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Santa Barbara, Ca, Us

Goleta, California, United States

Goleta, California

Goleta

-Provided consistent direction for program operations while utilizing servant-leadership values, creating a culture of peer support and skill development for a team of 30-Reduced costs in staff overtime while yielding more profitable service hours without sacrificing quality of services by implementing diverse approaches to improve staff performance and goal prioritization-Evaluated program operations, successes and deficiencies through various service reviews to identify concerns and recommend strategies to enhance processes and elevate results-Planned and executed meetings both to connect clients to staff and treatment team, and orient staff in most current treatment goals, methods of execution, updated program-wide details and problem-solve any short-comings as a unit-Took active role in patient and family planning process, responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns while advocating on behalf of the client through person-centered-thinking and clearly stating the types of services that supported living can or cannot provide-Collaboratively partnered with physicians, day-program supervisors, physical therapists, psychiatrists, nutritionists, family members and service coordinators to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in Profiler (an electronic charting system used for report creation)-Updated patient charts using Profiler with data such as medications, allergies, insurance companies, and contacts to keep records current and support accurate treatments-Increased referral rates by providing consistent quality service and building relationships with funding agency representatives in North County after following a long period instability and turnover-Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors, walking staff through established behavioral protocols, and practicing self-deescalation techniques

-Implementing the philosophy of psycho-social rehabilitation for home of 12 dual-diagnosis clients, experiencing both mental illness and substance abuse issues -Thorough documentation of all therapeutic interactions with clients and incident reports; 56 hours of notes required each month with 100% MediCal compliance-Provided emergency crisis intervention and stabilization to psychologically distressed clients, when necessary-Facilitated smooth discharges from the program upon completion by reassuring and supporting clients throughout transitions, utilizing community resources for both employment and secure housing opportunities-Monitored clients struggling with a dual diagnosis (mental health and addiction based) and implemented coping strategies based on client needs; talked clients through moments of intense cravings implementing trigger monitoring and self-soothing techniques-Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and art therapy groups to improve clients' ability to recognize and convey emotional experiences and navigate those emotions proactively-Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment to be brought to weekly staff meetings for discussion and brainstorming; Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by Program Director-Established goals and treatment plans through collaborative process with client utilizing counseling skills and assessments, to be reviewed with client and altered as necessary throughout their 18-month program-Provided comprehensive case management services through program entirety, including connecting clients to appropriate resources during their treatment and after discharge-Continued training in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, effects of employment and housing issues on mental health, and other developing information to maintain most current treatment methods and highest quality of care

Goleta, California

-Anticipated customers needs handled any complaints responsibly and calmly with transparent communication and effective problem-solving until resolution and customer satisfaction-Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items or for dissatisfied customers-Successfully created orders, promoted specials, documented special requirements and discussed needs with kitchen personnel to provide customers with desired food and minimize complaints-Arranged tables for customers, following established preparation procedures to provide guests with excellent experiences and foster repeat business-Trained incoming workers on restaurant's practices, culture and customer satisfaction to maximize job proficiency and productivity.-Oversaw daily operations of members of service team, including delegating tasks for end-of-shift side-work, training new staff and splitting tips at end of each shift, under the supervision of restaurant floor manager-Enhanced operational efficiency by using slow periods to restock supplies

-Assist residents in reaching their best and most independent quality of life-Help clients remain active through range of motion, mat stretches, and movement outside of the wheelchair-Work one-on-one to monitor the behavior of the client, accomplish daily tasks, focus on improving communication and social skills, and implement interventions outlined in individual behavior treatment plan; collect data through observation for duration of each shift-Enhanced patients' day-to-day life by maintaining calendar of social and recreational activities-Helped in delivering medications treatments with timely administration to behaviorally challenging clients-Quickly identified problematic changes in patient behavior by closely monitoring patients and keeping detailed electronic records

University Of California, Santa Barbara

-Organized and sorted all mail and packages for the UCSB campus.-Worked the cash register interacting with customers selling mailing products, weighing and labeling their packages for shipment, and returning incorrectly labeled items.-Issued cash changes to the UCSB Bookstore and restaurants.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology And Feminist Studies

Minor in Applied Psychology

Education record