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Currently teaching self to wire wrap and weave jewelry.
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Michele Tarshis

People oriented
Cleveland,Ohio

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Summary

Accomplished Mental Health Therapist and Clinical Supervisor at Ohio Guidestone and Elevations Inc., respectively. This applicant has 33 years of experience but Iḿ a semi-retired social worker and none of this resume will relate to any of the jobs being applied for. Iḿ looking for a job that utilizes excellent people skills, stellar written and verbal skills and a bubbly personality to its best advantage. Previous work experience also shows the ability to teach skills and procedures to others.

Work History

Mental Health Therapist

Ohio Guidestone
11.2018 - 08.2024
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
  • Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, via ITP updates, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
  • Facilitated family therapy sessions, as needed, to support communication, boundary setting, and healthy relationships among family members affected by mental health issues.
  • Tailored therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations, including individuals with substance use disorders. trauma histories and severe mental illness.
  • Led psychoeducational groups of 5-8 patients covering topics such as emotion regulation, communication skills development, and relapse prevention strategies among others related to mental health improvement outcomes.
  • Reduced client symptoms of anxiety and depression with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, mindfulness exercises, and psychodynamic approaches.

Clinical Supervisor

Elevations Inc.
03.2023 - 01.2024

* Enhanced team collaboration through regular staff meetings, case conferences, and training sessions.

  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and clinical interventions.
  • Served as a liaison between clinical staff and administration to address concerns and optimize workflows.
  • Lead and directed team of 5 clinical personnel and support staff.
  • Monitored, analyzed, and corrected team members performance.

Education

Master of Arts - Social Work

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
06.1988

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
09.1976

Associate of Arts - Mental Health

Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, Ohio
09.1973

High School Diploma -

Brunswick High School
Brunswick, OH
06.1972

Skills

  • Grief counseling
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Individual Counseling
  • Self-Harm Prevention
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment
  • Depression Treatment
  • Psychosocial assessment
  • Case Documentation
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Psychotherapy Techniques
  • Confidential records

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Quote

There’s no reality except the one contained within us. That’s why so many people live an unreal life. They take images outside them for reality and never allow the world within them to assert itself.
Hermann Hesse

Currently teaching self to wire wrap and weave jewelry.

During my early contemplation of  the idea of retiring from Social Work, I saw beautiful examples of wire wrapped jewelry on Facebook and have gone at my hobby with extreme vigor.  Problem is, that  in order to keep doing this lovely hobby I need money.    Hence the need to find a part time job to keep the wolves from the door and buy supplies.  Iḿ currently working with cooper wire and some cheaper supplies but I hope to be able to afford more semi precious stones and beads as well as more precious metals such as gold, silver and brass.  I believe that a hobby can improve oneś mental health.  Jewelry making is almost meditative!

Timeline

Clinical Supervisor

Elevations Inc.
03.2023 - 01.2024

Mental Health Therapist

Ohio Guidestone
11.2018 - 08.2024

Master of Arts - Social Work

Case Western Reserve University

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Cleveland State University

Associate of Arts - Mental Health

Cuyahoga Community College

High School Diploma -

Brunswick High School
Michele TarshisPeople oriented