Anjali Paramesh Menon
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional who has worked in mental health care and administrative settings over the past 10 years. Currently taking courses towards a Human Resources Graduate Certificate at Purdue University.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Based Clinician
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided comprehensive eco-systemic family therapy, individual therapy, and crisis prevention within home and community settings
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams as well as external service providers to follow best practice and provide comprehensive patient care
- Conducted clinical intake evaluations and outlined clients' individual, family and community goals through individualized treatment planning
- Maintained precise records and clinical notes of all patient contacts and meetings
Mental Health Intake Coordinator
Merakey Behavioral Health
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Administered strength-based intake assessments for children and adults by gathering psychosocial background information, conducting risk assessments and safety planning
- Formulated clinical summaries, provided provisional diagnoses and developed initial treatment plans centered around clients' presenting challenges and goals
- Evaluated for appropriate levels of care by coordinating with intensive outpatient program, children's services, case management services, and peer specialist services
- Supervised paper and electronic health records, quality metrics, and intake referral data on a daily basis
- Managed client waiting list by coordinating clients' clinical needs and therapists' availability
Clinical Coordinator
First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School
12.2015 - 06.2017
- Implemented cognitive and behavioral assessments that test nonverbal and verbal abilities and achievement among children with learning and behavioral disabilities
- Coordinated with teachers and the special education department towards completion of over fifty psychoeducational evaluation reports for children K-12
- Compiled information from parents, teachers, schools, and other service providers while maintaining productive and professional relationships
- Tracked detailed records of all tasks, notes and communication from parents, teachers, and students on a Master Excel Spreadsheet
Graduate Research Assistant
Early Childhood Cognition and Emotion Lab
08.2013 - 11.2015
- Conducted Bracken and PPVT assessments that test school readiness and vocabulary among preschool aged children
- Led a team of fifteen West Chester University undergraduates to implement essential assessments at the pre-school research site
- Engaged in evidence-based play therapy and counseling with preschool children
Clinical Intern
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Provided in-home counseling to families and youth who presented with comorbid mental health and substance abuse diagnoses
- Documented progress notes for each counseling session outlining clinical presentation, therapy interventions, and client progress
- Created solution-oriented treatment plans for clients with lead counselors
Education
Graduate Certificate - Human Resources
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN02.2024
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, West Chester, PA05.2012
Skills
- Employment Law
- Business Administration
- Computer Literacy
- Effective Planning
- Administrative Support
- Understanding of HR Policies
Timeline
Family Based Clinician
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2021
Mental Health Intake Coordinator
Merakey Behavioral Health
09.2017 - 03.2019
Clinical Coordinator
First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School
12.2015 - 06.2017
Clinical Intern
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
08.2014 - 05.2015
Graduate Research Assistant
Early Childhood Cognition and Emotion Lab
08.2013 - 11.2015
Graduate Certificate - Human Resources
Purdue University
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The Pennsylvania State University