Melissa Lee
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Behavioral Health Tech, with over a year of hands-on experience, excels in the application of advanced therapeutic strategies and psychosocial assessments to significantly improve client well-being. Known for a results-oriented approach, this professional adeptly combines DSM-IV knowledge with crisis intervention skills, ensuring the delivery of superior patient care. With a commitment to continuous improvement and a proven track record of teamwork and collaboration, this candidate is poised to set new benchmarks in therapeutic excellence.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Tech
Holly Hills Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Behavioral Tech
Cardinal Center for Behavioral Analysis
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Devised problem-solving methods such counseling, psychotherapy and homework assignments to improve clients' quality of life.
- Conducted therapeutic group sessions about life events and experiences with clients, establishing both short- and long-term goals.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Encouraged clients to develop work skills and participate in social, recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
Social Work Intern
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
- Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
Mental Health Specialist
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Maintained caseload of Number active clients and Number clients within assessment phase.
- Presented lectures and seminars in community to increase awareness of mental health issues.
- Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks.
- Communicated with clients to develop social and psychiatric observations.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss what was happening in day-to-day life in order to help each person develop insight into personal experiences and relationships
Socal Work Intern
Pathways Homeless Shelter
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
- Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Facilitated support groups and workshops to provide valuable services to clients.
- Maintained client reports to track client progress, record interventions and provide relevant data for analysis.
- Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services.
Behavioral Health Associate
Children's Of Alabama
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work Candidate
University of North Alabama
12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Nevada
05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Nevada
05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
College of Southern Nevada
05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Columbus State Community College
12.2020
Skills
- Verbal And Written Communication
- Case Documentation
- Client Goal Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Quality Assurance
- Emergency Response
- Program Evaluation
- Incident report creation
- Research and analysis
- Energetic and Enthusiastic
- Microsoft Office Suite
Personal Information
Title: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECH
Timeline
Mental Health Tech
Holly Hills Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Behavioral Tech
Cardinal Center for Behavioral Analysis
10.2023 - 12.2023
Social Work Intern
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
08.2023 - 11.2023
Mental Health Specialist
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
03.2023 - 10.2023
Socal Work Intern
Pathways Homeless Shelter
08.2022 - 12.2022
Behavioral Health Associate
Children's Of Alabama
07.2022 - 12.2022
Master of Social Work - Social Work Candidate
University of North Alabama
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Nevada
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Nevada
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
College of Southern Nevada
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Columbus State Community College