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Talia Lenker

Salem

Summary

Experienced Mental Health Therapy Technician with a passion for developing and organizing engaging activities that actively involve patients in their treatment. Demonstrates expertise in conducting groups and activities that patients eagerly anticipate participating in. Skillfully builds strong rapport and establishes therapeutic relationships with patients, fostering an environment of trust and support. Committed to promoting hope, safety, and recovery in alignment with OSH's mission.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Therapy Technician

Oregon State Hospital
01.2022 - Current
  • Help patients work through their problems and build skill through collaborative problem solving
  • Assist patients with activities of daily living, attend to patient behavioral problems and provide assistance in crisis intervention
  • Developed and facilitated skill building activities and groups to engage patients in their treatment and improve their level of functioning.
  • Document patient behaviors, following prescribed procedures and standards
  • Transport patients to and from appointments, meals, and activities
  • Provide care to patients in a manner that promotes safety, recovery, and a therapeutic environment.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices by teaching coping strategies and encouraging participation in recreational activities.
  • Managed crises effectively, utilizing de-escalation techniques and maintaining a safe environment for all individuals involved.


Food Service Worker

Oregon State Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Serve high quality, nutritionally balanced meals for patients
  • Have a thorough understanding of levels of dysphagia and the appropriate textures of food to serve specific patients
  • Ensure sanitary kitchen, preparation, serving, and dining areas.

Assistant Manager

Domino's
08.2018 - 07.2021
  • Provided excellent customer service
  • Worked with management team to create new safety procedures and sanitization standards and helped to train team members on all new policies to ensure my coworkers' as well as our customers' safety during the COVID-19 crisis
  • Trained incoming team members and managers individually to ensure each person's success
  • Handled and supervised all delegated tasks, including food production, customer concerns, inventory and labor variances, and cleaning standards

Placement Specialist

Gem State Staffing
03.2013 - 11.2015
  • Worked closely with a variety of people including parolees, recovering addicts, and people struggling with mental illness and learning disabilities to find them appropriate and lasting employment
  • Implemented employee engagement and development activities, presentations and training to maximize productivity and unite workforce
  • Evaluated staff performance at multiple facilities and made recommendations for training improvement
  • Managed recurring HR processes such as interviewing, hiring, firing, payroll, insurance, and workman's compensation claims
  • Helped increase my branch's weekly business to business sales by $110k.

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID
05.2024

Skills

  • Collaborative Problem Solving
  • Self-Care Promotion
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Problem-Solving
  • Excellent Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Relationship Building
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Customer Service
  • Event Planning
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Hobbies

  • Board games
  • Singing
  • Guitar
  • Acting
  • Cooking
  • Drawing
  • Pyrography
  • Origami
  • Crafts
  • Sewing
  • Meditation/mindfulness
  • Puzzles

Timeline

Mental Health Therapy Technician

Oregon State Hospital
01.2022 - Current

Food Service Worker

Oregon State Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2021

Assistant Manager

Domino's
08.2018 - 07.2021

Placement Specialist

Gem State Staffing
03.2013 - 11.2015

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Idaho State University
Talia Lenker