Melissa Anderson
Kodiak,AK
Summary
Mental health professional driven to help others overcome personal obstacles. Comfortable working autonomously or in a team-based setting. Licensed Behavioral Counselor with 8 years of experience working one-on-one with clients to deliver personalized counseling. Interviewed clients, completed assessments and developed treatment plans to facilitate individual and family therapy sessions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Behavioral Health Clinician
Kodiak Area Native Association
Kodiak , AK
2017.01 - Current
- Assessed and evaluated client needs to deliver appropriate level of care in treatment continuum.
- Liaised with colleagues and staff to understand client case history, identify specific treatment needs and coordinate implementation of treatment related activities.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Prepared and maintained required treatment records and reports.
- Acted as client advocate, coordinating required services and resolving emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help develop insight into themselves or relationships.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
- Modified treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.
- Counseled family members to assist in understanding, dealing with or supporting clients or patients.
- Collected information about clients through interviews, observation or tests.
- Referred patients or clients to community resources or specialists.
- Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
- Met with probation officers and police to exchange necessary information during treatment process.
- Effectively managed time and caseloads based on sessions per week
- Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans
- Interacted with clinical staff
- Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications
- Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans
- Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders
- Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
- Maintained and completed required documentation and reports to comply with clinical programming.
IMPACT Case Manager
Kodiak Area Native Association
Kodiak , AK
2016.01 - 2017.01
- Provided short term evidenced based psychotherapy
- Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders
- Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose
- Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes
- Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with to, medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
- Maintained logs and electronic client records following department and agency policies for effective monitoring.
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
- Assisted individuals with eligibility for available benefits.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options and clinical status.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
- Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
Court Clerk
King County Superior Court
Seattle , WA
2007.01 - 2015.07
- Processed summons, subpoenas, appeals and motions
- Kept the record of the court and maintained all exhibits
- Swore in jurors and attorneys
- Trained new employees on office equipment and job duties
- Photocopied all correspondence, documents and other printed materials
- Maintained the master calendar for client appointments and court appearances.
- Attended required meetings and conferences as well as training sessions to develop and maintain understanding of current conventions and laws.
- Tracked exhibits admitted during court hearings and updated documentation.
- Wrote error-free and professional correspondence on behalf of court system.
- Advised supervisors, judges and other office members on records, case status and other developments, alerting of approaching deadlines and procedural requirements.
- Assembled paperwork and relevant files and briefs for use by judge at hearings and trials, using discretion to indicate key information relevant to judgment and prosecution decisions.
- Examined legal documents and assured adherence to laws and court procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology
Argosy University
03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University
11.2006
Associate of Arts - Human Services
University of Alaska Fairbanks
05.2002
Skills
- SKILLS
- Treatment Plans
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Behavior Modification
- Psychological Interventions
- Skill Building
- Goal Setting
- Patient Education
- Treatment Planning
- Mental Health Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Therapeutic Expertise
- Case Documentation
- Dual Diagnosis Expertise
- Crisis Intervention
- Extensive DSM-IV Knowledge
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor
Timeline
Behavioral Health Clinician
Kodiak Area Native Association
2017.01 - Current
IMPACT Case Manager
Kodiak Area Native Association
2016.01 - 2017.01
Court Clerk
King County Superior Court
2007.01 - 2015.07
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology
Argosy University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Arts - Human Services
University of Alaska Fairbanks
- Licensed Professional Counselor
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