Johnny Burnside
Sacramento
Summary
Results-driven Mental Health Program Coordinator with expertise in staff recruitment and training, crisis intervention, and housing coordination. Proven ability to enhance team performance and foster agency collaboration. With over 12 years of experience, I have effective communication skills.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Program Coordinator
Johns Room And Board
Sacramento
07.2013 - Current
- Recruited and hired staff to bolster team capabilities.
- Established program policies and procedures in alignment with organizational mission.
- Developed training programs that increased operational efficiency and enhanced team performance.
- Coordinated housing solutions for permanent and transitional placements.
- Facilitated weekly group and individual meetings to promote communication and resolve issues.
- Explained policies, procedures, and services to residents for better understanding.
- Liaised between mental health agencies, Johns Room and Board, to ensure effective collaboration.
Psychiatric Technician
Charter Lakeside Hospital
Memphis
06.1989 - 05.1992
- Monitored patient behavior and mental health conditions in a secure environment.
- Assisted in daily living activities to promote patient independence and comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement care strategies.
- Documented patient progress and changes in behavior accurately and timely.
- Provided crisis intervention support during psychiatric emergencies and challenging situations.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance knowledge of best practices in care.
- Observed patient behaviors and reported any changes or concerning issues to the psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress including daily notes on individuals' moods, activities, interactions with others.
Program Coordinator
Independent Living For The Handicapped
Washington
02.1986 - 01.1988
- Coordinated support services for individuals with disabilities, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Recruited, hired, and trained staff to enhance service delivery effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented program schedules, ensuring timely and efficient service provision.
- Collaborated with Executive Director on client screening and housing placement processes.
- Partnered with community organizations to broaden resource availability for clients in need.
- Designed and executed program activities aligned with specific goals and objectives.
Education
Construction Surveying
Department of Defense Construction Surveyor School
Fort Belvoir, VA12-1981
Associate of Arts - Speech Communication
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA05-1978
Skills
- Staff recruitment and training
- Crisis intervention
- Program development
- Housing coordination
- Agency collaboration
- Effective communication
- Team performance improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Budget management
- Problem resolution
- Member interactions
Timeline
Mental Health Program Coordinator
Johns Room And Board
07.2013 - Current
Psychiatric Technician
Charter Lakeside Hospital
06.1989 - 05.1992
Program Coordinator
Independent Living For The Handicapped
02.1986 - 01.1988
Construction Surveying
Department of Defense Construction Surveyor School
Associate of Arts - Speech Communication
San Joaquin Delta College