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Zachary Castro

American Fork,UT

Summary

Seasoned Behavioral Health Technician from Intermountain Healthcare, adept in crisis handling and fostering therapeutic communication. Excelled in developing comprehensive treatment plans and enhancing patient independence through innovative behavioral management. Demonstrated exceptional empathy and patient observation, significantly improving patient social engagement and safety.

Overview

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Work History

Behavioral Health Technician

Intermountain Healthcare
Provo, Utah
08.2024 - Current
  • Contacted patients' relatives to coordinate family visits and conferences.
  • Influenced patients' behavior with interaction, counseling or instruction.
  • Planned and implemented safe interventions consistent with treatment goals.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions with multiple patients.
  • Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
  • Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
  • Followed standard admissions procedures and documentation requirements for client intakes.
  • Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
  • Conducted searches of clients upon return to facility.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
  • Encouraged positive interactions between other Behavioral Health Technicians and clients and patients.
  • Documented patient behavior, interventions completed and patient response to interventions.
  • Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
  • Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
  • Advised clinical staff regarding appropriate interventions for behavioral issues.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to patients in need.
  • Educated clients on important life skills, housekeeping and food preparation.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Joyce University of Nursing And Health Sciences
Draper, UT
11-2026

Certification - Emergency Medicine

EMT Utah
Orem, UT
06-2024

Skills

  • Activity monitoring
  • Crisis handling
  • ADL support
  • Mediation techniques
  • Rounds management
  • Patient observation
  • Progress monitoring
  • Recovery-oriented approach
  • Active listening
  • Security procedures
  • Individualized care planning
  • Emergency response
  • Patient assessment
  • Self-care practices
  • Substance abuse experience
  • Mental health support
  • Behavioral management
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Verbal de-escalation
  • Walking rounds
  • Behavioral control

Certification

  • Emergency Medical Technician- NREMT
  • Wilderness EMT

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Behavioral Health Technician

Intermountain Healthcare
08.2024 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing

Joyce University of Nursing And Health Sciences

Certification - Emergency Medicine

EMT Utah
Zachary Castro