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Carlton Whitehead

Hixson

Summary

Skilled Lead Psych Technician with 7 years of experience in mental health care, specializing in patient support and crisis management. Proven leadership in supervising teams, developing individualized care plans, and implementing safety protocols. Certified in CPR and trained in de-escalation techniques, dedicated to fostering a therapeutic environment that promotes patient recovery and well-being. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Psych Technician

Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute
04.2018 - Current
  • Promoted to Lead Psych Technician 2023
  • Supervising and guiding other psych techs- Demonstrate leadership skills; facilitate communication between all team members; lead team meetings; Coach other psych techs Responsible for scheduling of staff; Provide proper training for psych techs-
  • Oriented intake of patients and provided patient orientation for newcomers.
  • Implementing program goals: Involved in the direct care of patients, including monitoring behavior and assisting with daily living activities.
  • Ensures the safety and well-being of patients and staff by de-escalating and problem-solving during multiple crises by utilizing de-escalation techniques and safety protocols for both patients and staff.
  • Collaborated with the treatment team to develop and implement individualized care plans for each client.
  • CPR and Heimlich maneuver certified
  • HWC
  • Aegis training
  • Safety training
  • 04/2018- PRESENT
  • Providing emotional support and encouragement to patients as needed
  • Communicating with patients clearly and in a therapeutic manner
  • Teaching patients positive coping skills
  • Providing a safe and secure environment for patients attending treatment mall, educational groups, and class
  • Helping patients maintain organized living spaces
  • Assisting patients with meals and personal hygiene
  • Assist in evaluating nursing services on assigned unit
  • Treatment Planning
  • Document observations/interventions per guidelines
  • Maintain a recovery-oriented stance in the milieu, including patients in recreational activities; and seek to employ patients in making choices that support their own recovery goals
  • Promote patient socialization, self-care, and development by utilizing a treatment team plan to guide/ direct, recognize and use patient strengths to motivate patients
  • Observe and Report Patient Care Data
  • Patient Care. Transfer patients to other areas and accompany them to outside appointments; assist with independent functioning such as ADLs, meal supervision, and admission; conduct patient rounds; provide psych management such as group therapy, 1:1 contact, and communication with families
  • SKILLS
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Highly organized
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Able to speak and write English Fluently
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Solid Psychiatric background
  • Solid documentation and assessment skills
  • Great interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Fundamental computer skills and keyboard familiarity

Laborer

Kelly Services/Stemco MotorWheel
08.2017 - 02.2018
  • Performing a variety of duties in the facility. I've had hours of training on safety, lockout/tagout, forklift, Environmental and safety equipment.5S's

Warehouse Worker-forklift driver

Express Employment Professionals
08.2015 - 02.2017
  • As a baler,forklift driver and warehouse worker

Warehouse Worker

Randstad Staffing
07.2016 - 01.2017
  • Laborer,machine Operator and forklift driver

Receiving Clerk/Forklift Operator

Elwood Staffing (Southern tool & Steel)
10.2016 - 10.2016
  • Checking in coming material and making sure that is the right size and diameter...

General Laborer

ADM
04.2016 - 06.2016
  • General labor ; Doing odd jobs and training

Dock Worker/Forklift Operator

Estes Express
06.2012 - 08.2015

Receiving Clerk

Burner Systems
12.2003 - 04.2014
  • Handle incoming and outgoing shipments by checking them physically
  • Check products for defects and accuracy
  • Ensure posting of outbound deliveries using pre-designated software
  • Handle packaging procedures to ensure safety of shipment
  • Ensure that serial and batch numbers match the product
  • Pull, pack and ship finished goods
  • Process customers’ orders by ensuring that the right shipment is on its way
  • Handle shipment receiving duties by ensuring the right item has been delivered
  • Report and replace any defective item prior to packing
  • Prepare and paste labels on shipments
  • Prepare invoices and delivery orders
  • Ensure that all transactions are recorded in company database
  • Verify accuracy of orders by matching them with quantities and types
  • Ensure that items are properly packed and labeled
  • Make sure that items are loaded onto shipment vehicle in a safe and timely manner
  • Operate forklift to transport shipments from the storage area to the pallet
  • Handle space arrangements for incoming shipments in the storage areas
  • Ensure that the warehouse is cleaned and maintained at all times
  • Handle daily cycle counting of assigned areas
  • Handle year-end and general inventory procedures

Wheland foundry
10.1990 - 02.2002
  • Performed any combination of following tasks in foundry concerned with melting metal, pouring metal into molds, removing castings from molds, dressing castings, moving foundry materials, and cleaning equipment and work areas: Moves sand, castings, flasks, or other materials about foundry by hand, using wheelbarrow or cart, or by loading them onto conveyor.
  • Assembles flasks, using wrench, bolts, and tap screws.
  • Waters and mixes sand, shovels sand into flasks, and compacts sand in flasks, using ramming tool.
  • Sprays binder on surface of sand molds and dries surface with blowtorch.
  • Fits together, clamps, and unclasps cope and drag on production line.
  • Weighs out specified amounts of materials for furnace charge, and loads charge into melting furnace.
  • Skims slag from surface of molten metal, using scoop.
  • Carries or pushes ladles of molten metal on monorail and pours metal into molds.
  • Installs and removes steel jackets and bands used to hold snap molds together during casting.
  • Breaks sand mold from finished casting, using bar or hammer.
  • Sorts castings into pairs or groups for assembly.
  • Pulls reinforcing wires from castings.
  • Directs high pressure stream of water onto castings to clean castings and remove cores.
  • Cleans castings, patterns, and flasks, using wire brush.
  • Removes gates, sprues, and other projections from castings with sledge, pneumatic hammer, power shears
  • Breaks up slag, using jack hammer, and shoveling it into buckets for removal to dump.
  • Chips out worn cupola and ladle linings, using bar.
  • Prepares plaster and relines ladle.
  • Sweeps and cleans work areas.

Education

High school or equivalent - General Studies

Chattanooga High School
Chattanooga, TN
01.1987

Skills

  • Fork Lift Operator, Computer Skills, OSHA, MSDS, Hazardous Materials Assembly Line production (Less than 1 year)
  • Communication skills
  • Customer service
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs
  • Patient observation
  • Patient monitoring

Certification

  • Fork Lift
  • May 1992 to Present
  • Every job I've worked on that required me to drive a forklift I was certified to operate a forklift.

Timeline

Lead Psych Technician

Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute
04.2018 - Current

Laborer

Kelly Services/Stemco MotorWheel
08.2017 - 02.2018

Receiving Clerk/Forklift Operator

Elwood Staffing (Southern tool & Steel)
10.2016 - 10.2016

Warehouse Worker

Randstad Staffing
07.2016 - 01.2017

General Laborer

ADM
04.2016 - 06.2016

Warehouse Worker-forklift driver

Express Employment Professionals
08.2015 - 02.2017

Dock Worker/Forklift Operator

Estes Express
06.2012 - 08.2015

Receiving Clerk

Burner Systems
12.2003 - 04.2014

Wheland foundry
10.1990 - 02.2002

High school or equivalent - General Studies

Chattanooga High School

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