Joelle Milecki

• Selected Clinical Experiences: TREM Group Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Interdisciplinary Treatment Team Coordination, ADHD Assessment, TREM Group Therapy
• Provides individual psychotherapy to adults with complex presentations including autism spectrum disorder, bipolar I disorder with psychotic features, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder/trauma histories, and intellectual disabilities using evidence-based interventions in telehealth and in-person formats.
• Conducts crisis assessment and intervention, including safety planning, risk assessment, and coordination of care during periods of psychiatric instability.
• Collaborates within interdisciplinary treatment teams, participating in case consultations and treatment planning meetings with psychiatrists, case managers, clinical supervisors, and other behavioral health professionals.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive clinical documentation, including Integrated Biopsychosocial Assessments, Individual Plans of Service (IPOS), treatment plans, progress notes, and other required clinical records.
• Conducted comprehensive ADHD evaluation utilizing standardized assessment measures, including the Raven’s Progressive Matrices, Brown Executive Function/Attention Scales, Adaptive Behavior Assessment System–Third Edition (ABAS-3; self- and informant-report), Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS), clinical interviews, and collateral information.
• Integrated assessment findings into comprehensive psychological reports and provided feedback sessions to clients and families regarding diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations.
• Co-facilitates Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM) group psychotherapy, supporting trauma-informed skill development and recovery.
• Gained experience with the intake and admissions process within a community mental health setting, including initial assessment, service eligibility determination, and treatment initiation procedures.
• Manages clinical caseload responsibilities, including scheduling, billing, treatment planning, and documentation.

• Administers and scores comprehensive standardized psychological and neuropsychological evaluation assessment batteries (e.g., WAIS-V, WMS-5, KTEA-3, CVLT-3, RBANS, MMPI-3, BNT, WCST, etc.) under the direction of licensed neuropsychologists.
• Assists in the preparation of psychological reports by summarizing assessment results and including identification of strengths and areas for improvement.
• Builds rapport with patients and families, ensuring a smooth, welcoming experience for clients undergoing assessments.
• Ensures accurate test administration in accordance with established protocols and ethical guidelines, maintaining patient comfort and confidentiality.
• Maintains accurate and confidential records of all assessment data, adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to perform accurate testing, scoring, and analysis with a high degree of precision.
• Facilitates communication with doctors, clinical staff, and patients to ensure comprehensive understanding of testing and measures.
• Proficient in Q-global and Excel for accurate data entry, scoring, and generating test results to efficiently communicate findings to doctors and clinical staff.
• Works with varying age ranges, from emerging adult to geriatric populations.

Interpersonal Health and Connections Lab

• Participates in weekly team meetings to discuss progress, share insights, and ensure alignment with research goals.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of surveys and questionnaires using Qualtrics for data collection and participant engagement.
• Adheres to ethical and professional guidelines to maintain and uphold quality standards.
• Trained in human subject research and research ethics, ensuring compliance with IRB protocols and best practices for participant confidentiality and safety.
• Attended the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies convention in November, 2025 to present a poster on technology and dyadic interaction.

• Utilized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles to design and implement behavior intervention plans using data-driven assessment strategies.
• Implemented behavior modification techniques through therapeutic activities to support behavioral goal achievement and skill development.
• Collected and analyzed behavioral data to track progress and adjust interventions in collaboration with treatment team for client-centered care.
• Committed to positive patient treatment outcomes and enhancing the lives of individuals through evidence-based behavioral interventions.

• Assisted in guiding group initiatives involving goal-setting, conflict resolution, positive change, and team-building in populations recovering from substance abuse.
• Interacted with clients in navigating sensitive topics such as substance abuse, trauma, abuse, and loss.
• Collaborated with peers and took instructions to smoothly organize constructive group events that showcase effective teamwork and organizational skills, while reinforcing community integration.

• Identified literature gaps and synthesized research findings for presentation on user experience platform.
• Facilitated verbal and written communication skills, essential for conveying information, writing clear reports, and interacting with colleagues in weekly meetings.
• Executed prioritization tasks to effectively manage the evaluation of peer review in fellow research reports.

Proficiency in handling animals in research, collecting data, and using qualitative and statistical methods to analyze and interpret findings for review.

• Conducted animal behavioral assessments (e.g., animal operant chamber/Skinner box) to measure learning, memory, motivation, attention, and impulse control under the supervision of Dr. Williams.
• Proficiency in handling animals in research, collecting data, and using qualitative andstatistical methods to analyze and interpret findings for review.
• Adhered to ethical and professional guidelines to maintain and uphold quality standards.
• Skilled in evaluating research and collaborating with peers to provide constructive feedback.

Dr. Lisa Welling's Lab

• Compiled, collected, and entered quantitative data into Excel for further statistical analysis.
• Effectively maintained subject records and coordinated tasks with other researchers.
• Built rapport and fostered positive relationships with subjects and other lab researchers.