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Kalyn Blake

@kalynblake

Behavioral health technician and clinical mental health counseling graduate student focused on therapeutic support, documentation, and crisis intervention.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I’m pursuing my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and want to support clients through behavioral health services—building therapeutic rapport, documenting progress, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and responding confidently in crisis situations.

I’m a Behavioral Health Technician and Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate student, currently at Capella University with an expected graduation of April 2027. I bring experience in therapeutic communication, behavioral observation, crisis intervention, and thorough documentation across clinical and community settings.

At ACCANTO HEALTH / The Emily Program, I provide direct behavioral health support, facilitate therapeutic programming and client activities, and collaborate with therapists, nurses, dietitians, and multidisciplinary treatment teams. In my Positive Redirection, PLLC practicum, I provide supervised counseling services under clinical supervision—building therapeutic rapport, supporting client goal development, and contributing to treatment planning—while also leveraging my background in communications and stakeholder coordination.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Behavioral Health Technician

Current

Accanto Health / The Emily Program

May 2026 - Present (2 months)

Provided direct behavioral health support in a structured treatment environment, including therapeutic programming and client activities. Documented client behaviors and participation, and collaborated with multidisciplinary treatment teams to support treatment progress.

Client Activities Documentation

Current

Clinical Mental Health Practicum Student

Current

Positive Redirection, PLLC

Apr 2026 - Present (3 months)

Provided supervised counseling services and participated in clinical supervision while supporting treatment planning discussions. Maintained documentation and helped develop therapeutic rapport and client goals.

Clinical Supervision Documentation Treatment Planning

Private Client Caregiver

Private Client

Nov 2023 - Mar 2026 (2 years 4 months)

Assisted a private client with activities of daily living, mobility support, and safety monitoring. Observed and reported physical, emotional, and behavioral changes while maintaining a structured environment and providing emotional support.

Mobility Support Monitoring Observation And Reporting Emotional Support Behavioral Change Structured Environment Support

Communications Analyst

Raleigh Police Department

Jan 2023 - Sep 2023 (8 months)

Managed social media communications for a municipal police department, including writing news releases, media advisories, and public information content. Collaborated with command staff and community stakeholders during high-profile communications.

News Media Advisories

Account Manager

Politico

Mar 2013 - Feb 2022 (8 years 11 months)

Managed complex client relationships and stakeholder communications, coordinating projects and resolving client issues. Maintained records and supported ongoing client and stakeholder engagement.

Client Relationship Management Stakeholder Engagement Project Coordination Issue Resolution Records Management