Experience

North Central Bronx Hospital

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Behavioral Health Associate

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  3424 Kossuth Ave, Bronx, NY Engage and interact with all recipients at North Central Bronx whether in medical/psych inpatient or emergency room. Assist units with de-escalation techniques, assess unit's needs in conjunction with anger management. Lead therapeutic groups on the unit such as anger management techniques, de-escalation techniques and team building skills on how to manage crisis. Trained over a dozen new BHA's as per OMH and hospital regulations. Monitors patient's interactions and behaviors on the unit… Show more Engage and interact with all recipients at North Central Bronx whether in medical/psych inpatient or emergency room. Assist units with de-escalation techniques, assess unit's needs in conjunction with anger management. Lead therapeutic groups on the unit such as anger management techniques, de-escalation techniques and team building skills on how to manage crisis. Trained over a dozen new BHA's as per OMH and hospital regulations. Monitors patient's interactions and behaviors on the unit. Participates in therapeutic activities and games on unit. Assists with the distribution of food trays and monitoring patients in the dining room.Assists patients with grooming activities. Assists with transfer/transport of patients to other units, diagnostic test procedures, etc. Attend peer group meetings and other meetings as assigned. Demonstrates knowledge of seclusion and skills in the application of restraints according to hospital policy and procedures. PMCS certified and completion of BHA academy. Performs technical aspects of patient care according to established policies and procedures, utilizing proper techniques, and adapt these techniques to the unique needs of the individual patients. Actively participates and responds to appropriately to patient emergencies, such as rapid response, crisis management, cardiac arrest or respiratory failure. Observes and monitors patient's mental and physical status during activities and other direct/indirect patient contact; report changes in behavior to the nurse that may affect the therapeutic milieu. Show less



St xavier home care services, INC.

• Behavioral Health Specialist

  • May 2022 - May 2023

  United States ● Report to the IDT the findings and recommendations based on the above assessment. Report to the IDT consumer progress or lack thereof at scheduled team meetings. ● Provides caregiver and collateral contracts with techniques and information, so that they can better respond to the needs of the child. ● Training for the child and the family, regarding methods for successful placement and community adjustment. ● Direct self advocacy training for successful integration in the community… Show more ● Report to the IDT the findings and recommendations based on the above assessment. Report to the IDT consumer progress or lack thereof at scheduled team meetings. ● Provides caregiver and collateral contracts with techniques and information, so that they can better respond to the needs of the child. ● Training for the child and the family, regarding methods for successful placement and community adjustment. ● Direct self advocacy training for successful integration in the community. i.e. schools, recreation centers etc. ● Provide assistance to families during community transactions, i.e. transitioning from one school to another and or placement. ● Based on team review and recommendation develop behavioral treatment plans, monitoring plans, and behavior guidelines/protocols; and regularly perform staff in-services to ensure proper implementation of these plans. ● Monitor consumer progress via formal review of behavioral data and incidents, and discuss the treatment team at monthly IDT meetings, and at the individuals ISP meetings. The latter must include semi-annual report that adheres to the current agency format. Develop special data collection systems beyond ABC charts in the case of specific and unusual consumer needs. ● Act as the primary advocate for the individuals to all outside providers of mental health or behavioral services, including psychiatry. With regard to psychiatric services, prepare a consult for each appointment specifying the individual’s current mental and behavioral status. These consults should also include team recommendations regarding medication when appropriate. ● Attendance at regularly scheduled team meetings and residential staff meetings. ● Obtain informed consent for any potential consumer rights restriction including, but not limited to, the use of psycho-tropic medication or SCIP-R physical techniques. Inform the team and all other relevant parties when the necessary consents have been obtained. Show less



Ambulnz

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Field Operations Supervisor

  • Oct 2021 - Oct 2022

  New York, United States



NYC HEALTH+HOSPITALS | BELLEVUE

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Behavioral Health Associate Counselor

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2022

  New York City Metropolitan Area