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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
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
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, CA

Skills

  • 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

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