Christina Melillo
Brooklyn,NY
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Heartspace Therapy
Manhattan, NY
05.2024 - Current
- Developed therapeutic relationships with clients.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss client cases and review treatment plans.
- Monitored client safety by assessing risk factors associated with suicide or self-harm behaviors.
- Documented service plans and progress notes.
- Assisted in crisis intervention when needed to provide immediate support for clients in distress.
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Heartspace Therapy
Manhattan , NY
08.2023 - 05.2024
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Awaken Wellness Collective
Ridgewood, NY
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Developed individualized counseling strategies based on client needs
- Counseled family members to assist in understanding, dealing with, or supporting clients
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Prepared and maintained required treatment records and reports.
- Participated in weekly supervision with a licensed therapist to review case notes and discuss best practices for working with clients.
- Collaborated with other professionals to ensure continuity of care for clients.
Care Manager
Advanced Care Alliance
Brooklyn, NY
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Develop person-centered Life Plans for individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities based on their personal goals and strengths
- Coordinate support services and optimize communication between healthcare providers and their patients.
- Communicate with social services agencies regarding cases.
- Monitor health, services, goal progress, and safety of each individual client
- Connect clients with programs that meet their individual needs
- Advocate for clients and their families.
Residential Counselor
Options For Community Living Inc.
Ronkonkoma, NY
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Created service review plans with goals for the residents based on their areas of need, strengths, and limitations.
- Communicated with medical service providers, therapists, and social services on behalf of clients.
- Utilized crisis intervention methods to de-escalate client conflict and prevent hospitalization.
- Determined and coordinated the appropriate level of care to meet individual clients' needs.
- Monitored medication management for the residents.
- Participated in hospital discharge meetings for clients.
- Met with clients for collaborative work on service goal areas.
Recreation Specialist
Creative Adult Daycare
Centerport, NY
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Performed all tasks with a client-centered focus
- Maintained the safety and well-being of clients
- Promoted a fun, inclusive environment
- Adjusted activity plans to better engage clients of differing interests
- Organized, facilitated, and promoted diverse recreational programs
Rehab Transporter
Huntington Hills Health & Rehabilitation
Melville, NY
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Transported patients to and from rehabilitation treatment
- Maintained rehabilitation area in a neat, clean, and safe manner
- Transferred and replaced patients' oxygen tanks
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY College At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05.2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Social Work
- Adaptable
- Attentive listener
- IFS
- Detail-oriented
- Communication
- Organization
- Cultural competence
- Trauma-informed
- ACT
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Heartspace Therapy
05.2024 - Current
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Heartspace Therapy
08.2023 - 05.2024
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Awaken Wellness Collective
01.2023 - 06.2023
Care Manager
Advanced Care Alliance
09.2021 - 08.2022
Residential Counselor
Options For Community Living Inc.
10.2019 - 08.2021
Recreation Specialist
Creative Adult Daycare
06.2019 - 10.2019
Rehab Transporter
Huntington Hills Health & Rehabilitation
11.2017 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Hunter College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY College At New Paltz