Becky Zhu
@beckyzhu
Pre-med mental health technician delivering patient care, crisis intervention, and trilingual support to families.
What I'm looking for
I’m a pre-med mental health professional focused on compassionate, coordinated care for patients and families. As a Mental Health Technician/Counselor and Case Manager/Translator at Blume Behavioral Health, I provide counseling and mentorship while serving as a family liaison using my trilingual skills (Chinese/English/Japanese) to improve communication, engagement, and progress.
I translate during family therapy sessions, document DAP notes, record behavioral data, and support assessments and treatment planning through clinical meetings. I also help maintain unit safety through routine patient rounds, crisis response, medication counts/passing, and taking vitals—while leading groups and supporting smooth handoffs to day staff.
My clinical foundation is strengthened by psychiatry exposure through a Psychiatry Shadow role at a Veteran Affairs Medical Center, where I observed evaluations and therapeutic interventions and deepened my understanding of DSM-5 criteria and psychiatric medication management. I also gained hands-on experience de-escalating overnight crises and conducting safety checks at the Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program.
I bring a research mindset as well, including an internship at Think Neuro, Inc. where I led a team of 13 interns to develop a graduate-level abstract and poster, then analyzed findings using bibliometric approaches with R and Bibliometrix. Beyond clinical care, I’ve delivered 1:1 Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) at Easterseals Southern California—supporting communication, socialization, behavior tracking, and caregiver training.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Mental Health Technician/Counselor • Case Manager • Translator
Feb 2025 - Jul 2026 (1 year 5 months)
Provide counseling and mentorship to individuals and serve as a family liaison, utilizing my trilingual skills with a focus on Chinese to support those who need the language and foster engagement and progress. Translates during family therapy session for the family and therapist. Document DAP notes, record behavioral data, and assist with assessments and treatment planning, while also participatin
Mental Health Technician/Case
Blume Behavioral Health
Feb 2025 - Jul 2026 (1 year 5 months)
Provided counseling and mentorship to individuals and served as a family liaison, including translating during family therapy sessions. Documented DAP notes and behavioral data, supported assessments and treatment planning, and participated in clinical meetings for coordinated care.
Observed patient evaluations, therapeutic interventions, and diagnostic assessments under guidance of a licensed psychiatrist. Gained insight into DSM-5 criteria for diagnosing mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Learned about psychiatric medication management, including monitoring patient progress and understanding treatment side effects. Collaborated with psychiatrist
Psychiatry Shadow
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Sep 2024 - Dec 2024 (3 months)
Observed patient evaluations, therapeutic interventions, and diagnostic assessments under a licensed psychiatrist. Learned DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and psychiatric medication management, and collaborated with healthcare providers on comprehensive treatment planning.
Administered medications, managed overnight crises, de-escalated situations involving heightened aggression, and supported patients' behavioral, emotional, and therapeutic progress. Conducted regular safety checks on sleeping patients.
Led a team of 13 interns in developing a graduate-level abstract and research poster, serving as first author and presenting findings at a virtual symposium. Conducted research on neurodevelopmental disorders, focusing on Down Syndrome, to identify underlying causes and develop interventions. Utilized the Web of Science Core Collection database and applied bibliometric techniques using R programmi
Offer 1:1 Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with clinical team. Deliver therapy sessions targeting multiple areas such as communication, socialization, play skills, behavior, daily living, and caregiver training. Support in behavior monitoring, data collection including baseline and behavioral assessments, and evaluating social and communication aptitudes. Contribute to analyzi
Implemented a smoke-free campus policy in collaboration with the Dean of Student Services and a dedicated team. Installed no-smoking/vaping signage across campus and parking areas. Organized a campus-wide event to educate students and staff on health effects of smoking and vaping, raising awareness of new policy with support from college marketing team.
Smoke-free Campus Committee
Mt. San Antonio College
Feb 2023 - Jun 2023 (4 months)
Collaborated with the Dean of Student Services and a dedicated team to implement a smoke-free campus policy. Installed no-smoking/vaping signage and organized a campus event to educate students and staff on health effects.
