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Coralis Melendez

Emmaus,PA

Summary

Skilled Mental Health Technician with Psychology degree and extensive mental health services background. Supported numerous patients in large residential treatment facility and played key role in achievement of positive patient outcomes. Excellent communications and patient management skills leading to desirable results. Energetic professional performs assessments, monitors behavior and helps develop treatment plans. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs. Offers skills in task prioritization and task management.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Therapist

K/S Consultants
10.2022 - Current
    • Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
    • Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
    • Rendered mental health and counseling services to families and clients, focusing on development of healthy relationships.
    • Assisted clients in locating resources for housing services and financial assistance.
    • Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
    • Facilitated on-going assessment of patient and family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
    • Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
    • Educated clients and families on importance of mental health and self-care.
    • Collaborated with social services, referral sources and other treatment professionals to meet patient care needs.
    • Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for constructively confronting problems.

Assistant Youth Care Supervisor

KidsPeace - KidsHaven
08.2019 - Current
    • Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
    • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
    • Charted on each patient daily.
    • Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
    • Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.

Volunteer Work - Tutoring

Autism Society
12.2008 - Current
  • Experience in working closely with children with special needs for about 6 years
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
  • Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.

Education

Master of Arts - Psychology

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
09.2023

Associates degree - Criminal Justice

Lehigh Carbon Community College
Orefield, PA
12.2018

High school diploma -

Emmaus High School
Emmaus, PA
06.2016

Skills

    • Crisis intervention
    • Behavior modification
    • Child development knowledge
    • Fluent in Spanish and English
    • Adolescent counseling
      • Basic knowledge of ASL
      • Coping Skills
      • Clinical Documentation
      • Client Relationship Management

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Family Therapist

K/S Consultants
10.2022 - Current

Assistant Youth Care Supervisor

KidsPeace - KidsHaven
08.2019 - Current

Volunteer Work - Tutoring

Autism Society
12.2008 - Current

Master of Arts - Psychology

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Walden University

Associates degree - Criminal Justice

Lehigh Carbon Community College

High school diploma -

Emmaus High School
Coralis Melendez