Sienna Santana
San Francisco Bay Area
Summary
I am an energetic and empathetic individual with a strong commitment to supporting others in overcoming mental health challenges. I posses foundational knowledge of psychological principles and therapeutic techniques, along with skills in active listening and crisis intervention. I focus on creating a positive impact by fostering a supportive and understanding environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Worker
Bayberry Skilled Nursing Center and Healthcare Center
Concord, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Facilitate group therapy sessions, promoting mental health awareness, and positive coping strategies among participants.
- Demonstrate adaptability in a high-stress environment by adjusting therapeutic approaches to meet the needs of the residents.
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, resulting in increased safety for both patients and staff.
- Experience working on interdisciplinary teams such as the Substance Use Disorder counselor, Psychologist, Case Manager's, Assistant Nursing DIrector to provide develop and monitor individual care plans for resident's.
- Built rapport with resident’s to connect with them and have a better understanding of their individual journeys, as well as collaborate with them to create the best care plan.
- Conduct weekly evaluations of the resident’s short-term and long-term goals, progress, barriers, new observations/behaviors.
- Monitoring patient progress through regular assessments and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of treatment effectiveness.
- Gained experience learning how to help resident’s manage their own disorders and discovering the best strategies to use for schizophrenic and bipolar residents.
Registered Behavioral Technician
Behavioral Health Works
Anaheim, CA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- ABA Therapy Organization helping children on the Autism Spectrum.
- Delivered one-on-one support to clients, implementing individualized treatment plans.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis to track client progress and behavior changes.
- Teaching children how to mand for items, discriminate between objects, generalize to natural environments, and help families live a better quality of life.
- Gained more experience in the field of psychology and behavioral health.
- Prepared materials and resources for therapeutic sessions, enhancing client engagement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and treatment outcomes.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Psychology
University of Saint Katherine
San Marcos, CASkills
- Communicative and Efficient
- Passionate and Dedicated
- Organized and a Critical Thinker
- Patient support
- Conflict de-escalation
- ADL assistance
- Mental health counseling
- Building rapport
- Patient advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral management
- Patient evaluations
Affiliations
- Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano — Food Sort
- ‘In Their Shoes Club’ — Secretary
- Boys & Girls Club — Donations and Playtime
- American Psychological Association — Member
Timeline
Mental Health Worker
Bayberry Skilled Nursing Center and Healthcare Center
06.2024 - Current
Registered Behavioral Technician
Behavioral Health Works
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelors Degree - Psychology
University of Saint Katherine