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Areria Goulding

Berkeley

Summary

Knowledgeable Psychiatric-Mental health specialist with solid background in psychiatric support and patient care. Successfully managed therapeutic activities and crisis intervention, demonstrating calm and compassionate approach. Expertise in monitoring patient behavior and collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver comprehensive care.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatric Technician

The Stepping Stones Group
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with personal skill-building to improve client wellbeing.
  • Implemented crisis intervention protocols when necessary, ensuring the 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.
  • Delivered direct care to clients one-on-one and in group settings using ABA principles.
  • Counseled patients on emotional, personal care, and behavioral issues.
  • Compiled, documented and summarized data on observable client behaviors.

Behavior Health Technician

Amergis Healthcare Solutions
02.2024 - Current
  • Followed treatment plan for best results when using verbal and physical behavior management interventions.

Home Care Aide

In Home Support Services
01.2011 - Current
  • Collected vital signs, recording blood pressure, pulse and temperature.

Security Officer

Securitas Security agency
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Wrote concise, detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual occurrences.

Security Site Supervisor

Weiland Security system
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Coordinated employee schedules to maintain proper coverage for facility security needs.

Front End Clerk

CVS
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Kept register areas clean, restocked supplies and tracked cash to maintain smooth checkout lane operations.

Pharmacy Clerk

Walgreens
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Kept stock fresh with regular rotation and removal of expired products.

Service Manager

Target
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Explained cost and time requirements in detail and requested customer authorization prior to completion of unexpected repairs.

Deli Clerk

Safeway
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Served cold case items and fountain beverages.

Education

General Education - Nursing

Berkeley City College
Berkeley, CA

Diploma - undefined

Kenny High School
12.2011

Skills

  • Therapeutic communication
  • Security procedures knowledge
  • Activity monitoring
  • Psychosocial Rehabilitation
  • Behavior Modification
  • Individual Counseling
  • Behavioral analysis
  • Resource Coordination
  • Skill-building exercises
  • Suicide prevention
  • Direct patient care
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Clinical documentation
  • Incident reporting

Certification

  • Guard Card
  • BLS CPR Card
  • Behavioral Tech Certification

Timeline

Psychiatric Technician

The Stepping Stones Group
09.2024 - Current

Behavior Health Technician

Amergis Healthcare Solutions
02.2024 - Current

Security Officer

Securitas Security agency
01.2020 - 01.2022

Security Site Supervisor

Weiland Security system
01.2018 - 01.2020

Front End Clerk

CVS
01.2015 - 01.2017

Pharmacy Clerk

Walgreens
01.2015 - 01.2017

Service Manager

Target
01.2013 - 01.2014

Home Care Aide

In Home Support Services
01.2011 - Current

Deli Clerk

Safeway
01.2011 - 01.2012

Diploma - undefined

Kenny High School

General Education - Nursing

Berkeley City College
Areria Goulding