I am a dedicated Behavioral Health Associate with over 20 years of experience supporting diverse populations in clinical and community settings. I am committed to compassionate care, continuous learning, and contributing to the wellbeing of patients and their families. I excel at building rapport, de-escalating crises, guiding therapeutic activities, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support ADLs and recovery goals.

Karleen Joseph

I am a dedicated Behavioral Health Associate with over 20 years of experience supporting diverse populations in clinical and community settings. I am committed to compassionate care, continuous learning, and contributing to the wellbeing of patients and their families. I excel at building rapport, de-escalating crises, guiding therapeutic activities, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support ADLs and recovery goals.

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I am a dedicated Behavioral Health Associate with over 20 years of experience supporting diverse populations in clinical and community settings. I am committed to compassionate care, continuous learning, and contributing to the wellbeing of patients and their families.

I excel at building rapport, de-escalating crises, guiding therapeutic activities, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support ADLs and recovery goals.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Salon Assistant at Real Image Barber Shop
May 1, 2016 - October 1, 2017
Organized and maintained salon's retail, restocking and cleanliness of salon. Conducted all cash register duties, and tracked the finances for each business day. Scheduled client appointments; maintained knowledge of all services, products and prices. Answered telephone to take/deliver messages and disseminate to team members. Stocked and organized products in preparation for next business day. Maintained safety standards and cleanliness of the salon at all times.
Behavioral Health Associate at Bellevue Hospital Center
June 1, 2010 - Present
Attends to needs of psychiatric patients across all ages, specializing in patients with ASD and intellectual disabilities; identifies triggers and therapeutic interventions; teaches, enforces and demonstrates ADLs; uses OMH techniques to develop rapport and de-escalate psychiatric patients; organizes, leads and structures groups and activities for patients.
Nursing Assistant at Bellevue Hospital Center
October 1, 2003 - June 1, 2010
Provided continuous patient observations, took vital signs, provided patient supplies, assisted in transporting, dressing, feeding and bathing patients; supported nursing staff with daily operations.
Direct Care Worker at United Cerebral Palsy of New York City
April 1, 2006 - June 30, 2006
In a group home setting for mentally challenged individuals, monitored daily activities, maintained daily logs and coordinated activities, distributed medications, provided patient teachings on daily living skills.
Direct Care Worker at Inwood Group Home- NY
May 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
In a group home setting for troubled pregnant teenagers, provided support, counseling, documentation on patient activities, provided daily reports for staff, implemented care plans that encouraged anger management and optimal functioning for day-to-day living.
Home Maker Service at Dennelisse Corporation Agency- NY
January 1, 1994 - August 31, 2000
Assisted in removal and placement of children and infants who were abused or have HIV status. Counseled and supported parents with troubled children. Assisted parents in child care placement programs. Provided emotional support in dealing with the loss of a child.

Education

Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA) at Brooklyn College Nursing Assistant program
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026
Nursing Assistant Program at Municipal Training Center
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026

Qualifications

AMAP
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026
Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA)
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026
AMAP
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services