Plan & Host Campus Event & Activities
Student Representative of Collegewide Health & Safety
Aug 2022 - Jun 2023 (10 months)
Responsible for ensuring campus-wide student safety by representing students' voices and concerns, reporting and addressing health and safety hazards, and promoting a culture of health and safety. Role involves collaborating with various campus departments, organizing safety awareness programs, and engaging with student body to identify and mitigate potential risks. Additionally, it includes advoc
Associated Student Activities
Mt. San Antonio College
Aug 2022 - Jun 2023 (10 months)
Planned and hosted campus events and activities.
Collegewide Health & Safety Rep
Mt. San Antonio College
Aug 2022 - Jun 2023 (10 months)
Represented students to ensure campus-wide health and safety by reporting and addressing hazards and promoting a culture of health and safety. Collaborated with campus departments to organize safety awareness programs and advocate for student well-being.
Cross Cultural Senator
Mt. San Antonio College
May 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year 1 month)
Organized and implemented cultural events in collaboration with campus cultural clubs and coordinated events with the Senate. Hosted open office hours for student concerns and supported diversity-focused programs, including writing bills and resolutions.
Cross Cultural Senator (Student Government)
May 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year 1 month)
Organized and implemented cultural events in collaboration with campus cultural clubs. Communicated with clubs and the Senate to coordinate upcoming events. Hosted, attended, and volunteered at Associated Student events while maintaining open office hours for student concerns. Supported diversity-focused programs, wrote bills and resolutions, attended Senator meetings, and served on activities com
Processed 250+ orders daily as a food court cashier at Brea Mall. Prepared 30+ ramen and udon dishes daily and managed online orders from DoorDash and Grubhub. Addressed customer inquiries and concerns in Mandarin, English, and Japanese. Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring efficient restocking.
Student Representative of Guided Pathways to Success Program
Apr 2022 - Aug 2022 (4 months)
Advocated for students by representing their voices and creating clear pathways to further education. Assisted with selecting and entering educational pathways while providing ongoing support to help students stay on track. Ensured intentional learning outcomes and supported student success in college.
Guided Pathways to Success Rep
Mt. San Antonio College
Apr 2022 - Aug 2022 (4 months)
Advocated for students by representing student voices and creating clear pathways to further education. Assisted with selecting and entering educational pathways and provided ongoing support to help students stay on track.
Secretary & Vice President (Cultrural Study Network Club)
Aug 2021 - Jun 2022 (10 months)
Organized and planned club events, assisted president, and guided other officers. Recorded member information and meeting notes. Introduced and taught cultural holidays, activities, and traditions to promote friendship among diverse backgrounds. Managed event announcements via email and multiple platforms.
Club Secretary & Vice President
Mt. San Antonio College
Aug 2021 - Jun 2022 (10 months)
Organized and planned club events, assisted the president, and guided other officers. Recorded member information and meeting notes, and managed event announcements across multiple platforms.
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Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Loyola Marymount University
Premedical Postbaccalaureate Program, Premedical post-bacc
Completed a formal premedical post-bacc program at Loyola Marymount University, completed in May 2026.
Loyola Marymount University
Formal premedical postbacc program
UCLA
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
2023 - 2025
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
2023 - 2025
Earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology at UCLA from 2023 to 2025.
MedCerts
Certification, Mental Health Technician
2024 - 2024
Completion of an accelerated course in psychiatric / mental health technician program
Mt. San Antonio College
AA-T, Psychology
2021 - 2023
California State University, San Bernardino
Aerospace Studies
2021 - 2023
Studied Aerospace Studies at California State University, San Bernardino from August 2021 to 2023 as a cross-town enrollment.
California State University-San Bernardino
Aerospace Studies
2021 - 2023
Cross town enrollment
Mt. San Antonio College
Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T), Psychology
2021 - 2023
Completed an AA-T in Psychology at Mt. San Antonio College from June 2021 to June 2023.
Walnut High School
High School Diploma
2017 - 2021
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