Tony Tarabay
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills builds meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Offers crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through traumatic experiences. Assessment and navigation of patients and families in collaboration with attending psychiatrists and other staff within a psychiatric service either in person or virtually/telephone. Develop initial treatment plan to facilitate disposition planning and assists with bed placement or disposition planning. Ability to identify acuity level of patient. Facilitate the flow of information to promote effective communication regarding the patient care and patient operations and disposition.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Evaluator Clinician II
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.
- Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
- Conducted patient intake interviews, recording and documenting relevant information.
- Obtained pre-authorizations for clients that will be admitted to the hospital.
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
Milieu Therapist III
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
01.2016 - 08.2021
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions with clients to address issues and promote resilience.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ12.2015
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Report writing
- Conflict resolution
- Problem-solving abilities
- Emotional intelligence
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Resource allocation
- Active listening
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
Certification
CPR
CCM
Timeline
Evaluator Clinician II
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Milieu Therapist III
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
01.2016 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Saint Peter's University
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