Harrison Obocha
Greensboro
Summary
Compassionate Behavioral Health Associate with experience in providing high-quality therapeutic care to individuals suffering from mental health issues. Strengths include active listening, empathy, crisis intervention, and behavior management skills. Past roles involved coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective treatment plans, fostering resilience and well-being among patients. Demonstrated ability to maintain professional boundaries while building trust and rapport with clients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Associate
Acadia Healthcare
Indianapolis
06.2022 - 03.2025
- Engaged patients in therapeutic activities designed to enhance mental wellness and social skills.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with mental health practices.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss case information and develop treatment goals.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Established strong working relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and respect.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage and prevent patient crises effectively.
- Educated clients on various topics related to mental health issues such as self-care skills development, relapse prevention strategies, and stress management techniques.
- Conducted assessments to identify client needs, strengths, and areas of risk.
- Conducted one-on-one sessions with patients to provide emotional support and crisis intervention.
- Assisted patients in setting and achieving personal and therapeutic goals.
Direct Support Professional
Damar Services Inc.
Indianapolis
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Lecturer
University of Benin(Affiliation FCE(T)Asaba
Asaba
12.2012 - 05.2019
- Facilitated discussion forums among students on topics related to course material.
- Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
- Applied creative instruction methods to promote student learning objectives.
- Created a positive learning environment by actively engaging with all students during class time.
- Participated in faculty committees related to department initiatives and college-wide policies.
- Facilitated stimulating class discussions to encourage critical thinking and debate among students on contemporary issues.
- Reviewed and selected textbooks and other educational materials, ensuring they meet the course objectives and academic standards.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, or other assessments.
- Provided guidance to students on course selection, career planning, and other educational matters.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum.
- Involved in departmental activities such as curriculum development, faculty meetings, advising sessions.
- Supervised and mentored students on research projects, guiding them through research methodology and academic writing best practices.
- Attended conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date on best practices in higher education.
- Supervised dissertational research work to assist research publication process.
Education
Master of Arts - Philosophy
University of Dundee
United Kingdom12-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Nigeria12-2004
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Therapeutic activities
- Patient assessment
- De-escalation techniques
- Team collaboration
Crisis management
- Conflict resolution
- Behavioral analysis
- Behavioral management
- Communication skills
Timeline
Behavioral Health Associate
Acadia Healthcare
06.2022 - 03.2025
Direct Support Professional
Damar Services Inc.
08.2020 - 05.2022
Lecturer
University of Benin(Affiliation FCE(T)Asaba
12.2012 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Philosophy
University of Dundee
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Olabisi Onabanjo University
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