Julia Kastelan
Troy
Summary
Experienced Community Outreach Liaison with expertise in mental health and substance use treatment. Skilled in provider partner engagement, event coordination, and public speaking. Leverages strong communication and problem-solving abilities to build meaningful community relationships and achieve outreach goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Outreach Liaison
Pasadena Villa Outpatient
Troy
07.2025 - Current
- Acted as Community Outreach Liaison for mental health clinic providing PHP and IOP services, focusing on provider relations, business development, client care navigation, and community education on mental health and substance use disorder treatment.
- Coordinated community events to promote mental health awareness and resources.
- Facilitated communication between clients and healthcare providers to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Established connections with local organizations to foster collaboration.
P-10 Music Therapist
Center for Forensic Psychiatry
Saline
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions using music interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support patient care strategies.
- Maintained accurate case notes and records and reported client progress to families, caregivers and relevant agencies to maintain open communication and solidify support networks.
- Organized hospital events and activities to engage patients in positive experiences.
Lead Music Therapist
Havenwyck Hospital
Auburn Hills
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Developed and implemented comprehensive music therapy programming across psychiatric inpatient hospital, including PHP/IOP and residential treatment center, enhancing patient engagement and treatment outcomes
- Developed individualized treatment plans for diverse patient needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to integrate music therapy into treatment plans.
- Educated patients, staff, and families about the benefits of music therapy for recovery.
- Conducted assessments of clients' abilities, preferences, and interests in order to inform treatment plan.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Servces
University of Arizona Global Campus
08-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Music Therapy
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12-2022
Skills
- Community outreach and engagement
- Mental health education
- Program development
- Event coordination
- Business development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Presentation skills
- Relationship building
Certification
- Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC)
Timeline
Community Outreach Liaison
Pasadena Villa Outpatient
07.2025 - Current
P-10 Music Therapist
Center for Forensic Psychiatry
08.2024 - 06.2025
Lead Music Therapist
Havenwyck Hospital
10.2022 - 07.2024
Master of Arts - Human Servces
University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Music Therapy
Eastern Michigan University