Heather Clark
Madison Heights
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional skilled in behavioral management and individualized support. Experience in collaborating with educators and families to implement effective care plans, ensuring student safety and positive behavioral outcomes.
Compassionate mental health assistant with expertise in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques. Proven ability to build relationships and coordinate care plans to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Assistant
Newstory Rivermont - Creekside
Lynchburg, VA
04.2021 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to ensure student safety.
- Supported instructional activities, enhancing student engagement and understanding of curriculum concepts.
- Assisted educators in implementing individualized education plans for diverse learning needs.
- Coordinated communication between teachers, parents, and support staff to address student progress.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
RBT
Virginia Institute Of Autism
Charlottesville, VA
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans to support client development and learning.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to assess and address client needs effectively.
- Monitored client progress through data collection, ensuring accuracy in reporting behavior changes.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices in applied behavior analysis techniques.
- Analyzed behavioral data to refine interventions, driving improved outcomes for clients.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
CNA
UVA
Charlottesville, VA
10.2012 - 02.2019
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Trained new CNAs on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2027
Skills
- Mental health awareness
- Professional boundaries
- Case documentation
- Behavioral management
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Self-care strategies
- Suicide prevention
- De-escalation techniques
- Family support coordination
- Trauma-informed care
- Problem-solving
- Behavior observation
- Compassionate care
- Relationship building
- Care plan development
- Patient safety management
Timeline
Mental Health Assistant
Newstory Rivermont - Creekside
04.2021 - Current
RBT
Virginia Institute Of Autism
02.2020 - 02.2021
CNA
UVA
10.2012 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
Grand Canyon University