Tara Salk
Chino Hills,CA
Summary
Compassionate Psychiatric Technician with extensive experience at the State of California, skilled in crisis intervention and therapeutic communication. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through individualized care plans and effective behavior modification strategies. Strong rapport-building skills foster a supportive environment, ensuring patient dignity and safety in all interactions.
Skilled mental health professional with significant experience in patient care and therapeutic support. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving clinical results. Proficient in crisis intervention, patient assessment, and developing individualized care plans. Known for empathetic communication, reliability, and ability to thrive in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
State Of California-Patton
07.2014 - Current
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during patient interactions and treatments.
- 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.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors effectively, promoting a calm atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
Psychiatric Technician
State Of California-Lanterman Developmental Center
04.1999 - 06.2014
- Led training sessions on effective communication strategies for handling challenging behaviors.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient progress, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Ensured a safe and supportive environment for patients through close monitoring and crisis management techniques.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies based on individual patient needs, contributing to improved functioning within daily life activities.
- Assisted in patient goal-setting and regularly monitored progress, celebrating successes and addressing barriers to achievement.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and protecting individual privacy rights.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, improving overall patient outcomes.
- Facilitated recreational activities designed to promote socialization skills among peers while also encouraging healthy outlets for stress reduction.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized treatment plans and providing therapeutic interventions.
- Managed caring for 8 patients and attending their training sites and assisting as well.
Education
No Degree - Psychiatric Technician
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA12-2001
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- De-escalation techniques
- Incident reporting
- Behavior monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Mental health support
- Patient rapport
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Psychiatric medication administration
- Professional boundaries
- Therapeutic communication
- Activities of daily living ADL assistance
- Patient counseling
- Medication administration
Certification
- Licensed Psychiatric Technician - Current
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
State Of California-Patton
07.2014 - Current
Psychiatric Technician
State Of California-Lanterman Developmental Center
04.1999 - 06.2014
No Degree - Psychiatric Technician
Mt. San Antonio College