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Melissa Tessmer

North Canton,OH

Summary

Enthusiastic Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of the healthcare delivery system and training in two different EHR programs, as well as a background working in community mental health agencies. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Practice Transformation Specialist role.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

The Relationship Center Of Northeast Ohio
North Canton, OH
10.2018 - Current
  • Utilized EHR system Therapy Notes to handle weekly scheduling and keep up to date on HIPAA compliant client documentation including intake assessments, session notes, treatment planning, and all communications regarding each individual client
  • Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to accurately diagnose DSM-V codes and determine optimal therapeutic goals and approaches.
  • Counseled individuals, couples, and families ages 4 and up with average case load of 80 clients
  • Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
  • Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.

Licensed Professional Counselor

Phoenix Rising Behavioral Healthcare Recovery Inc
Canton, Ohio
06.2016 - 09.2018
  • Community mental health agency with counselors, psychiatrists, case managers, and nurses on staff
  • Managed caseload of 125 to 150 patients with co-occurring disorders including trauma disorders, substance use, mood disorders, conduct disorders, and personality disorders.
  • Use of EHR program NextGen daily to manage patient care including scheduling, assessments, progress notes, consultation notes with psychiatrists and case managers within practice.
  • Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct DSM-V diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
  • Ran individual therapy, couple, and family therapy sessions for children and adults ages 4 and up
  • Identified risk and resiliency factors for at-risk adolescent and teens within their peer group, family, school and community and developed strategies for intervention.
  • Collaborated with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.

Education

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

The University of Akron
Akron, OH
05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
12.2013

Skills

  • EHR systems
  • Microsoft Word/Excell
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Best Practices and Standards
  • Professional Relationships
  • Case Planning and Management
  • Client Service
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Organization and Time Management

Certification

  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with supervisor designation (LPCC-S) License Number E.2102226-SUPV
  • Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (IMFT) License number F.2000121

Timeline

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

The Relationship Center Of Northeast Ohio
10.2018 - Current

Licensed Professional Counselor

Phoenix Rising Behavioral Healthcare Recovery Inc
06.2016 - 09.2018

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

The University of Akron

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

The Ohio State University

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