Mental Health Technician
UHSInc/The Brook Mental Hospital
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust and fostering positive relationships conducive to healing.
- Educated patients on coping strategies and self-help techniques to better manage their mental health symptoms.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.