Melissa Knott
Eating Recovery Center
Renton,WA
3
years of professional experience
Compassionate Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate skilled in de-escalation strategies and trauma-informed care. Proven ability to implement effective treatment plans and support patients through crisis situations.
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor
2 Years- Guided behavioral health technicians in enhancing their clinical skills and addressing daily challenges.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques to ensure patient safety and stability.
- Educated staff and patients on coping strategies and navigating moments of escalation with a focus on skills use and safety.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback and adjusted approaches as needed.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
Clinical Intern
9 Months- Conducted client assessments to identify therapeutic needs and treatment goals.
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans under supervision of licensed therapists.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations, fostering trust and open communication.
- Documented client progress and therapy session notes in electronic health records system.
- Participated in regular supervision sessions, receiving feedback to improve professional skills and knowledge continually.
Interim Patient Advocate
4 Months- Advocated for patient rights by addressing concerns related to violations, lost property, treatment team issues, program feedback, and staff or peer interactions.
- Ensuring patients' concerns and complaints were communicated through the proper channels and worked alongside other teams to resolve the concern or complaint.
- Conducted weekly check-ins with patients, educating them on support options, soliciting feedback on the program, and facilitating discussions on concerns.
Dietetic Technician
6 Months- Assisted patients with eating and mental health disorders in adhering to meal plans through personalized food service support
- Provided meal coaching and support to patients struggling with eating disorders.
- Provided coaching on DBT skills to patients during moments of requested support.
Behavioral Health Technician
10 Months- Providing trauma-informed care to patients struggling with eating disorders at a residential level of care.
- Responsible for daily program support, ensuring safety of all clients, communicating with treatment teams and following treatment plans specific to each client, and providing meal support and coaching of eating disorder behaviors.
- Supported patients experiencing dysregulation by implementing therapeutic skills, enhancing their self-regulation abilities.
Education
Master of Science - Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Skills
Active listening
De-escalation strategies
Documentation skills
Crisis Intervention
Group facilitation
Skills coaching
Professional boundaries maintenance
Trauma-informed care
Team collaboration
Treatment Planning
Staff development
Patient observation
Accomplishments
- Created a Skill focused check-in resource for staff to help support patients implementing skills in moments of escalation.
Timeline
Clinical Intern
Talk. Heal. Thrive. Psychotherapy
11.2025 - 08.2026Read More
Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor
Eating Recovery Center
09.2024 - CurrentRead More
Interim Patient Advocate
Eating Recovery Center
09.2024 - 01.2025Read More
Dietetic Technician
THIRA Health
03.2024 - 09.2024Read More
Behavioral Health Technician
Eating Recovery Center
05.2023 - 03.2024Read More
Walden University
Master of Science from Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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Walden University
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
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