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Tangy Payton

Chicago,IL

Summary

Client-focused empathetic Behavioral Professional with more the ten years of experience working with youth and adults with mental disabilities. Proficient in applying ABA Therapy through Evidenced based practices. Caring and well-organized with outstanding interpersonal, communication and social skills. Highly efficient in documenting both written and electronically.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Residential Support Specialist

Clipboard Health
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - Current
  • Provided ABA Therapy to clients in a natural setting.
  • Monitored client behavior, documented daily activities, and reported any changes in condition or behavior to supervisors.
  • Intervened in crisis situations to de-escalate conflicts or dangerous behaviors.
  • Provided guidance and support to clients in residential settings.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress notes, treatment plans, incident reports, and discharge summaries.
  • Created a positive environment that encouraged socialization among residents.
  • Participated in the development of individual goals tailored to meet each resident's needs.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.

Registered Behavioral Therapist

Autism Home Support Services
Chicago, IL
10.2019 - 10.2022
  • Implemented evidence-based teaching strategies for individuals with ASD to improve language, social skills, self-help skills, and academic performance
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of clients' behavioral, emotional, and cognitive functioning.
  • Provided individual and family therapy to children with autism spectrum disorder utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis principles.
  • Collaborated with parents and caregivers to identify goals for treatment and develop home programs.
  • Monitored client progress by collecting data on target behaviors and graphing results for review.
  • Regularly attended team meetings to discuss strategies for addressing challenging behaviors.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress towards treatment goals in electronic health records system.
  • Provided crisis management when necessary during therapy sessions or other settings.
  • Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss life events in order to help each person develop personal and relational insights.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality concerning client's mental and medical diagnosis and other confidential personal matters.

Mental Health Technician

Chicago Children's Center for Behavioral Health
Chicago, IL
10.2016 - 04.2018
  • Developed positive relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Implemented therapeutic techniques such as art therapy, recreational therapy or music therapy.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
  • Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
  • Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
  • Observed and documented changes in patient behavior and reported any significant changes to the clinical team.

Residential Support Professional

Thresholds.
Chicago, IL
07.2013 - 10.2016
  • Provided therapeutic interventions and crisis management to clients with mental health issues.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients to promote social skills development.
  • Conducted assessments of client needs and developed individualized treatment plans in collaboration with other professionals.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, such as meal preparation, bathing and dressing, housekeeping and errands.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress in accordance with agency standards.
  • Monitored medications and ensured that clients took prescribed doses on schedule.
  • Developed a safe environment by enforcing rules and regulations while providing support to residents.
  • Coordinated referrals to community resources for medical care, housing assistance, job placement or legal services.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss client cases and provide updates on progress.
  • Encouraged clients to develop healthy coping strategies for dealing with stressors in their lives.
  • Actively listened to clients' concerns without judgment or criticism, providing empathy and understanding during difficult times.
  • Helped identify potential triggers that may result in behavioral outbursts or anxiety attacks.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving aggressive behaviors from residents.
  • Counseled individuals on how best to manage emotions such as anger, fear or sadness.
  • Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
  • Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
05-2016

Skills

  • Mental Health Support Professional
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Individual and Group Therapy
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Mental Health Assessment
  • ABA Therapy: Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Excellent documentation skills
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Crisis evaluation and intervention
  • Transition planning
  • Behavioral Management

Certification

CPR and AED Certified

CPI Certified: Nonviolent Crisis Prevention and Intervention

Timeline

Residential Support Specialist

Clipboard Health
08.2022 - Current

Registered Behavioral Therapist

Autism Home Support Services
10.2019 - 10.2022

Mental Health Technician

Chicago Children's Center for Behavioral Health
10.2016 - 04.2018

Residential Support Professional

Thresholds.
07.2013 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Chicago State University

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