Tonya Baker
Trotwood,OH
Summary
Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and implements treatment plans. Provides CBT and DBT programming and one on one to obtain maximum results for patients. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Offers crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through traumatic experiences. Passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve the quality of life.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Specialist III
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
07.2011 - Current
- Implemented and established behavior strategies by setting rules, reiterating expectations, and rewarding good behavior.
- Created progress reports, assessments and charting within required timeframes.
- Trained unit staff on symptoms management and intervention strategies for clients with various behavioral issues.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Mental Health Specialist
Lindner Center Of Hope
07.2008 - Current
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Communicated with clients to develop social and psychiatric observations.
- Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
Mental Health Technician
Diamond Healthcare Corp./ Atrium Medical Center
02.2008 - 05.2011
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
Intensive Community Support Specialist
Day-mont Behavioral Health Cr
04.2001 - 07.2008
- Supported clients in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and productivity.
- Assisted in implementation of community support services in alignment with needs.
- Produced crisis management and intervention plans for communities in need.
- Established networks to increase community awareness of new programs.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MISkills
- Preceptor to new hires
- Identifying Client Objectives
- Document Treatments
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Family and Patient Support
- Best Practices and Standards
- Quality Patient Care
Accomplishments
Behavioral Health Specialist of the Year at Cincinnati Children's Hospital ( 2023)
Timeline
Behavioral Health Specialist III
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
07.2011 - Current
Mental Health Specialist
Lindner Center Of Hope
07.2008 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Diamond Healthcare Corp./ Atrium Medical Center
02.2008 - 05.2011
Intensive Community Support Specialist
Day-mont Behavioral Health Cr
04.2001 - 07.2008
Master of Science - Psychology
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Eastern Michigan University
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