I spent 19 years as a stay-at-home mother providing care to my six children I then began my educational journey and am excited to help individuals on a professional level in the field of mental health counseling
Melinda Johnson
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Skilled in critical thinking and compassionate care, I excel in roles requiring empathy and organization. At Crossroads Counseling INC., I spearheaded group therapy sessions and significantly improved patient treatment plans including attainable goals. Expertise in documentation and progress evaluations, combined with a strong desire to help others, positions me as a valuable asset to any team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Sales
Life Vantage
05.2010 - Current
- Generating leads and following up on prospects.
- Applying sales techniques and offering after sale support.
- Traveling to and conducting meetings and presentations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Green Home
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Fed and bathed clients documenting their food and liquid intake.
- Evaluated clients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered call lights and supported client comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Oversaw and maintained clients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Therapist
Crossroads Counseling INC.
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Facilitated Group Therapy sessions.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
Education
Master of Science - Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ03-2026
Skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Great listening skills
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong desire to help others
- Time management
- Compassion and empathy
- Documentation requirements
- Group therapy coordination
- One-on-one sessions
- Progress evaluations
Interests
Timeline
Therapist
Crossroads Counseling INC.
02.2023 - 09.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Green Home
02.2020 - 11.2020
Direct Sales
Life Vantage
05.2010 - Current
Master of Science - Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Grand Canyon University
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