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Madalene Giliam

Pittsburg,KS

Summary

Compassionate and patient-focused Individual Therapist with significant experience in providing one-on-one therapy sessions to diverse client populations. Strong background in cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution-focused, and trauma-informed therapies. Demonstrated skills in building trust with clients, developing personalized treatment plans, and helping individuals navigate life's challenges for improved mental health. Notable for creating a supportive environment that encourages open communication and promotes healing.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Individual Therapist, Group Therapist

Grand Falls Recovery Center
Joplin, MO
05.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments (LOCUS, ASAM, Biopsychosocial assessment, PCL-5 Trauma Screen, Columbia Suicide Risk Assessment)
  • Responsible for providing individual supportive therapy and symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made to the treatment plan as the client's needs change.
  • Responsible for completing substance use and mental health assessments using ASAM/LOCUS Patient Placement criteria for admissions continued to stay and discharge.
  • Responsible for documenting client progress and maintaining concise, timely and adequate notes on all client, family and support network contacts and sessions.
  • Responsible for continually assessing client situations and providing the proper ongoing treatment interventions.
  • Responsible for facilitating groups, individual therapy, family therapy sessions daily; according to the program schedule.

Social Work Internship

Crawford County Mental Health
Pittsburg, KS
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Company Overview: Addiction Treatment Center, Women's Renewal House, and Discovery Children's Mental Health
  • Conduct group therapy using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy techniques
  • Use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to help individuals develop life skills
  • Conduct group therapy using psychosocial and dialectical behavioral therapy
  • Build and assess goal plan with clients
  • Utilized evidence-based techniques to address various mental health issues.

Cognitive/Behavioral Therapist

Minds Matter, LLC
Pittsburg, KS
09.2021 - 05.2023
  • Interim Intake Coordinator, processing new clients information, and paperwork that has to do with insurance and HIPPA
  • Build goal and treatment plan with clients
  • Advocate on behalf of clients during court hearings
  • Providing individuals with tools to achieve independence in the community at their request

Education

Masters of Clinical Social Welfare - with an Emphasis on Trauma

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
05.2024

Bachelors of Social Work - with an Emphasis on Family and Children's Behaviors, Minor: Psychology, Certificate: Clinical Psychology

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO
05.2023

Associates of Social Work -

Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO
12.2020

Skills

  • Rapport building
  • Exceptional Verbal and Written Communication
  • Organized and thorough
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • One-on-one sessions
  • DBT techniques
  • Assessment techniques
  • Substance abuse knowledge

Licenses Certifications Trainings

  • Licensed Master Social Worker (KS, MO)
  • ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine)
  • DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)
  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
  • LOCUS (Level of Care Utilization System)
  • CPR/AED/BLS Certified
  • Mental Health First Aid Certified
  • Motivational Interviewing

Relevant Coursework

  • Biopsychosocial Researcher in the MKRC Cortisol Study at MSSU
  • Integrated Health Scholars Program at KU, Capstone and Research Project
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Substance Abuse Services
  • General Practice with Individuals and Families
  • Trauma-Related Care Across the Life
  • Marriage and Family, Sociology of the Family

Timeline

Individual Therapist, Group Therapist

Grand Falls Recovery Center
05.2023 - Current

Social Work Internship

Crawford County Mental Health
05.2022 - 05.2023

Cognitive/Behavioral Therapist

Minds Matter, LLC
09.2021 - 05.2023

Masters of Clinical Social Welfare - with an Emphasis on Trauma

University of Kansas

Bachelors of Social Work - with an Emphasis on Family and Children's Behaviors, Minor: Psychology, Certificate: Clinical Psychology

Missouri Southern State University

Associates of Social Work -

Ozarks Technical Community College

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