Micah Link
Dallas,TX
Summary
Patient-centered professional skilled in identifying potential disorders in individuals and developing successful treatment plans. Committed to consistent quality care and learning new treatments to achieve excellent patient outcomes across the lifespan.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Student Clinician
Presbyterian Village North
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed a caseload effectively, balancing direct service provision with administrative tasks such as case notes and report writing.
- Evaluate and treat feeding and swallowing disorders and appropriately refer patients to other professionals as needed.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques when needed, prioritizing client safety above all else during emergency situations.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills in clients by teaching problem-solving techniques and empowering decision-making abilities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive client care and optimal outcomes.
- Conducted thorough cognitive speech and language assessments to identify client strengths and weaknesses, informing effective therapy strategies.
Graduate Student Clinician
Parkway Elementary School
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for 60+ school-aged students.
- Built strong professional relationships with colleagues, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to effective client care.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions regularly, adjusting treatment plans as needed based on observed outcomes, and presented evaluation reports to the ARD committee.
- Conducted and analyzed assessments including the GFTA-3, CELF-5, KLPA-3, PLS-5, and SSI-4.
Graduate Student Clinician
Therapy2000
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Improved communication skills in clients through targeted speech and language therapy techniques including play-based therapy.
- Partnered with supervising clinicians to receive feedback on performance, continuously refining practice methods for improved efficacy over time.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Tailored intervention strategies according to cultural sensitivities, respecting diverse backgrounds while fostering inclusive environments for all clients.
Graduate Student Clinician
Residency
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Intensive hands on experience through role play and a simulation for children and adult assessment and intervention.
- Performed bedside swallow evaluations through skilled clinical simulations.
- Assessed vocal fold pathologies utilizing the rigid oral endoscopes and flexible nasopharyngoscopes in a simulation lab.
- Interprofessional education with occupational therapy and physical therapy students.
- Opportunities to build collaboration and communication skills with peers and professors.
Graduate Student Clinician
Virtual Clinic
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Provided telehealth twice a week to a client under supervision of an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist.
- Wrote diagnostic reports and formulated goals based on client’s areas of deficit.
- Conducted individual therapy for client with a speech sound disorder.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Dallas, TX08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2021
Work Experience
ABA Therapist at Autism Response Team, Frisco, TX | 2021
- Utilized a variety of instructional methods including discrete trial training, natural environment teaching, and incidental learning to engage clients throughout therapy sessions effectively.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans tailored to each client''s needs.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients'' families, resulting in increased trust and collaboration in the therapeutic process.
- Observed Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) to identify function of challenging behaviors.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of professionals to develop cohesive care plans for individuals with ASD and other developmental disabilities.
- Enhanced clients'' communication skills through targeted, evidence-based interventions and strategies.
Certification
CPR Certified | BLS Certified | MBSImP | MoCA
Additional Information
NSSLHA Member | Present
ASHA Conference | November 2023
Speechpathology.com Member | Present
Master Clinician Network Subscription | Present
MedBridge Subscription | Present
References
Elizabeth Buchanan M.S. CCC-SLP Phone: (214) 364-0201
Speech-Language Pathologist Email: buchananek@lisd.net
Lewisville ISD Parkway Elementary School
Maeve Murtagh M.S. CCC-SLP Phone: (617) 584-3141
Speech-Language Pathologist Email: mmurtagh@usa.edu
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Cindi Price M.S. CCC-SLP Phone: (972) 529-7572
Speech-Language Pathologist Email: CPrice@usa.edu
Therapy 2000- Home Health Company
Karen Goins M.S. CCC-SLP Phone: (214) 514-1565
Speech-Language Pathologist Email: kgoins@forefrontliving.org
Presbyterian Village North- Forefront Living Rehab
Timeline
Graduate Student Clinician
Presbyterian Village North
05.2024 - 08.2024
Graduate Student Clinician
Parkway Elementary School
01.2024 - 04.2024
Graduate Student Clinician
Therapy2000
09.2023 - 12.2023
Graduate Student Clinician
Residency
01.2023 - 01.2024
Graduate Student Clinician
Virtual Clinic
01.2023 - 04.2023
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas A&M University
CPR Certified | BLS Certified | MBSImP | MoCA
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