Michelle Fahey
Norwood,Massachusetts
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
ACCS Clinician
Bamsi
09.2025 - Current
- Provide trauma-informed clinical support to adults with complex mental health needs within the Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) model.
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments, risk evaluations, and collaborative treatment planning in alignment with recovery-oriented principles.
- Facilitate Individual Action Plan (IAP) development and updates, integrating client goals, emergency contacts, and safety protocols.
- Deliver therapeutic interventions, psychoeducation, and skill-building support through office-based, home-based, and community sessions.
- Coordinated care with internal and external providers, including psychiatry, primary care, and natural supports.
- Complete required documentation including Human Rights Agreements, fire drills, and emergency fact sheets.
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical records in accordance with agency and Medicaid standards.
- Support clients in navigating transitions, including discharge planning, resource linkage, and advocacy.
- Uphold professional boundaries while modeling attuned, relational engagement in high-stress environments.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure continuity of care and integrated service delivery.
Test Scorer
Write Score
01.2023 - Current
- Read and evaluated Informational and argumentative high grammar school essays examines on standardized exams.
- Internalized training and customers’ scoring guidelines by passing requirements for established projects.
- Read and evaluated physics and social sciences examines on standardized exams.
- Seasonal position
Test Scorer
Cognia
01.2022 - Current
- Read and evaluated physics and social sciences examines on standardized exams.
- Evaluated items written for students in the English Arts, Sciences and Physics
- Seasonal position
Test Scorer
Pearson
01.2022 - Current
- Evaluated items written for students in the English Arts, Sciences and Physics
- Provided comprehensive medical billing services across multiple healthcare settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and private practices.
- Processed insurance claims, patient invoices, and reimbursement documentation in compliance with HIPAA and payer-specific guidelines
- Verified patient eligibility, benefits, and authorizations for services rendered, ensuring accurate and timely billing.
- Seasonal position
Clinical Supervisor
Eliot Community Human Services
06.2023 - 09.2025
- Provided direct clinical supervision to case managers and outreach staff supporting adults with complex mental health needs, dual diagnoses, and co-occurring challenges.
- Modeled and taught trauma-informed, recovery-oriented interventions aligned with the ACCS framework and agency standards.
- Led team-based care planning, crisis response coordination, and clinical documentation review to ensure quality and compliance.
- Facilitated weekly supervision meetings, case consultations, and staff development sessions focused on clinical skill-building and ethical practice.
- Supported implementation of CAMS (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality) and participated in Zero Suicide initiatives.
- Conducted assessments, developed treatment plans, and provided direct clinical support as needed, including on-call coverage.
- Promoted strength-based strategies, cultural humility, and client autonomy across all service delivery points.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, external providers, and family/natural supports to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintained accurate, timely documentation in accordance with agency, state, and Medicaid requirements.
- Fostered a culture of psychological safety, accountability, and attunement within the clinical team.
Residential Counselor
North Suffolk Mental Health Association
10.2008 - 01.2023
- Provided direct support and therapeutic engagement to adults with chronic mental health conditions, dual diagnoses, and co-occurring challenges in a residential setting.
- Facilitated daily living skill development, emotional regulation strategies, and recovery-oriented routines tailored to individual needs.
- Delivered crisis intervention, de-escalation, and safety planning in collaboration with clinical teams and emergency services.
- Supported clients in navigating transitions, including hospital discharges, housing changes, and care coordination.
- Maintained accurate, timely documentation of progress notes, incident reports, and treatment updates in accordance with agency and Medicaid standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement individualized treatment plans and uphold trauma-informed care practices.
- Modeled respectful boundaries, attuned communication, and culturally responsive support in high-stress environments.
- Assisted with medication monitoring @ administration, appointment scheduling, and linkage to community resources.
- Promoted a stable, supportive residential environment that prioritized dignity, autonomy, and psychological safety.
Medical Biller
Robert Half, (Office Team)
01.1996 - 01.2023
- Provided comprehensive medical billing services across multiple healthcare settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and private practices.
- Processed insurance claims, patient invoices, and reimbursement documentation in compliance with HIPAA and payer-specific guidelines.
- Verified patient eligibility, benefits, and authorizations for services rendered, ensuring accurate and timely billing.
Education
Sexologist - Addictions focus
Institute of Clinical Sexology
01.2024
Master's - social work
Lesley University
01.2023
Paralegal program - undefined
North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA01.2019
Graduate certificate - Gender, Leadership and Public Policy
University of Massachusetts Boston
01.2018
BA - Communications
Salem State University
Salem, MA05.2015
Skills
- Notary Public 2019
Scholarships
- Betty Taymour Scholarship
- Elaine & Jacob M. Israelson Scholarship
- Recipient of the Cummings Foundation grant
Internships
- The Attorney General’s Office, Healthcare Division 2019-06-19 to 2019-08-19
- Riverside Community Emergency Services 2022-09 to 2023-06-23
Timeline
ACCS Clinician
Bamsi
09.2025 - Current
Clinical Supervisor
Eliot Community Human Services
06.2023 - 09.2025
Test Scorer
Write Score
01.2023 - Current
Test Scorer
Cognia
01.2022 - Current
Test Scorer
Pearson
01.2022 - Current
Residential Counselor
North Suffolk Mental Health Association
10.2008 - 01.2023
Medical Biller
Robert Half, (Office Team)
01.1996 - 01.2023
Master's - social work
Lesley University
Paralegal program - undefined
North Shore Community College
Graduate certificate - Gender, Leadership and Public Policy
University of Massachusetts Boston
BA - Communications
Salem State University
Sexologist - Addictions focus
Institute of Clinical Sexology