Tadj Oliver
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Caring and compassionate Behavior Specialist experienced in implementing specialized programs for individuals with developmental, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. Comfortable in handling stressful situations and performing under pressure. Passionate about providing high-quality service to clients and meeting their needs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Support Staff
Fishingpoint Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Works well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Behavior Technician
Greenbrook TMS NeuroHealth Centers
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Administering TMS or esketamine therapy, as applicable, in accordance with all provider-established clinical guidelines and protocols including but not limited to: preparing the TMS medical device, as applicable; reviewing all medication/treatment administration information with each patient (subject to provider preference); monitoring all aspects of TMS of esketamine treatment to ensure patient wellbeing and clinical accuracy; and taking patient vitals before esketamine treatment, 40 mins after administration, and prior to patient release.
- Reviewing and administering psychiatric rating scales (i.e., PHQ-9, QIDS-SR16) to patients, as applicable, to benchmark treatment progress and ensure continuity of care.
- Delivering exceptional patient care at all times by demonstrating empathy, developing trust, utilizing reflecting listening, and providing support to a vulnerable patient population.
- Recording all treatment session notes and documents in EHR, collaborating with other team members and/or providers as needed.
- Maintaining understanding of general insurance and billing procedures to support related workflows and requests, as required.
Behavioral Specialist I
City of Virginia Beach
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Established patient filing system and database for supervisory team
- Completed monthly and quarterly reports documenting client progress
- Fielded phone calls from healthcare providers and facilitated business relations on clients behalf
- Sent and received fax transmissions regarding care and well being
- Established Teams group in order for staff and supervisory team to effectively communicate and share information.
Direct Support Professional
Community Alternatives Inc
06.2014 - 10.2018
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each client''s unique needs.
- Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.
Mental Health Technician
Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center
04.2015 - 03.2016
- Provide direct care to minors with mental and emotional disabilities
- Monitor daily activities in residential and educational setting
- Provide conflict resolution and verbal de-escalation techniques
- Document behaviors, therapeutic compliance and medical needs.
Residential Team Leader
InVision Human Services
06.2012 - 11.2013
- Led a team of six staff members
- Finalized monthly Medical Compliance Reports
- Managed employee training and oriented new staff members to company policies and procedures
- Produced weekly budget tracking and generated monthly reports.
Forensic Mental Health Technician
Central State Hospital
04.2011 - 04.2012
- Directly cared for forensic/civil adult patients
- Collected assessment data
- Evaluated patients' physical and emotional health and reported ailments to medical staff.
Mental Health Specialist
United States Army Reserves
03.2008 - 02.2010
- Collected and recorded psychosocial data
- Conducted group counseling sessions with military personnel
- Counseled clients and patients with personal, behavioral and psychological challenges
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
Patriot Missiles Operator, Specialist
United States Army
04.1997 - 01.2005
- Responsible for system emplacement, initialization, operator/organizational level system maintenance of U.S. Army Patriot Missile Launching Station.
- Technical references, technical inspections, adjustments, removal and replacement of battery replaceable units/line replaceable units (BRUs/LRUs), and other tasks authorized in the maintenance allocation chart (MAC)
- Preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) required to sustain or return the PATRIOT Launching Station (LS), Enhanced Launcher Electronic System (ELES), PATRIOT guided missile round, and associated equipment to its operational readiness condition.
- Performs Battle Damage Assessment Repair (BDAR) and system deployment, and missile resupply/reload functions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA06.2026
Certificate - Life Coach
IAP Career College
Portland, OR10.2023
Diploma - Mental Health Specialist
U.S. Army AMEDD
Ft. Sam Houston, Tx10.2008
Certificate - Air Defense Artillery
U.S. Army
Fort Bliss, TX06.1997
GED -
Halifax County High School
South Boston, VA08.1993
Skills
- Behavior Treatment Plans
- Intervention Management
- Functional Behavior Assessments
- Positive Reinforcement
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Behavior Management
- Social Skills Development
- Behavioral Management
- Appointment Setting
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Documentation Skills
- Report Writing
Timeline
Substance Abuse Support Staff
Fishingpoint Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
Behavior Technician
Greenbrook TMS NeuroHealth Centers
11.2022 - 02.2024
Behavioral Specialist I
City of Virginia Beach
01.2019 - 05.2021
Mental Health Technician
Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center
04.2015 - 03.2016
Direct Support Professional
Community Alternatives Inc
06.2014 - 10.2018
Residential Team Leader
InVision Human Services
06.2012 - 11.2013
Forensic Mental Health Technician
Central State Hospital
04.2011 - 04.2012
Mental Health Specialist
United States Army Reserves
03.2008 - 02.2010
Patriot Missiles Operator, Specialist
United States Army
04.1997 - 01.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Tidewater Community College
Certificate - Life Coach
IAP Career College
Diploma - Mental Health Specialist
U.S. Army AMEDD
Certificate - Air Defense Artillery
U.S. Army
GED -
Halifax County High School
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