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Melissa Manente

Cranford

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychotherapist

Melissa Manente, LPC, CFRC
07.2017 - Current
  • Conducted individual and group therapy sessions to support client mental health and emotional well-being.
  • Developed customized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments of client needs and goals.
  • Employed evidence-based therapeutic techniques to facilitate personal growth and coping strategies.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client care and treatment efficacy.
  • Mentored junior therapists, providing guidance on best practices and professional development.
  • Facilitated workshops on mental health awareness, promoting community engagement and education.
  • Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and timely follow-up on client progress.
  • Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
  • Utilized mindfulness techniques during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
  • Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
  • Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on changing needs or circumstances.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans to address each client''s specific needs, leading to improved mental health outcomes.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
  • Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals in coordinating care for clients with co-occurring mental health and physical health concerns, ensuring a holistic approach to treatment.
  • Led therapeutic process groups focused on topics such as grief, self-esteem, and anger management, facilitating peer support and personal growth among participants.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed, effectively addressing acute emotional distress and preventing harm to self or others.
  • Maintained detailed clinical records and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of client progress and adherence to legal requirements.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' psychological functioning, identifying areas for targeted therapeutic interventions.
  • Assisted clients to better understand roles as parents, focusing on developing skills to nurture and guide children.
  • Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
  • Reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression for clients by implementing cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
  • Delivered mental health support for female patients suffering from post-partum depression and generalized anxiety disorder.

Psychotherapist

Central Jersey Behavioral Health
05.2006 - 07.2017
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
  • Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
  • Enhanced patient well-being by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches in individual and group sessions.
  • Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
  • Advocated for placement of patients into community-based treatment settings.
  • Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
  • Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques, and reiki to patients and families.
  • Partnered with multi-disciplinary treatment team as subject matter expert on psychosocial treatment of patients.
  • Assisted couples in improving communication patterns by facilitating productive conversations about relationship challenges using Gottman method principles.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients, resulting in more effective treatment strategies.
  • Deployed implementation guides for evidence-based interventions.
  • Conducted psychoeducational sessions for families, improving their understanding and support of patient's condition.
  • Provided crisis intervention for individuals at risk, ensuring immediate safety and follow-up care.
  • Improved client coping mechanisms with cognitive behavioral techniques.
  • Guided patients through exploration of personal trauma, resulting in significant emotional healing.
  • Administered psychological assessments to accurately diagnose and plan treatment, leading to more targeted therapy.
  • Mentored junior therapists, enhancing quality of care provided by clinic.
  • Developed mindfulness-based stress reduction program, significantly reducing symptoms of anxiety among participants.
  • Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
  • Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.

Clinical Supervior

SERV Centers of NJ
10.2002 - 02.2009
  • Supervised clinical staff to ensure adherence to treatment protocols and quality care standards.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for new clinicians, enhancing team competency and performance.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing feedback to improve service delivery and client outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care plans tailored to individual client needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients with complex needs, ensuring comprehensive support was provided across all domains of life functioning.
  • Assessed patients, determined needs, and managed care.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular staff meetings, case conferences, and training sessions.
  • Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
  • Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and clinical interventions.

Education

Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology

John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY
01-2001

Timeline

Psychotherapist

Melissa Manente, LPC, CFRC
07.2017 - Current

Psychotherapist

Central Jersey Behavioral Health
05.2006 - 07.2017

Clinical Supervior

SERV Centers of NJ
10.2002 - 02.2009

Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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