Melinda Roman
Bremerton,WA
Summary
Compassionate Clinical Social Worker with 4 years of experience counseling and/or advocating for clients in clinical and non clinical settings. History of encouraging and empowering clients toward improved self-esteem and decision making. Strong interest in serving children with histories of trauma, neurodivergencies, CPTSD, PTSD, and anxiety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Therapist
One Heart Wild
01.2022 - Current
- Provide therapeutic sessions for children ages 5-18.
- Improved client outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Developed psychoeducational materials to educate clients on mental health topics, promoting self-awareness and understanding.
- Assisted clients in developing and achieving realistic goals, leading to improved overall wellbeing.
- Enhanced collaborative care for clients by coordinating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed individualized treatment plans tailored to each client''s needs.
- Expanded professional knowledge through ongoing continuing education and training opportunities in the field of clinical social work.
- Delivered culturally sensitive counseling services, fostering inclusivity and respect within diverse client populations.
- Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients experiencing acute symptoms or distress.
- Facilitated parenting workshop sessions, promoting positive peer support and mutual learning experiences for families with children that have experienced trauma.
- Worked closely with families to educate them on mental health issues, facilitate open dialogue, and foster a supportive home environment for client recovery.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers, and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
- Conducted psychoeducational presentations within high risk schools, raising awareness about mental health topics while broadening outreach efforts.
- Provided crisis management and stabilization within the school settings to youth ages 15-21.
- Provided substance abuse support to students ages 15-21.
DCYF intern / Social Service Specialist 3
Department of Children, Youth, and Family Services
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Monitored health and safety of children through visitation and ensure continued safety and well-being for the child
- Developed strengths-based and client-involved service plans that are culturally relevant, ADA-sensitive, and individualized
- Received training in the following areas: Permanency planning processes, child safety framework, assessing risk and safety, including safety thresholds, and safety plans
- Firm understanding of using reasonable efforts to preserve families and reunification
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team in Family Treatment Court
- Gave written and oral testimony in court proceedings
- State’s expert witness in child abuse and neglect.
Court Appointed Special Advocate
Kitsap County Juvenile and Family Court
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Assessed clients for abuse and neglect and reported findings to court
- Observed strict security measures to keep all case information confidential
- Conducted interviews with parents, foster parents, school officials, and other individuals to better understand client's needs
- Researched each client's case to become familiarized with his or her background by carefully reviewing available documents
- Provided assessments and made recommendations to court
- Worked extensively with clients who experienced interpersonal violence
- Provided support services through a trauma-sensitive and culturally competent lens
- Conducted custody investigations
- Gave oral testimony in open court including cross-examinations.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Washington- Tacoma
Tacoma, WA06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare
University of Washington- Tacoma
Tacoma, WA06.2019
Skills
- Experience working with at-risk populations
- Case management
- Suicide Prevention
- Mental Health Assessment
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Child Welfare
- Cultural awareness
- Evidence-based practices
- Group Session Facilitation
- Individual Counseling
- Trauma-informed care
- Works with strengths-based perspective
- Facilitates support meetings for families
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Certified Animal/Equine Therapy
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
- Brief Interventions FRAMES Protocol
- WA State Educational Staff Associate Certified
- Trained in polyvagal and play therapy
- Trained in play therapy and suicidal ideation in children ages 5 and up
Personal Information
Title: LICSW
Publications
Life course and socioecological influences on gender-equitable attitudes among men: A scoping review, Casey, E. C., Ihrig, A., Roman, M., Hoxmeir, J. C., Carlson, J., Greer, K., 2020, Trauma, Violence, and Abuse, https://doi.org/10.1177/1524838020977140
Certification
- LICSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Certified Equine/Animal Assisted Therapy
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
- WA State Educational Staff Associate Certified
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Therapist
One Heart Wild
01.2022 - Current
DCYF intern / Social Service Specialist 3
Department of Children, Youth, and Family Services
06.2020 - 09.2021
Court Appointed Special Advocate
Kitsap County Juvenile and Family Court
10.2018 - 03.2020
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Washington- Tacoma
Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare
University of Washington- Tacoma