Melanie Inouye

A dedicated, motivated clinician, with a desire to take on new challenges. Highly enthusiastic about harnessing clinical skills and passion for research to drive innovation and positively transform how humans interact with technology to improve quality of life.

• Pediatric Mental Health OT Fieldwork - UCLA TIES For Families, 05/2022, 08/2022, Independently developed individualized treatment plans for children in the foster care system with mental health needs, Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of social workers, psychologists, and pediatricians to enhance client and caregiver outcomes, Completed research on best practices to address client needs, Educated caregivers on therapeutic strategies to utilize in the home setting, Meticulously documented patient progress and maintained organized records, Led in-service presentations on sensory needs to promote awareness and best practices
• Research-based Program Development OT Fieldwork- Sola Community Peace Center, 05/2021, 08/2021, Utilized research evidence to develop a plan for programming for families in South Los Angeles, designed to promote well-being, Created and delivered evidenced-based wellness interventions based on positive psychology and OT models, Leveraged qualitative research methods, clinical observation, and interview skills to assess the needs of the population, Composed grant proposals to secure funding for initiatives that enhance community well-being, Gained experience with community-based participatory research, Developed research questions, conducted literature reviews, and led focus groups, Enhanced public speaking abilities through presenting in-services to Sola staff, youth interns, and other OT students
• Pediatric OT Fieldwork- Sola Community Peace Center, 02/2021, 04/2021, Employed pediatric OT and mental health research to problem-solve with team members and children, Collaborated with team members to adapt and execute lesson plans for 3rd-grade students from underserved families surrounding South Los Angeles, Facilitated group interventions based on social-emotional learning, occupational justice, and a community-based wellness model