Ana Luisa Teposte
San Luis
Summary
Dynamic Behavioral Health Specialist with a proven track record at Sunset Health, where I established empathetic client relationships and significantly improved mental health outcomes through cognitive-behavioral techniques. Expert in crisis intervention and dialectical behavior therapy, I excel in teamwork and effective communication, ensuring high-quality patient care and support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Specialist
Sunset Health
12.2019 - Current
- Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic listening and non-judgmental communication, fostering stronger therapeutic alliances.
- Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques to address negative thought patterns and promote healthier thinking habits among clients.
- Used [Software] to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Worked closely with adults and children in community settings, at residential facilities and within homes.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations, ensuring immediate support and safety for affected individuals.
- Created progress reports, assessments and charting within required timeframes.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping mechanisms that contributed to sustained behavioral changes and improved overall wellbeing.
- Identified appropriate treatment resources and recommended patients for these services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and treatment plans in compliance with organizational policies and legal requirements.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Prepared reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Crisis Response
Community Health Associates
02.2019 - 12.2024
- Led crisis response efforts by efficiently deploying available assets during emergency situations or natural disasters relief missions.
- Provided ongoing support and crisis response to program participants.
- Coordinated crisis response efforts for incidents involving students or staff members requiring immediate attention or intervention from pupil services personnel.
- Reduced crisis response time by implementing streamlined communication protocols between team members.
- Supported crisis response efforts by providing real-time monitoring and analysis of open-source data, enabling informed decision-making under pressure.
- Coordinated crisis response efforts during critical incidents on campus, ensuring timely intervention and resolution strategies.
- Reduced crisis response times by streamlining communication protocols and implementing efficient triage procedures.
- Provided tailored crisis intervention services and used demographic data to design thoughtful crisis response system.
- Improved crisis response times by implementing efficient intervention strategies and techniques.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in the face of high-pressure situations, providing clear direction to team members during crisis response efforts and ensuring a swift return to normalcy once any immediate threats were neutralized.
- Coordinated crisis response efforts during challenging situations, minimizing negative impacts on the company's reputation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Health
University of Pheonix
Yuma, AZ06-2005
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ06-1993
High School Diploma -
San Pasqual
Winterhaven, CA06-1990
Skills
- Suicide risk assessment
- Discharge planning
- Behavioral treatment services
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Mental health assessment
- Anxiety management
- Assessment reports and other documentation
- Stress reduction techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Crisis intervention
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Behavioral health
- Clinical assessments
- Support services
- Case management
- Patient intakes
- Crisis evaluation and intervention
- Trauma-informed care
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Case documentation
- Decision-making
- Patient education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Professionalism
- Written communication
- Positive patient experiences
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 7 in the development of trauma informed care presentation.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved patient care by completing attending training and seminar with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Arizona Driver's License
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Behavioral Health Specialist
Sunset Health
12.2019 - Current
Crisis Response
Community Health Associates
02.2019 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Health
University of Pheonix
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Arizona Western College
High School Diploma -
San Pasqual
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