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Melinda Green

Waco

Summary

I am a LPC and a Masters level LCDC. I am looking to grow in the counseling field, and would love to work somewhere that I can put to use the knowledge and skills I have acquired in order to further develop myself and to encourage others to do the same.

Compassionate Therapist known for productivity and efficiency in client management. Specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, and family counseling. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to support diverse client needs.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Therapist

TK Health, McLennan County Jail
Waco
06.2024 - Current
  • Provided therapeutic support to inmates facing mental health challenges.
  • Developed treatment plans tailored to each inmate's unique needs.
  • Collaborated with correctional staff to ensure a safe therapeutic environment.
  • Documented client progress and maintained accurate case records.
  • Utilized evidence-based practices to address behavioral issues effectively.
  • Facilitated crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques when necessary.
  • Educated clients about coping strategies and mental health resources available.
  • Assisted clients in developing coping skills to better manage symptoms of mental illness or emotional distress.
  • Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine presenting issues and develop treatment plans.
  • Provided psychoeducation on topics such as stress management, anger management, parenting skills.

Inpatient Therapist

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health
Temple
11.2024 - 11.2025
  • Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, identifying, and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses for safety planning.
  • Engage key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement.
  • Implement a problem conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention implementation from intake through discharge planning.
  • Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts.
  • Ability to engage and collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants within each system to maintain alignment throughout treatment.
  • Provide direct clinical treatment to include group, family and individual sessions.

MST Therapist

North Texas Behavioral Health Authority
Waxahachie
11.2024 - 11.2025
  • Conduct MST assessment including review of referral information, identifying, and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, and developing an analysis of the fit of problem behaviors within the ecological context. Maintains a caseload of 4-6 families.
  • Engage primary caregiver and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement.
  • Implement a problem conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention implementation, outcomes review and strategy revision procedure using the MST Analytic Process.
  • Ability to engage and collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants within each system to maintain alignment throughout MST treatment.

QMHP

Southern Area Behavioral Healthcare
Kaufman
06.2023 - 11.2024
  • Performs moderately complex case management to adults/adolescents and their families.
  • Work involves developing and maintaining long-term contact with clients, client families, and service providers for medical, social, educational and related service needs.
  • Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
  • Performs Crisis Care/Assessments/Intakes/Skills Counseling.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

ARD Facilitator/SPED Teacher

Winfree Academy Charter School
Dallas
11.2022 - 08.2023
  • Work with behavioral students/ARD facilitator.
  • Teacher in Life Skills, Resource and Inclusion.
  • Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
  • Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
  • Conduct ARDS and IEP paperwork.
  • Facilitated workshops to enhance student engagement and participation.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop tailored instructional strategies.
  • Supported students in understanding academic content and goals.
  • Maintained records of attendance, participation, and other relevant information.
  • Supported learners by providing additional guidance where necessary.
  • Monitored progress throughout the course ensuring objectives were being achieved.

Lead Sped Teacher

Kemp ISD
Kemp
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Work with behavioral students and ARDs.
  • Collaborated with parents and staff to enhance student support services.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive classroom environments.
  • Adapted curriculum materials to meet various learning styles and abilities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
  • Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
  • Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
  • Teacher in Life Skills, Resource and Inclusion.
  • Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
  • Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
  • Conduct ARDS and IEP paperwork.

Addictions Counselor

Cedar Creek Wellness Group
Gun Barrel City
03.2021 - 08.2022
  • Provided counsel and support to patients suffering from drug or alcohol dependency, educated families to help in the recovery process, and work with both inpatient clients and those participating in outpatient programs.
  • Conducted individual counseling sessions to support clients in recovery.
  • Facilitated group therapy discussions to encourage peer support and engagement.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and needs.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
  • Maintained accurate client records in compliance with confidentiality regulations.
  • Provided crisis intervention support during high-stress situations for clients.

