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Melanie Valenti

Saddle Brook,NJ

Summary

Profile Summary I am an intelligent, outgoing, and enthusiastic graduate student at Montclair State University. I am studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I hope to obtain a position in the mental health field to advance my skills and knowledge. I am a dedicated worker and strive to be the best at what I do. I have an outgoing personality and am very personable.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Plus
Fair Lawn, NJ
09.2020 - Current
  • Traumatic Loss Coalition
  • Communicated closely with other counselors to support the school and students need during grieving times
  • Conducted client consultations and collaborated with other agency professionals to discuss those individuals needs
  • Provided a safe space for school staff and students to come discuss there thoughts and feelings
  • Attend monthly meetings and trainings to stay up to date with with techniques appropriate for those clients who just suffered a loss
  • On stand by to provide counseling to those who suffered a loss in the bergen county school system area.

Intern

Care Plus NJ Inc
Fairlawn, NJ
08.2020 - 01.2021
  • Bergen Trauma Treatment Center
  • Observed client assessments and development of treatment plans
  • Over saw how clinicians documented client progress in confidential files
  • Provided clients with recommendations to community resources
  • Collaborated with other mental health professionals to deliver consistent care and minimize diversion
  • Applied an array of different duties to assist clients and clinicians
  • Attended various seminars and trainings provided by Care Plus
  • Abide by the regulations put in place by The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration when working under a federally funded grant.

Behavior Therapy

Center For Autism And Related Disorders
Rochelle Park, NJ
04.2019 - 09.2020
  • Counseled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress and family situations to modify behavior to improve personal adjustment
  • Identified concerns, research methodologies, and optimal experimental designs to collect desired information
  • Interacted with clients to assist in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal development
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Art Assistant

Paint Brush Studio
Rochelle Park, NJ
09.2016 - 02.2020
  • Managed art studio and used taught art techniques during classes and workshops
  • Handled 35 individual clients with specific needs
  • Managed the inventory by keeping up supply orders
  • Displayed clients' artwork by hosting art shows for peers and family members
  • Visited centers for adults and seniors with developmental challenges to provide art therapeutic techniques
  • Created an art gallery to promote increased self-esteem and accomplishment
  • Designed and taught art lessons and programs.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Substance Use Disorder

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Skills

  • Behavior Observation
  • Data Collection
  • Activity Planning
  • Research and Statistical Analysis
  • Team Player
  • Project Management
  • Great Communicator
  • Proficient in
  • Microsoft Word, Power Point, Google Docs, and SPSS Statistics Software

Affiliations

  • Honor Society Chi Alpha Epsilon 2022-Present
  • Girls On The Run 2018-Present
  • Special Olympics 2018-Present
  • Vice President for Alpha Sigma Alpha 2019-2020
  • Secretary for Alpha Sigma Alpha 2018-2019


Volunteer

Help pack and collect food for First Reformed Church Food Pantry.
Run a yearly food drive during the month of November.
Conducted local practices for the Wildcat Special Olympic team.
Organized fundraisers for Special Olympics and St. Jude.
Tutor to children in Bergen County.
Raise funds and participate for Relay For Life and Girls On The Run.

Timeline

Care Plus
09.2020 - Current

Intern

Care Plus NJ Inc
08.2020 - 01.2021

Behavior Therapy

Center For Autism And Related Disorders
04.2019 - 09.2020

Art Assistant

Paint Brush Studio
09.2016 - 02.2020

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Montclair State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Substance Use Disorder

Ramapo College of New Jersey

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