MELISSA SARTORIUS
Better Wellness Counseling and Consulting, LLC
SUMMIT,NJ
4
years of professional experience
1
Certification
To secure a position as a clinical social worker in a dynamic and supportive environment that will challenge me to learn and utilize different modalities and evidence-based practices as well as innovative measures to treat clients.
Work History
MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN
1 Year 2 Months- Delivered individualized trauma-informed therapy to adolescents and adults, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Conducted intake and diagnostic assessments to develop tailored treatment plans for clients.
- Created and maintained progress notes and treatment plans for both group and individual sessions, ensuring continuity of care.
- Documented progress notes and treatment plans for clients.
- Utilized various therapeutic modalities to enhance client engagement including EMDR, ACT, CBT, and DBT.
MSW INTERN
7 Months- Provided individual therapy to child, adolescent, and adult mental health patients.
- Co-facilitated psychoeducation and process groups for domestic violence survivors.
- Facilitated intake services to ensure clients received appropriate assistance from counseling and legal departments. for counseling, legal, and volunteers services departments with JFS.
- Documented progress notes, treatment plans, and billing information for group and individual clients to ensure continuity of care.
- Provide intake services for counseling, legal, and volunteers services departments with JFS.
- Facilitated experiential domestic violence workshops, In Her Shoes & In Their Shoes, to increase community awareness and support for survivors.
- Completed 40-hour domestic violence training to enhance knowledge of effective support strategies. with NJ Coalition to End Domestic Violence.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT/PROJECT COORDINATOR
2 Years 6 Months- Assisted in conducting literature and manuscript reviews for research projects.
- Manage IRB submissions and review.
- Wrote and edited grant proposals to secure funding for projects.
- Managed IRB submissions and reviews to ensure compliance with ethical standards.
MSW INTERN
11 Months- Delivered individual therapy to support mental health clients in achieving personal goals.
- Led weekly Parenting Group meetings to enhance parenting skills and foster community support.
- Coordinated case management services to connect clients with essential community resources.
- Facilitated weekly Parenting Group meetings.
Education
Masters of Social Work
- Certificate in Interpersonal Violence and Trauma
- Emphasis in Global Social Work
Post-Baccalaureate - Counseling
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Skills
EMDRIA-trained therapist
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Immersion
TF-CBT-informed
DBT-informed
Internal Family Systems Level 1 (March 2027)
Crisis intervention including C-SSRS training
Case and resource management skills
Trauma-informed
Trained in Simple Practice
Accomplishments
- Licensed Social Worker - New Jersey, New York, and Virginia
- Phi Alpha Honor Society (Secretary) - 2024 - 25
- Sheryl Lanman Nichols Award Recipient - 2025
- Outstanding Student Recipient (New Brunswick Campus) - 2025
Certification
Licensed Social Worker - NJ, NY, and VA, New Jersey School Social Work Certification, 40-Hour Domestic Violence Training
Timeline
MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN
Better Wellness Counseling and Consulting, LLC
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
MSW INTERN
Rachel Coalition (Jewish Family Services)
09.2024 - 04.2025Read More
RESEARCH ASSISTANT/PROJECT COORDINATOR
Dr. Woojin Jung - Rutgers University
10.2022 - 04.2025Read More
MSW INTERN
Family Services Bureau of Newark
09.2022 - 08.2023Read More
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - BERKELEY
Post-Baccalaureate from Counseling
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Bachelor of Arts from International Relations
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RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
Masters of Social Work
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