Melanie Valenti
Saddle Brook,NJ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinician
Care Plus NJ Inc
09.2022 - Current
- Observed client assessments and development of treatment plans
- Oversaw 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
- Verified accuracy of survey measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites
- Applied variety of psychological methods and techniques in screening, assessment, and evaluation of clients
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems
- Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations
- Reviewed case files to better assess client needs and proper course of treatment
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and interventions
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration for better patient care through effective communication and teamwork.
TLC Committee
Care Plus
09.2020 - Current
- 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.
Client Care Manager
Dr. Stephen Oreski & Associates
Paramus, NJ
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Responded to all client inquiries and asked appropriate questions to facilitate resolution
- Enhanced cultural understanding by developing and implementing multicultural activities and events for staff
- Determined need for special assessment activities for complex cases, effectively handling care plans
- Supported patient care excellence via planning and interpretation of programs
- Updated policies and procedures, leading continuous improvement of assessments and care
- Completed assessments in accordance with current regulations and guidelines
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs
- Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocated for client needs and resolved roadblocks
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving client concerns efficiently and professionally.
Business Development Manager
Jack Daniels Motors
Fair Lawn, NJ
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention
- Researched and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email and in-person inquiries
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory
- Train and manage staff to hit quotas
- Top seller generating 150 appointments a month.
Behavior Therapy
Center For Autism And Related Disorders
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
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
05.2023
Bachelor of Arts Psychology, Substance Use Disorder -
Ramapo College of New Jersey
05.2021
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
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Active Listening
- Google Drive
Affiliations
- Honor Society Chi Alpha Epsilon 2022-Present
- Girls On The Run 2018-Present
- Special Olympics 2018-Present
- Food Pantry at First Reformed Church 2010-Present
- Vice President for Alpha Sigma Alpha 2019-2020
- Secretary for Alpha Sigma Alpha 2018-2019
Timeline
Clinician
Care Plus NJ Inc
09.2022 - Current
Client Care Manager
Dr. Stephen Oreski & Associates
06.2022 - 12.2023
Business Development Manager
Jack Daniels Motors
06.2021 - 06.2022
TLC Committee
Care Plus
09.2020 - Current
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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