
05.2015 - 12.2019
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist
State of Georgia
04.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Healthcare Science -
Michigan State University
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