Makalynn Powell
Morgantown,WV
Summary
Mental health professional with robust expertise in counseling, assessment, and intervention strategies. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results through client-centered approaches and evidence-based practices. Adept at crisis intervention, psychological evaluation, and developing personalized treatment plans. Reliable, adaptable, and consistently effective in dynamic environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTANT
Contracted
04.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and support strategies.
- Conducted workshops to educate consumers on coping mechanisms and mental health resources.
- Introduced evidence-based practices to improve therapeutic outcomes for diverse populations.
- Mentored junior consultants, fostering professional development and best practice adherence.
- Led community outreach initiatives to raise awareness of mental health issues and services available.
POLICY RESEARCH FELLOW
Mental Health America
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Conducted research analysis, report writing, and legislative lobbying for youth mental health policy.
- Reviewed technical and professional publications and journals to stay current on recent literature and make strategic research decisions.
GENERAL MANAGER
Alias Enterprises
01.2016 - 06.2023
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
Fairmont State University
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Encouraged class engagement by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Education
Master of Science - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Fairmont State University
05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - PSYCHOLOGY
West Virginia University
05.2017
Skills
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Qualitative research
- Program design and implementation
- Research documentation
- Team management
- Legislative lobbying
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Public speaking
Accomplishments
- Featured subject in national PBS Documentary Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness.
- Panelist for more than 20 public speaking engagements nationwide.
Timeline
POLICY RESEARCH FELLOW
Mental Health America
04.2023 - 04.2024
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
Fairmont State University
08.2020 - 05.2021
MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTANT
Contracted
04.2020 - Current
GENERAL MANAGER
Alias Enterprises
01.2016 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - PSYCHOLOGY
West Virginia University
Master of Science - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Fairmont State University