Kayla Stewart
Raleigh
Summary
Professional with experience in behavioral health care, prepared for this role. Skilled in patient care, crisis intervention, and therapeutic support with strong communication abilities. Focused on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable and results-driven, with commitment to improving patient outcomes and fostering supportive environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Emily Program
Durham, NC
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing acute behavioral issues.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported observations to interdisciplinary team for treatment planning.
- Coordinated therapeutic activities that promoted engagement and skill development among patients.
- Implemented individualized care plans, ensuring adherence to treatment goals and protocols.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
Behavioral Therapist
BeeWise Behavior
Raleigh, NC
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address behavioral and emotional challenges.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to improve client coping skills and social interactions.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor progress and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, communicating updates regularly to supervisory staff and relevant stakeholders.
Autism Behavioral Therapist
Triangle Autism and Disability
Raleigh, NC
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance client engagement and behavioral progress.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies to improve social skills and communication abilities.
- Collaborated with families to provide guidance on behavioral interventions and support techniques.
- Conducted assessments to identify client needs and measure treatment effectiveness.
- Monitored client behavior during sessions, adapting approaches based on real-time observations.
IT Technician
OIT ClassTech
Raleigh, NC
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Provide technical support to professors at North Carolina State University within their classrooms for effective learning.
- Complete troubleshooting tasks on both software and hardware.
- Train new employees on how different aspects of the hardware and software work as well as how to provide excellent customer service.
Substitute Teacher
ESS Education
Monroe, NC
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided support to children with their tasks assigned by full-time teachers.
- Worked with special needs students to ensure all needs were met without the typical teacher there, including those with both physical and mental disabilities.
- Was able to problem solve with children on how to work through many different feelings and issues with classmates as well as behavioral issues.
- Stood in for absent staff members to conduct one-on-one instruction in all subjects.
Night Time Shift Manager
Chick-fil-A Monroe
Monroe, NC
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Managed a team of workers to quickly and effectively complete orders for customers.
- Led training sessions on cleaning and efficient service with new employees.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve conflicts, resulting in increased team cohesion and morale.
- Managed money at the end of the night by counting and storing money in the safe with accuracy.
- Analyzed and troubleshot customer complaints and feedback, resulting in improved customer service.
- Fostered meaningful relationships between coworkers and customers, leading to a more positive work environment.
Education
Psychology, Sociology
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2026
GED - undefined
Piedmont High School
Monroe, NC06.2023
Skills
- Customer service
- Crisis handling
- Restaurant experience
- Communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Time management
- Teaching Experience
- Child Care
- Active listening
- Conflict de-escalation
- Documentation skills
- Mental health support
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Emily Program
08.2025 - Current
Behavioral Therapist
BeeWise Behavior
08.2024 - 07.2025
Autism Behavioral Therapist
Triangle Autism and Disability
08.2024 - 07.2025
Substitute Teacher
ESS Education
05.2024 - 08.2024
IT Technician
OIT ClassTech
08.2023 - 04.2025
Night Time Shift Manager
Chick-fil-A Monroe
02.2021 - 12.2023
GED - undefined
Piedmont High School
Psychology, Sociology
North Carolina State University