Melinda McCullin
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients with a commitment to maintaining client confidentiality and promoting self-confidence.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counselor
Clarvida
08.2023 - Current
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Facilitated 6-8 sessions per day, on average in last three months.
- Provided therapy sessions for individuals, groups, couples, and families.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems Using DBT and CBT interventions.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
Counselor Intern
Pathways of Arizona
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Performed 345.75 hours of supervised group and individual counseling sessions.
- Applied variety of psychological methods and techniques in screening, assessment and evaluation of clients.
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems.
- Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Prescott College
Prescott, AZ08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Northern Arizona University
Yuma, AZ04.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Mental Health Technician
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV05.2014
Skills
- Needs Assessment
- Care Planning
- Office Administration
- Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Client Records Management
- Intervention Planning
- Mental Health Support
- Client Counseling
- Adept at conflict resolution
- Psychotropic medications knowledge
- Intake assessments
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association Member
- International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors
Certification
- Licensed Associate Counselor Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners LAC-22532 - November 2023
- National Certified Counselor (NCC), NBCC - November 2023
- CPR/First Aid Training - July 2024
Timeline
Counselor
Clarvida
08.2023 - Current
Counselor Intern
Pathways of Arizona
08.2022 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Prescott College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Northern Arizona University
Associate of Applied Science - Mental Health Technician
College of Southern Nevada