STEPHEN Fisher
Houston,TX
Summary
Sympathetic Mental Health Tech offering extreme compassion and extensive experience working with mental health intervention. Adept at performing risk assessment, crisis intervention and psycho-education. Dedicated and energetic with excellent listening skills and establishing therapeutic relationships with patients while helping with daily living.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
WEST OAKS HOSPITAL
Houston, Texas
03.2024 - Current
- Ensured safety of all clients through continuous observation and monitoring during shift hours.
- Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
- Ensured a safe and secure environment for patients, adhering to facility safety protocols.
Psychiatric Technician
Harris County Psychiatric Center
Houston, USA
06.2018 - 03.2024
- Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments
Tech Assistant
Cheyenne Center
Houston, USA
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Make sure all visitors sign in and sign out
- Perform room inspections and shakedowns
- Make sure clients and their belongings are searched
- Enforce that clients are in compliance according to their schedule and activities
- Complete incident reports and non-compliance forms
Juvenile Detention Officer
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
Houston, USA
01.2003 - 02.2018
- Observed and recorded progress of each juvenile offender
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict
- Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance
- Transported residents to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings
- Completed daily reports
Education
High School Diploma -
Kashmere High School
Houston, TX08.1992
Skills
- PPE use
- Analytical
- Team management
- Active listening
- Leadership
- Decision-making
- Working collaboratively
- Team building
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
WEST OAKS HOSPITAL
03.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Technician
Harris County Psychiatric Center
06.2018 - 03.2024
Tech Assistant
Cheyenne Center
02.2018 - 06.2018
Juvenile Detention Officer
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
01.2003 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Kashmere High School