Tracy McGrath
Fowlerville,MI
Summary
Adept Pediatric Mental Health Technician with a proven track record at the State Of Michigan Psychiatric Hospital, where I enhanced patient safety and fostered therapeutic relationships. Specialized in behavioral management and therapeutic communication, I significantly contributed to multidisciplinary team efforts, improving patient reintegration success rates. My approach combines empathy with clinical expertise, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Mental Health Technician
State Of Michigan Psychiatric Hospital
Northville, Michigan
09.2016 - 01.2021
- Developed positive relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Participated in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan further interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through rewards systems when appropriate.
- Observed and documented changes in patient behavior and reported any significant changes to the clinical team.
- Supervised visitors entering the facility according to established security protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress and treatment plans.
- Assisted psychiatrists in working with patients to rehabilitate for community reintegration.
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
- Provided psychiatric or personal care to emotionally disturbed or cognitively impaired patients.
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
- Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
- Created activities that promoted physical wellness, emotional stability, cognitive functioning, independent living skills and social interaction among patients.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as art therapy, recreational therapy or music therapy.
- Assisted in transporting clients to appointments outside the facility when necessary.
- Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations.
- Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
- Assisted in developing and implementing treatment plans for patients with various mental health disorders.
- Ensured a safe and secure environment for patients, adhering to facility safety protocols.
- Conducted one-on-one sessions with patients to provide emotional support and crisis intervention.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Michigan, Dearborn
Dearborn, MI08-2012
Skills
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Excellent customer service skills
- Family support and assistance
- Nursing intervention adjustment
- Patient safety management
- Behavioral management
- Self-care promotion
- Trauma-informed care
- Relationship building
- Autism spectrum
- Collaborative treatment planning
- Patient protection
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Suicide prevention
- De-escalation techniques
- Cognitive behavioral therapy principles
- Progress monitoring
- Anxiety management
- Therapeutic communication
- Clinical documentation
- Emergency intervention
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Pediatric Mental Health Technician
State Of Michigan Psychiatric Hospital
09.2016 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Michigan, Dearborn
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