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Berk Kiyici

Berk Kiyici

San Francisco

Summary

Professional Mental Health Tech offering compassion and extensive experience working with mental health intervention. Adept at performing risk assessment, crisis intervention, and escalation. Dedicated and passionate, with excellent listening skills and the ability to establish therapeutic relationships with patients.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Technician

Bay Psychiatric Associates
San Francisco
08.2024 - Current
  • Monitored and assessed patients' mental and emotional status daily, documenting changes and communicating concerns to clinicians.
  • Engaged patients therapeutically during treatment sessions to promote trust, safety, and emotional regulation.
  • Responded calmly to signs of emotional distress or agitation, utilizing de-escalation techniques and active listening.
  • Ensured full therapeutic contact by addressing patient concerns or barriers and difficulties to treatment.
  • Administered standardized psychological rating scales to support treatment planning and outcome tracking.
  • Collaborated with physicians to schedule follow-up visits and enhance continuity of care.
  • Communicated professionally with patients, physicians, and insurance companies via various messaging platforms.
  • Utilized Salesforce for efficient completion and tracking of clinical tasks and patient updates.

Health and Wellness Assistant

After School Enrichment Program
San Francisco
09.2023 - 08.2024
  • Supported children with emotional and behavioral needs, fostering self-regulation and group engagement.
  • Implemented de-escalation strategies and active listening techniques during distress signals.
  • Managed crisis situations by assessing emotional states, and ensured safety through therapeutic interventions.
  • Modeled positive behavior strategies, focusing on boundaries, conflict resolution, and self-regulation skills.
  • Facilitated structured activities enhancing emotional wellness through mindfulness and creative expression.

Care Giver

Private Practice
San Francisco
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance clients’ overall well-being.
  • Delivered empathetic and patient care to individuals with cognitive and physical conditions.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
  • Followed individualized care plans and adhered to health and safety protocols.
  • Assisted with cognitive stimulation and engaged clients in meaningful social interactions
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
12-2025

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Patient monitoring
  • Behavioral observation
  • Emotional support
  • Conflict resolution
  • Compassionate care
  • Effective communication
  • Anger de-escalation

Affiliations

  • Avid reader of historical fiction
  • Mindfulness
  • Opera singing

Certification

  • Certified TMS technician
  • Certified Yoga instructor
  • First Aid/CPR trained

Languages

English
Full Professional
Turkish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Mental Health Technician

Bay Psychiatric Associates
08.2024 - Current

Health and Wellness Assistant

After School Enrichment Program
09.2023 - 08.2024

Care Giver

Private Practice
01.2021 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

San Francisco State University

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