Justin McCallister
Nampa
Summary
Psychiatric technician and Army veteran recently graduated with baccalaureate in psychology. Strong crisis intervention and behavior change techniques, excels under pressure and working with others. Hoping to use knowledge and experience to make a meaningful difference helping others.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with treatment team to implement personalized care plans for clients with complex diagnoses
- Conduct behavior modification programs with clients to reduce challenging behaviors, support positive behaviors, build coping skills, and develop client independence
- Utilize verbal and physical intervention techniques to de-escalate challenging behaviors with clients
- Provide counseling support and implement safety measures for clients displaying or reporting suicidal ideation or actions
- Perform first aid on the floor and administer prescribed medications under the supervision of the nursing team
- Facilitate and support therapeutic activities alongside recreational therapy team
Direct Support Professional
Residential Habilitation of Idaho
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Follow personalized care plans to help participants become more self-sufficient with activities of daily living
- Assist or supervise participants in carrying out their daily routine and getting involved with their communities
- Verbally de-escalate challenging participant behaviors and assist participants in emotional regulation skills
- Administer prescribed medication and provide basic first aid as needed
- Assist recreational staff in providing recreational activities and independently promoting physical activities to support clients in reaching health targets
Infantryman (11B)
US Army
08.2019 - 11.2022
- Execute combat operations exercises, marksmanship, and physical training to maintain readiness as part of a light infantry battalion
- As a squad leader, duties included: Supervising of a heavy weapons squad in performing training exercises; maintaining mission readiness through physical training, marksmanship drilling, and skill-building training; assist platoon and company leadership in creating and executing mission plans; and counseling soldiers in self-development and personal growth
- Radio operator duties included: Managing communications of classified information between platoon leadership and other unit elements; and managing and maintaining platoon inventory of communications equipment
- As a gunner, primary duties were the operation and maintenance of heavy weapons systems, and acting as the platoon's subject matter expert on the operation and implementation of systems in maneuvers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Boise State University
Boise, ID12-2025
Associate of Arts - Psychology
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID05-2024
High School Diploma -
Renaissance High School
Meridian, ID06-2019
Skills
- Behavior Analysis
- Crisiss Intervention
- Mental Health Assessment
- Basic Life Support
- Medication Management
- Counseling
- Mentoring
- Leadership
Certification
Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention- Crisis Prevention Institute
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
07.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Residential Habilitation of Idaho
12.2023 - 07.2024
Infantryman (11B)
US Army
08.2019 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Boise State University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
College of Western Idaho
High School Diploma -
Renaissance High School