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Darius Brothers

Chicago,IL

Summary

Skilled Mental Health Technician with extensive mental health services background. Supported numerous patients in large residential treatment facility and played key role in achievement of positive patient outcomes. Excellent communications and patient management skills leading to desirable results.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Technician

Kylie Developmental Center
04.2022 - 01.2024
  • Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as grooming, meal preparation, or mobility when necessary.
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' 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.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with patient to create safe and supportive environment.
  • Promoted safe, therapeutic environment by enforcing facility policies and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

Mental Health Technician

Oregon State Hospital
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Provided direct care to patients in manners that promotes safety, comfort, and therapeutic environments
  • Assists patients with activities of daily living; attends to patient behavioral problems and provides assistance in crisis intervention, as needed.
  • Works with other members of multi-disciplinary team in leading milieu activities such as current events groups, community meetings, goals groups, fitness groups, activities of daily living groups, and/or recreational activities, as appropriate to specified patient population.
  • Charts patient observations, following prescribed procedures and standards.

Psychiatric Technician

Parkshore Estates
02.2017 - 09.2021
  • Implemented crisis intervention protocols when necessary, ensuring safety of all patients and staff members involved.
  • Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
  • Observed patients closely for signs of distress or changes in condition, promptly reporting concerns to supervising clinicians for appropriate intervention.
  • Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors effectively, promoting calm atmosphere conducive to healing.
  • Charted on each patient daily.

Staff Manager

Garfield Park Conservatory
06.2015 - 12.2016
  • Coordinated team collaboration to share ideas and build best practices.

• Administer care to local gardens
• Coordinate, establish, and supervise neighborhood block parties
• Ensure that staff greet community members appropriately
• Monitor employee time sheets for payroll.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - General Education

Kennedy King College
Chicago, IL

High School Diploma -

North Lawndale College Prep
Chicago, IL
06.2016

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Behavior Management
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Stress reduction techniques
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Crisis Intervention

Certification

CPR

CPI

Timeline

Mental Health Technician

Kylie Developmental Center
04.2022 - 01.2024

Mental Health Technician

Oregon State Hospital
09.2021 - 03.2022

Psychiatric Technician

Parkshore Estates
02.2017 - 09.2021

Staff Manager

Garfield Park Conservatory
06.2015 - 12.2016

Associate of Applied Science - General Education

Kennedy King College

High School Diploma -

North Lawndale College Prep
Darius Brothers