Tamara Williams
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Technician with hands-on experience providing support in mental health settings. Skilled in conducting patient assessments, implementing therapeutic techniques and maintaining detailed clinical documentation. Demonstrated ability to build rapport with patients of diverse backgrounds while advocating for needs and facilitating treatment plans. Noteworthy impact includes improved patient participation in therapy sessions and reduced escalation incidents through effective communication and crisis intervention strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paraprofessional
Mid-Del Schools Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
12.2025 - Current
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom setups.
- Supported students with special needs during daily activities and lessons.
- Monitored student behavior to ensure a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with staff to address student challenges and provide solutions.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
- Assisted with the organization and implementation of classroom projects and events.
Mental Health Technician II
ODMHSAS, Oklahoma Crisis Intervention Center
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2021 - 03.2025
- Monitored patient behavior and reported concerns to nursing staff.
- Assisted in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques with clients.
- Maintained a safe environment by following established protocols and procedures.
- Provided support in daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and well-being.
- Engaged patients in therapeutic activities to promote social interaction and recovery.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
- Ensured safety of all clients through continuous observation and monitoring during shift hours.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards them.
- Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
- Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
- Engaged patients in therapeutic activities designed to enhance mental wellness and social skills.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
Early Head Start Teacher
Crossroads youth and family services
Norman, Oklahoma
08.2014 - 01.2020
- Developed lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities to promote child development and learning.
- Collaborated with families to support children's growth and address needs.
- Supervised classroom environment ensuring safety and adherence to regulations.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices in early childhood education.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay abreast of current trends in early childhood education.
- Maintained records of children's development and communicated findings effectively.
- Established classroom rules and expectations for behavior according to Early Head Start guidelines.
- Encouraged problem solving skills in order to foster independent thinking among students.
- Facilitated group activities designed to enhance cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development of students.
- Adapted lessons based on each child's learning style while meeting their individual needs.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues regarding curriculum planning and assessment results.
- Created an inclusive environment where all children feel valued regardless of ability or background.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 01.2026 - 04.2026
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Rose State College
Oklahoma City, OK 07.1994 - 12.2008
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Team collaboration
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Empathy display
- Mental health
- Substance abuse awareness
- Verbal de-escalation
- Client confidentiality
- Behavioral management
- Suicide prevention
- Crisis assessment
- Addiction recovery
- Documentation skills
- Peer support
- Patient confidentiality
- Autism spectrum
- Intellectual disability awareness
- Therapeutic communication
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Grand Canyon University
01.2026 - 04.2026
Paraprofessional
Mid-Del Schools Oklahoma
12.2025 - Current
Mental Health Technician II
ODMHSAS, Oklahoma Crisis Intervention Center
10.2021 - 03.2025
Early Head Start Teacher
Crossroads youth and family services
08.2014 - 01.2020
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Rose State College
07.1994 - 12.2008