Katarina Meza
Chico
Summary
Compassionate and proactive Behavioral Health Worker with a focus on multicultural sensitivity and crisis intervention. Experienced in conducting mental health assessments and resource coordination, ensuring clients receive immediate support and long-term coping strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Worker
Butte County Behavioral Health
Chico, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Facilitated crisis intervention services, providing immediate support during critical situations.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and resources available for sustained recovery efforts.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance team effectiveness and service delivery quality.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Assessed risk factors related to violence or self-harm among patients; implemented appropriate safety measures when necessary to protect both individuals involved as well as staff members present during incidents.
- Continuously expanded knowledge in the field through ongoing professional development opportunities, enhancing service delivery for patients.
In-Home Caregiver
Self-employed
Chico, CA
06.2022 - 03.2025
- Provided personalized care and assistance to clients, enhancing daily living activities.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans tailored to each client's needs.
- Monitored clients' health conditions, reporting changes and concerns to family members or healthcare professionals.
- Assisted with medication management, ensuring adherence to prescribed regimens.
- Educated clients on health and wellness practices, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Mentored new caregivers, sharing best practices for effective client interactions and care delivery.
Backroom Coordinator
TJX Companies
Chico, CA
04.2019 - 09.2022
- Coordinated inventory management processes to optimize stock levels and reduce discrepancies.
- Implemented efficient backroom organization strategies to enhance workflow and accessibility of merchandise.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for backroom operations and safety protocols.
- Analyzed operational efficiencies to develop solutions that improved productivity within the backroom team.
- Developed training materials for staff, enhancing knowledge retention and performance in backroom procedures.
- Oversaw daily backroom activities, ensuring adherence to company standards for safety and organization.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA03.2024
Associate of Arts - Public Administrative Justice
Butte College
Oroville, CA05.2022
Skills
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Mental health assessment
- Resource coordination
- Assessment reports and other documentation
- Client coping mechanisms
- Professional ethics
- Referrals
- Outreach programs
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Behavioral Health Worker
Butte County Behavioral Health
03.2025 - Current
In-Home Caregiver
Self-employed
06.2022 - 03.2025
Backroom Coordinator
TJX Companies
04.2019 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University, Chico
Associate of Arts - Public Administrative Justice
Butte College