DEVIN MESANKO, LPC, NCC
Toms River,NJ
Summary
- Hardworking therapy practitioner driven to improve patient lives with high-quality and caring support. Excellent planning and problem-solving skills paired with methodical and thorough approach.
- Clinical Coordinator who worked collaboratively with psychiatric providers, therapist and patients to provide comprehensive psychiatric services
- Outpatient therapist with experience counseling individuals, group and families of various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, including children, adolescents and adults
- Specific skills include:
Outstanding Interpersonal Skills - Energetic - Organized - Initiator - Adaptability - Culturally Sensitive - Trained in Indicators of Child Abuse/Neglect - Comprehensive Intake Interviewing - Dual Diagnosis Substance Use - Proficient Case Management
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Licensed Psychotherapist
DCM Mental Health Services LLC (DBA: Mind Matters)
05.2022 - Current
- Utilized eclectic treatment approach to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans, and treatment reports in confidential files.
- Managed private practice of 30 clients per week.
Outpatient Therapist
Mindful Solutions NJ
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Quickly built trust and rapport with clients to facilitate growth.
- Developed treatment plans to address individual client needs.
- Assessed patients and applied diagnostic skills to determine underlying causes.
- Counseled up to 30 patients weekly with issues such as mood disorders, PTSD and anxiety.
Outpatient Therapist
Millhill Child & Family Development
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Observe and monitor client behavior and responses to treatment, ages 5 - 65
- Display awareness to cultural needs of clients and families
- Develop, implement and modify treatment plans
- Trained in substance abuse and co-occurring disorders
- Mediate conflicts within families
- Present case history material to consult with treatment team
- Developed and co-lead goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups
Clinical Coordinator
Millhill Child & Family Development
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Documented psychiatric services and clinical progress notes
- Aided therapists and/or patients/parents/guardians in obtaining psychiatric evaluations
- Collaborated on over 100 patient's medication refills and prior authorizations
- Liaised between patients and treatment team to advocate patient compliance and medication management
- Collaborated ordering and obtaining appropriate lab tests
- Trained new staff on psychiatric service procedures
Mindset Coach
Wrestling Mindset
05.2016 - Current
- Assist clients in developing winning mindset with program specific exercises and activities
General Manager
LBI Recreation Center, Inc
11.2007 - 06.2017
- Developed and shared best practices across company, including operations manuals, guest relations and human resources
- Trained over 150 new employees in Guest Relations, CPR and Life-Guard certifications requirements
- Identified inefficiencies and made recommendations for process improvements
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, GPA 3.96
Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Columbia University
New York, NY2007
Certification
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
- NCC - National Certified Counselor
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Extramural Research: Certification #: 2172441
- CPR
- First Aide
- Heat Acclimation/Heat Illness Prevention
- Concussion in Sports
Affiliations
- Selected member of Chi Sigma Iota Association of College Honor Societies-Rho Upsilon Beta Chapter-in recognition of scholastic and professional excellence
- Member American Counseling Association
Accomplishments
- Toms River Regional High School Athletic Hall of Fame, May 2014
- Awarded most dedicated wrestler all 4 years at Toms River High School East
- Principle's Sportsmanship Award (2002) for exemplifying Tolerance, Respect, and Excellence as a student-athlete
Timeline
Owner/Licensed Psychotherapist
DCM Mental Health Services LLC (DBA: Mind Matters)
05.2022 - Current
Outpatient Therapist
Mindful Solutions NJ
07.2019 - 07.2022
Clinical Coordinator
Millhill Child & Family Development
06.2017 - 08.2019
Outpatient Therapist
Millhill Child & Family Development
01.2017 - 08.2019
Mindset Coach
Wrestling Mindset
05.2016 - Current
General Manager
LBI Recreation Center, Inc
11.2007 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, GPA 3.96
Rider University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Columbia University
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