THOMAS SANCHEZ
El Paso,TX
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health worker with background in managing and coordinating mental health services. Skilled at developing comprehensive treatment plans, fostering strong patient relationships, and advocating for patient needs. Demonstrated strengths to include crisis management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and rapport building. Previous work has had significant impact on improving patient outcomes through personalized care strategies and resource managment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Crisis Hotline Specialist
Emergence Health Network
El Paso
11.2023 - Current
Uber Driver
Uber
El Paso
01.2019 - 11.2024
- 10,529 Trips, 4.97/5 star rating
- Provided friendly customer service during trips, including offering assistance with luggage loading and unloading and answering questions about local attractions.
Caregiver/Personal Assistant
ResCare Community Living
El Paso
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked alongside clients diagnosed with various Intellectual and developmental disabilities, in their own homes
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
Peer to Peer Facilitator Trainer
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
El Paso
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Coordinated, trained and vetted candidates to conduct Peer to Peer mental health support groups within their own communities.
- This training included tactics to ensure safety through de-escalation and mentor ship, within the National Alliance on Mental Illness guidelines.
- Facilitated group discussions to encourage student participation and understanding of course material.
Educational Aide
Socorro Independent School District
El Paso
07.2008 - 01.2019
- Prepare students for admission into college by tutoring at all levels of mathematics and sciences offered.
- Provided assistance to teachers in the classroom by preparing materials, setting up equipment and organizing instructional activities.
- Assisted with developing educational plans for students that met their individual needs.
- Organized learning centers such as science, math and reading for student use.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso12.2016
Skills
- Mental Health
- Developmental Disabilities
- Computer Literacy
- Crisis Intervention
- Microsoft Office
- Mobility/ Hygiene
- Passenger transportation
- Organizational Skills
- Conflict Management
- Teaching
- Customer Service
- Time Management
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Crisis Hotline Specialist
Emergence Health Network
11.2023 - Current
Uber Driver
Uber
01.2019 - 11.2024
Caregiver/Personal Assistant
ResCare Community Living
01.2019 - 03.2020
Peer to Peer Facilitator Trainer
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
01.2010 - 01.2020
Educational Aide
Socorro Independent School District
07.2008 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Texas at El Paso
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