Taylor Russell
Bordentown
Summary
Professional with experience in behavioral health care. Skilled in patient care, crisis intervention, and therapeutic support with strong communication abilities. Focused on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable and results-driven, with commitment to improving patient outcomes and fostering supportive environment. Experienced with patient care and therapeutic interventions in behavioral health settings. Utilizes de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication to support patient well-being. Track record of effective team collaboration and adaptability in high-pressure situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
We Level up
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
Behavioral Health Technician
Banyan Treatment Centers
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Taught clients how to complete basic household chores and prepare food.
Registered Behavioral Health Tech
Discovery ABA
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: Discovery ABA - Ewing, NJ
- Worked 1:1 with children with autism ensuring they are getting the correct skills they need
- Ensuring the clients safety and health
- Responsible for direct implementation of treatment plans related to skill-acquisition and behavior reduction
- Noting the clients progression and each session
- Discovery ABA - Ewing, NJ
- Implemented creative methods for teaching social skills, including role-play scenarios, video modeling, and group activities.
- Equipped caregivers to be active participants in intervention through addressing specific goals, delivering coaching sessions and communicating with entire team.
- Provided ongoing parent training to facilitate consistency across home and therapy environments.
- Assisted clients in developing effective coping strategies to manage stressors and emotional challenges.
- Developed individualized behavior intervention plans to address challenging behaviors and promote positive growth.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
Server
Chickie's and Pete's
10.2019 - 07.2024
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
Behavioral Health Technician
Discovery Behavioral Health (Pinelands Recovery Centers of Medford)
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: Discovery Behavioral Health (Pinelands Recovery Centers of Medford) - Medford, NJ
- Complete intakes for new patients, which includes drug testing, breathalyzing, body search, belongings search and admission documents
- Made sure all patients are accounted for every 15 minutes, 30 minutes or hour depending on level of care
- Ensured all patients made it to designated groups on time
- Transport patients to and from appointments/home
- Ensured clients safety and experience exceeds company standard
- Documented groups, patient interactions, AMA's, patient complaints, etc
- Discovery Behavioral Health (Pinelands Recovery Centers of Medford) - Medford, NJ
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines while managing sensitive patient information, maintaining privacy and trust among clients.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based behavioral interventions and strategies.
- Prepared and submitted daily Type reports to management.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
Education
Criminal Justice -
Rowan College at Burlington County
Taylor12.2024
Diploma -
Bordentown Regional High School
Bordentown01.2021
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Relationship development
- Team building
- Organization
- Compassionate and Dedicated
- Problem resolution
- Narcan certified
- CPI (De-escalation)
- Time Management
- Ability to build a rapport
- RBT 40 Hour Training
- Conflict de-escalation
- Group facilitation
- Incident reporting
- Family support services
- Behavioral management
- Skill-building exercises
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
Certification
First Aid/AED/CPR
De-escalation
Registered Behavioral Technician 40hr training
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
We Level up
08.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Banyan Treatment Centers
01.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Behavioral Health Tech
Discovery ABA
12.2023 - 08.2024
Behavioral Health Technician
Discovery Behavioral Health (Pinelands Recovery Centers of Medford)
12.2022 - 12.2023
Server
Chickie's and Pete's
10.2019 - 07.2024
Diploma -
Bordentown Regional High School
Criminal Justice -
Rowan College at Burlington County
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