Melissa Baker
Health Educator
Whitehall,MT
Summary
Resourceful Health Educator and Cancer Prevention Specialist skilled in outreach to rural populations, building relationships with coworkers, medical providers, and community partners. Well-versed in health promotion principles and social determinants of health. Strong background in health promotion, community outreach and program evaluation with commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing health disparities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Cancer Screening Health Educator
Lewis And Clark Public Health
Helena , Montana
08.2007 - Current
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Developed and implemented health education strategies to reach target audiences.
- Developed and distributed health education materials to increase awareness and understanding.
- Built partnerships with community organizations to expand reach and impact.
- Maintained accurate and complete records to document program activities and outcomes.
- Participated in community outreach activities to promote health education initiatives.
- Educated and trained healthcare providers on health education practices for patients.
- Implemented health promotion campaigns to raise awareness of health-related issues.
- Established and maintained partnerships with community organizations to promote health education programs.
Mental Health Case Manager
Center For Mental Health
Helena, MT
10.2000 - 08.2007
- Recorded patient progress and treatment recommendations to be shared with medical providers, psychiatric consultants and other treating providers.
- Conducted assessments to determine individual needs and developed personalized care plan to address stated objectives.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
- Prepared reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
09.1992 - 05.1998
- Dean's List Every Semester I attended college
- 3.84 GPA
Skills
Community outreach
undefinedTimeline
Cancer Screening Health Educator - Lewis And Clark Public Health
08.2007 - Current
Mental Health Case Manager - Center For Mental Health
10.2000 - 08.2007
Montana State University - Billings - Bachelor of Science, Human Services
09.1992 - 05.1998
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