Alli Michalak

• Offer supportive counseling and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.
• Collaborate with treatment team to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
• Maintain client records to document assessment, treatment plans and monitor progress.
• Work with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
• Practice motivational interviewing techniques to increase client engagement in treatment.

• Collaborate with and manage a team to identify areas of need for clients to address in group therapy.
• Implement therapeutic techniques for group sessions while adhering to program guidelines in a creative manner to promote client engagement.
• Complete clinical documentation in a timely manner
• Refer clients to appropriate team members, community resources and organizations to meet client needs.
• Connect with other local mental health organizations and housing association initiatives.

Impact:

• Commended by clinical supervisors for creating engaging and empowering group sessions that foster open communication and positive connection.
• Fostered respectful and trusted relations with clients and contracted mental health facility.
• Recognized for public speaking abilities.

• Educate clients on treatment options, methods and techniques ensuring a holistic, person centered approach
• Maintain records for health insurance, case management and patient tracking.
• Coordinate with team to create treatment methods and plans for clients
• Answer and delegate calls, including scheduling appointments and referring clients to appropriate provider.

• Impact:
• Skillfully and creatively deescalate detox and aggressive client behaviors.
• Designed new life skills curriculum based on 8 dimensions of wellness to support client transition to independent living.
• Commended for acute awareness of gaps in client care and facility procedures.

• Provided a safe and positive environment for school aged children
• Executed activities for learning, interaction and personal/academic growth
• Exhibited creative discipline for children with special needs
• Communicated with parents and colleagues about campers' activities and behavior when necessary.