Ty'keeia Davis
Bishopville,SC
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Worker with strong dedication to helping individuals in need of mental health support. Skilled in providing patient-centered care and evidence-based interventions. Possesses deep understanding of mental health and behavioral sciences with ability to utilize knowledge to assist individuals in managing mental health challenges.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Officer
South Carolina Department Of Corrections
09.2021 - Current
- Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.
- Assist with supervision of inmates by establishing a supportive environment promoting core SCDC values to inmates with mental health needs.
- Works closely with mental health and security staff in performing day to day escort and group activities to include a hybrid of security and clinical duties.
- Documents and prepares written reports in accordance with mental health and security guidelines.
- Assist with supervision of inmates by establishing a supportive environment promoting core SCDC values to inmates with mental health needs.
- Under guidance of QMHP conducts psychoeducational groups and other pro-social activities that qualify as out of cell structured time.
- Participates in treatment team evaluating the extent of a patient's progress in treatment progress
- Assist with custody related duties, escorting, supervision of recreation & showers, cell checks, suicide watch/constant observation for inmates in inpatient settings, residential mental health housing units, restrictive housing & general population.
Mental Health Technician
Three Rivers Behavioral Health
06.2019 - 07.2021
- 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.
- Sourced educational, recreational and social activities to provide entertainment and socialization
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients’ level functioning
- Assist with client assessments for those struggling with addiction or relationship issues and implemented strategies based on client needs
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including Depression, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder and Anxiety Disorder by monitoring and documenting patient activities to communicate patient adherence to unit activities and regulations.
- Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information and often commended for maintaining safety, respect and dignity of these patients.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
South University
Columbia, SC12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC06.2019
High School Diploma -
Lee Central High School
Bishopville, SC06.2013
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Expertise in Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Care Plan Development
- Discharge Planning
- Behavior Management
- Patient Safety Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Rapport Building
- HIPAA Requirements
- Therapeutic Treatment
Timeline
Mental Health Officer
South Carolina Department Of Corrections
09.2021 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Three Rivers Behavioral Health
06.2019 - 07.2021
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
South University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of South Carolina Upstate
High School Diploma -
Lee Central High School
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