Addictions Counselor

Vertava Health (Treehouse)
Scurry
06.2020 - 03.2021
  • Work with individuals, groups and communities to improve mental health. Encourage clients to discuss emotions and experiences.
  • Examine issues including substance abuse, aging, bullying, anger management, careers, depression, relationships, LGBTQ issues, self-image, stress, and suicide.
  • Conducted individual counseling sessions to support clients in recovery.
  • Facilitated group therapy discussions to encourage peer support and engagement.

Teacher

Garland ISD
Garland
08.2018 - 01.2019
  • Classroom Management and Organization.
  • Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
  • Manage student behavior.
  • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Teacher

Terrell ISD
Terrell
08.2017 - 07.2018
  • Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
  • Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
  • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Site Director

Alphabest Education, Inc
Frisco
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • Direct the daily operations of the program in support of policies and procedures.
  • Motivate, train, develop and oversee all on-site staff.
  • Organize, evaluate, and oversee the school site to create a fun and engaging learning environment.
  • Foster relationships by creating open and ongoing communication with parents and school administration.

Recovery Coach

The Treehouse Rehab
Terrell
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • As a recovery coach I do not offer primary treatment for addiction, and I do not diagnose.
  • As a recovery coach I support any positive change.
  • As a recovery coach I talk to people before going home from treatment to avoid relapse, build community support for recovery, or work on life goals not related to addiction such as relationships, work, education etc.

QMHP

Central County Services
Temple
07.2015 - 06.2016
  • Performs moderately complex case management to children/adolescents (3 to 17 years old) and their families.
  • Work involves developing and maintaining long-term contact with clients, client families, and service providers for medical, social, educational and related service needs.
  • Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
  • Travel between clinic sites and schools to provide services to clients and families.

Education

Master's degree - professional counseling

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor's degree - Psychology

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Associate's degree - general studies

Central Texas College
Killeen, TX

Skills

  • Treatment planning
  • Crisis intervention
  • Biopsychosocial assessment
  • Evidence-based practices
  • Behavioral management
  • Systemic collaboration
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Communication skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Active listening
  • Organizational skills
  • Electronic charting
  • Behavior modification
  • One-on-one support
  • Disorder diagnosis
  • Group facilitation
  • Patient documentation
  • Community education
  • Intervention planning
  • Service referral coordination
  • DBT techniques
  • Self-care promotion
  • CBT techniques
  • Psychoeducation
  • Family therapy
  • Building rapport
  • Multicultural competence
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Teamwork
  • Grief counseling
  • Personality disorder treatment
  • Anxiety management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
  • Addiction counseling

Certification

  • License Professional Counselor Associate, 91542
  • Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, 16693
  • Core Subjects Grades EC-6, TEA #1322407
  • Special Education EC-12, TEA #1322407

Timeline

Inpatient Therapist

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health
11.2024 - 11.2025

MST Therapist

North Texas Behavioral Health Authority
11.2024 - 11.2025

Therapist

TK Health, McLennan County Jail
06.2024 - Current

QMHP

Southern Area Behavioral Healthcare
06.2023 - 11.2024

ARD Facilitator/SPED Teacher

Winfree Academy Charter School
11.2022 - 08.2023

Lead Sped Teacher

Kemp ISD
08.2021 - 10.2022

Addictions Counselor

Cedar Creek Wellness Group
03.2021 - 08.2022

Addictions Counselor

Vertava Health (Treehouse)
06.2020 - 03.2021

Teacher

Garland ISD
08.2018 - 01.2019

Teacher

Terrell ISD
08.2017 - 07.2018

Site Director

Alphabest Education, Inc
08.2016 - 06.2017

Recovery Coach

The Treehouse Rehab
06.2016 - 08.2016

QMHP

Central County Services
07.2015 - 06.2016

Master's degree - professional counseling

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor's degree - Psychology

Grand Canyon University

Associate's degree - general studies

Central Texas College
Melinda Green