Melinda Melendez
El Monte,CA
Summary
A personable and proactive mental health advocate focused on building positive rapport with a diverse range of clients. Compassionate professional with extensive background providing quality care in in ages 5 to 23 . Adept at leveraging therapeutic approaches to reduce symptoms of mental illness and maximize client well-being. Dedicated to promoting a safe and therapeutic environment for clients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Technician
Beach Cities Learning Center
09.2022 - Current
- Provided a stimulating, supportive, academically challenging and therapeutic program for students struggling in the public-school arena
- Implement district approved techniques for verbal de-escalation and safe physical restraint, such as Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training
Respite Care Worker
Respite Care California
01.2020 - Current
- Provided primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Fostered independence in disabled individuals with client goal planning while closely monitoring safety at all times.
Site Facilitator
Reach For the Stars
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Responsible for providing a safe and enriching environment for all students.
- Maintained accurate records of site activities, enabling efficient reporting and facilitating informed decision-making processes.
Education
Master’s Degree - Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy
Azusa Pacific University
05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Cal State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CA06.2021
Skills
- Therapy team planning
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Behavioral Support Plan
- Client Goal Planning
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
- Crisis Management
Mental Health Community Outreach
Character and Conflict Coach
- facilitated group through experiential, theme-oriented class exploring life choices in the struggle for personal autonomy. Body image, sex roles, love, sexuality, intimacy, marriage, loneliness, death, meaning and values.
Crisis Intervention Paraprofessional
- Knowledgeable in providing crisis support and implementing referral procedures to connect individuals with appropriate resources and follow-up support
Peer Mentor at Cal State Fullerton
- explore interdisciplinary mentorship with peer mentor through increasing resource knowledge, improving leadership, motivation, cultural competency, communication, goal-achieving, personal management, and student success abilities.
Timeline
Behavioral Technician
Beach Cities Learning Center
09.2022 - Current
Site Facilitator
Reach For the Stars
05.2021 - 09.2022
Respite Care Worker
Respite Care California
01.2020 - Current
Master’s Degree - Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Cal State University Fullerton
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