Stephen Yurochko IV
Summary
Mental health professional with extensive experience in patient care and therapeutic support. Known for unwavering commitment to patient well-being and ability to handle high-pressure situations effectively. Proven track record of fostering a collaborative work environment and achieving positive patient outcomes. Exhibits excellent communication and crisis intervention skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Mental Health Technician
Discovery Behavioral Health
05.2023 - Current
- Delivers direct care to adolescents with mental health disorders in a residential treatment facility, ensuring adherence to daily schedules while monitoring and documenting patients' mental and physical health for treatment team reviews
- Applies and instructs behavior management techniques and positive coping strategies to mitigate maladaptive behaviors
- Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, including therapists, physicians, dietitians, and case managers, to develop and execute individualized treatment plans aimed at improving patient outcomes
- Assists in developing and updating treatment goals, ensuring relevant interventions are implemented for optimal outcomes
- Responsible for training and supervising technicians, overseeing patient documentation, and promptly communicating patient safety concerns to supervisory staff
- Provides effective leadership to new mental health technicians through mentorship, guidance on best practices, and constructive feedback.
Warehouse Dispatch
GSG Protective Services
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Served as the primary point of contact for drivers, relaying information between them and warehouse floor managers regarding trailer status
- Facilitated the inbound and outbound logistics of trailers for numerous clients daily, maintaining continuous communication with warehouse floor managers
- Accurately documented client data using an online data entry system
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, emphasis on developmental and behavioral psychology; Minor in Political Science
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04.2022
Skills
- Swift learner
- Team collaboration
- Medication administration
- Mental health counseling
- Facilitating therapeutic group sessions
- Conducting suicide risk assessments
- Trauma-informed care
- Recovery planning and support
- Crisis management and intervention
- Patient protection
- Medical and incident report documentation
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid Certification - National Council for Behavioral Health.
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification - Crisis Prevention Institute.
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Cathedral Prestige Scholarship, which fully covers tuition at the University of Pittsburgh
- Recognized on the Dean's List for the Fall semester of the 2020-2021 academic school year at the University of Pittsburgh
Timeline
Lead Mental Health Technician
Discovery Behavioral Health
05.2023 - Current
Warehouse Dispatch
GSG Protective Services
06.2021 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, emphasis on developmental and behavioral psychology; Minor in Political Science
University of Pittsburgh
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