Melvin Jews
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor familiar with client assessments, treatment planning and ongoing evaluations. Well-versed in effective intervention and assessment techniques. Successful at helping clients unravel physical, mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on patient lives. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist / Owner Operator
Holistic Health- Counseling and Coaching
06.2019 - Current
- An organization that focuses on holistic health for all clients.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Research Therapist
Coping Power In the City- Sheppard Pratt
10.2016 - 06.2019
- Running an anger management group for 9th graders in Baltimore City Public Schools
- Developing relationships with school staff for transition of services to school based counselor
- Building rapport with school staff/administration to administer school based intervention.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions through cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy.
Child and Adolescent Therapist
Key Point Health Services Dundalk
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Performing school based therapy with elementary, middle and high school students
- Working with treatment team to develop a treatment planning and implementation.
- Applied psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in delivery of services to individuals and families to treat diagnosed emotional and mental disorders.
- Coordinated with treatment team, family and residents and implemented discharge planning.
- Maintained documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards, revising as necessary.
- Utilized DSM for diagnosing and conducted psycho-social assessments.
Mental Health Worker -Neuropsychiatric Unit
Sheppard Pratt Health System
01.2010 - 02.2016
- Working with children/adolescents with neuropsychiatric disorders in crisis
- Helping clients with ADL's
- Helping individuals in crisis
- Modeling correct behaviors/interactions for family
- Training for hands-on interventions.
Education
M.A. Applied Psychology: General Counseling - Counseling Psychology
University Of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD07.2015
Skills
- Time management
- Dual Diagnosis
- Experience working with Children and Adolescents
- Organizational
- Solution Focused Treatment
- Holistic Techniques
- Intervention Planning
- Documentation Requirements
- Client Relations
- Crisis Intervention
- Progress Assessments
- Referral Coordination
- Progress Assessment
Accomplishments
- Achievements/Tasks
- Tasks/Achievements
Volunteer Experience
- 2006, 2008, University of Maryland Health System, Volunteer
- 2005, 2007, Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen, Volunteer
Hobbies and Interests
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Culturally Competent Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma Informed Therapy
- Dual Diagnosis
Timeline
Therapist / Owner Operator
Holistic Health- Counseling and Coaching
06.2019 - Current
Research Therapist
Coping Power In the City- Sheppard Pratt
10.2016 - 06.2019
Child and Adolescent Therapist
Key Point Health Services Dundalk
02.2016 - 10.2016
Mental Health Worker -Neuropsychiatric Unit
Sheppard Pratt Health System
01.2010 - 02.2016
M.A. Applied Psychology: General Counseling - Counseling Psychology
University Of Baltimore
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