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Theresa Onwuchekwa

Glendale,AZ

Summary

Skilled Mental Health Technician with six years of extensive mental health services background working with individuals within the spectrum as well as providing center focused care. Responsible professional with reliable communication, and management skills. Efficient in data entry and documentation of applied services. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavioral Health Technician

Arizona State Hospital
03.2023 - Current
  • Supervising patient activities of daily living, social skills and money management
  • Observing, reporting, and documenting patient psychiatric and medical problems
  • Charting vital signs and implementing assigned treatment plan interventions under general supervision and reports all unusual incidents as required
  • Conducted client rounds (30 mins) to check on residents.
  • Serving as group leader in psychiatric emergencies such as seclusions, management of aggressive patients, code arrests, etc.

Behavioral Health Technician

Zenith Behavioral Health
06.2021 - 01.2023
  • Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
  • Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
  • Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.

Registered Behavior Technician

Ariziona Autism Center Of Treatment
10.2019 - 06.2021
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
  • Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
  • Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
  • Kept accurate records by documenting progress and implemented behavior plan as advised.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlin University
Phoenix, Az
07.2026

Patient Care Technician Diploma - Allied Health

Brookline College
Phoenix, AZ
04.2019

Skills

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Effective Communication
  • Therapeutic Facilitation
  • Patient Rapport
  • Organization

Timeline

Behavioral Health Technician

Arizona State Hospital
03.2023 - Current

Behavioral Health Technician

Zenith Behavioral Health
06.2021 - 01.2023

Registered Behavior Technician

Ariziona Autism Center Of Treatment
10.2019 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlin University

Patient Care Technician Diploma - Allied Health

Brookline College
Theresa Onwuchekwa