Tikaya McCoy
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health professional with an understanding of empathy and proactive care with children and adults. Over 14 years of experience in the field of behavioral and psychiatric analysis. Proficient in implementing specialized programs for individuals with intellectual, mental, emotional and developmental disabilities and autism. Caring and well-organized with outstanding interpersonal, communication and social skills. Specialties include youth, adult, acute, and rehabilitation care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician/Lead Registered Behavior Technician
Your Way Aba
Little Rock, Arkansas
02.2023 - Current
- Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each client that included goals and objectives.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Collaborated with families to provide support strategies for home-based interventions.
- Engaged in professional development activities to stay abreast of current trends in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
- Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently .
Patient Care Tech (PRN)
Access Inc
Little Rock, AR
09.2018 - Current
- Assist doctors and nurses with the treatment of patients who have various behavioral problems, such as substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, mental instability and physical and emotional abuse
- Charting medications and daily behaviors, helping patient transition back into normal public school setting
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
Psychiatric Associate
Little Creek Behavioral Health
Conway, AR
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Technician helps doctors and nurses with the treatment of patients who have various behavioral problems, such as substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, mental instability and physical and emotional abuse
- Charting medications and daily behaviors, helping patient transition back into normal public school setting
- Communicated with clients and families in professional and respectful manner, effectively building lasting relationships
- Communicated with patients regarding continuing care and medications and discussed treatment plans with family members and guardians
- Provided mental health assessments and evaluations of patients.
Qualified Behavioral Health Professional /Behavioral Specialist
Centers For Youth and families
Little Rock, AR
12.2018 - 10.2021
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices
- Counseled patients, discussed substance use and worked closely with individuals to identify positive and healthy life choices
- Communicated with patients regarding continuing care and medications, and discussed treatment plans with family members and guardians.
- Communicated with clients and families in professional and respectful manner, effectively building lasting relationships
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals in the development of comprehensive care plans for clients.
Lead Behavioral Health Technician
Mill Creek schools
Greenville, MS
04.2011 - 03.2016
- Provided direct clinical services to individuals with behavioral health issues.
- Assessed clients and developed individualized treatment plans in collaboration with professional staff.
- Performed medication management responsibilities, including administering medications as prescribed by the physician.
- Coordinated referrals to community resources for clients who needed additional support services.
- Participated in multi-disciplinary team meetings to discuss client care strategies and develop treatment plans.
- Developed and implemented behavior modification plans for clients exhibiting challenging behaviors due to their mental illness or substance abuse issues.
- Provided transportation for clients to appointments when necessary.
Education
Master Level Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2024
Master of Science - Special Education
Ashford University
San Diego, CA05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Argosy University
Orange, CA05.2016
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS05.2011
High School Diploma -
Weston High School
Greenville, MS05.2008
Skills
- Relationship development
- MS Office
- Planning and coordination
- Team management
- Administrative support
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Mental Health
- Case Management
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Patient assessments
- Problem resolution
- CPI Certified
- Behavioral Technician
- Clinical Documentation
- Intake and discharge
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Communications
- Multitasking
- Patient counseling
- Compassionate patient care
- Care plan implementation
- Patient awareness
- Activities of daily living support
- Behavior redirection
- Medication Management
- Housekeeping
- Observational skills
- Feeding support
Certification
- First Aid/CPR 2024
- Registered Behavioral Technician, 08/01/22
- CPI Certified, 08/01/23
- Patient Care Tech
References
Available Upon Request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Behavior Technician/Lead Registered Behavior Technician
Your Way Aba
02.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Associate
Little Creek Behavioral Health
12.2020 - 07.2022
Qualified Behavioral Health Professional /Behavioral Specialist
Centers For Youth and families
12.2018 - 10.2021
Patient Care Tech (PRN)
Access Inc
09.2018 - Current
Lead Behavioral Health Technician
Mill Creek schools
04.2011 - 03.2016
- First Aid/CPR 2024
- Registered Behavioral Technician, 08/01/22
- CPI Certified, 08/01/23
- Patient Care Tech
Master Level Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
Arizona State University
Master of Science - Special Education
Ashford University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Argosy University
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Mississippi Delta Community College
High School Diploma -
Weston High School
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