Melissa Hathaway
North Dartmouth,MA
Summary
Dedicated Mental Health Counselor with over 9 years of experience working in the mental health field. Extensively trained in diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders, behavioral disorders and anxiety disorders. Works well in clinic-based or provider-based practices. Solutions-oriented Mental Health Counselor successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining strong work ethic and exhibiting positive attitude. Offering effective treatment plans and providing exceptional care for teens and adults suffering from mental and emotional health illnesses. Expertise in crisis intervention and treatment analysis and planning. Collaborative and team-oriented professional quickly establishes trust and rapport with patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
The Vine Christian Counseling LLC
North Dartmouth, MA
03.2022 - Current
- Effectively worked with over 25 clients per week for individual counseling sessions while also providing treatment plans tailored for clients needs.
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
- Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy to assist patients.
- Presented case history material to review and discuss with other staff members.
- Utilized a wide range of methodologies to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by attending professional conferences and workshops.
- Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans and best practices for specific needs of each client.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy.
- Delivered client assessments for those struggling with addiction or relationship issues and implemented strategies based on client needs.
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files
- Presented case history material to review and discuss with other staff members
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals
- Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
RISE Counseling And Wellness LLC
Swansea, MA
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
- Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy to assist patients.
- Presented case history material to review and discuss with other staff members.
- Maintained caseload of more than 20 clients weekly.
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by attending professional conferences and workshops.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy.
- Involved clients' family members in planning social service programs.
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients
- Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy to assist patients
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs
Mental Health Clinician
Community Counseling Of Bristol County
Taunton, MA
12.2015 - 04.2016
- Provided individual counseling for 25 clients on a weekly basis.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to gain insight in order to provide consistent care to diverse populations.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Delivered client assessments for those struggling with addiction or relationship issues and implemented strategies based on client needs.
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
Executive Director
Abundant Hope
Attleboro, MA
01.2013 - 11.2015
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Supervised writing of all grant applications and checked information for accuracy prior to submission.
- Provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
- Raised funds through yearly benefit events.
- Updated and maintained membership database on consistent basis.
- Provided exceptional counseling, case management, parental education to diverse client base of over 90 clients per month.
Education
Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy General Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2019
Skills
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Anxiety disorder expertise
- Personality disorder treatment aptitude
- Case management proficiency
- Mental health evaluations
- Case documentation
- Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
- Clinical interventions
- Individual and group counseling
- Rehabilitative counseling
- Treatment planning
- Records management
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) expert
- Facilitating counseling sessions
Timeline
CEO
The Vine Christian Counseling LLC
03.2022 - Current
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
RISE Counseling And Wellness LLC
04.2020 - 10.2021
Mental Health Clinician
Community Counseling Of Bristol County
12.2015 - 04.2016
Executive Director
Abundant Hope
01.2013 - 11.2015
Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy General Psychology
Grand Canyon University
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