Melissa J. Walkowski
Eleva
Summary
Well-rounded clinician with over 10 years’ experience providing direct practice and over 5 years’ experience providing clinical supervision. Dually licensed and devoted to trauma informed practice across roles.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Clinical Therapist & Clinical Supervisor
Eau Claire County Outpatient Mental Health Clinic
Eau Claire
12.2018 - Current
- Dual diagnosis treatment.
- Individual, family, and group therapy.
- Assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, case management, crisis management, and aftercare planning.
- Inter-department and inter-agency collaboration.
- Clinical supervision of staff in training for licensure and supervision of internship program
- Developed and supervised the DBT Group program, staff training and internship programs, and the group fidelity program.
- QTT grant recipient and designated supervisor.
- Primary provider for Eau Claire County Treatment Courts, Comprehensive Community Services, and Community Support programs.
Primary Therapist
Eau Claire Academy
Eau Claire
07.2015 - 12.2018
- Dual Diagnosis residential treatment for youths
- Individual, group, and family therapy
- Assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, case management, crisis management, and after care planning
- Clinical supervision of direct care staff and adolescent residential unit
- Trained direct care staff in the fundamentals of DBT, and built a 'DBT culture' on the living unit
- Contributed to the implementation of a formal animal therapy program (e.g., research, procedure development)
Education
Substance Abuse Counselor Certification -
Gateway Technical College
Online08.2015
Master of Science - Clinical Concentration
University of Wisconsin- Madison
Eau Claire, WI05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI12.2010
Women’s Studies Certificate -
University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI09.2008
Tutorship - Introduction to Psychology
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI09.2006
Skills
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Clinical supervision
- Team leadership
- Program development
- Telehealth
- Strong clinical judgment
- Adaptable and flexible
- Independent and collaborative
- Thorough and efficient
Summary Of Qualifications
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), #8698-123
- Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC), #17232-132
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional II (CCTP-II), 12/31/27
- NPI (medical assistance provider), #1386139384
- Developed & supervised DBT Skills Training Group
- Developed Clinical Supervision Program for staff in training
- Co-developed & supervised Internship Program
- Developed & supervised Group Therapy Fidelity Program
- 2023 Qualified Treatment Trainee (QTT) Grant Recipient- Designated QTT Supervisor
- Publications (Lighthall, M. 2009; Bleske-Rechek, A. & Lighthall, M. 2010)
- Trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), 06/01/16
- Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), 06/01/19
- Trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), 07/01/19
- Trained in Matrix Model of Addiction Treatment, Designated Supervisor, 03/01/20
- Trained in Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), 05/01/20
- Experienced with high-risk populations and issues including trauma, dissociation, psychosis, personality disorders, suicidal and self-harm behavior, substance use, and homelessness.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Outpatient Clinical Therapist & Clinical Supervisor
Eau Claire County Outpatient Mental Health Clinic
12.2018 - Current
Primary Therapist
Eau Claire Academy
07.2015 - 12.2018
Substance Abuse Counselor Certification -
Gateway Technical College
Master of Science - Clinical Concentration
University of Wisconsin- Madison
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire
Women’s Studies Certificate -
University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire
Tutorship - Introduction to Psychology
Chippewa Valley Technical College
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