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Michelle Lindsey, LSW

Hopwood,PA

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavioral Health Therapist

Adelphoi Education, Inc.
Latrobe, PA
01.2022 - Current
  • Participate in supervision meetings to discuss clinical cases.
  • Develop treatment plans tailored to client needs and monitored progress toward established goals.
  • Assess mental health status through interviews, assessments, and direct observations.
  • Conduct individual psychotherapy sessions addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and anger issues.
  • Evaluate patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behaviors toward others.

Social Worker

Senior Life Insurance Company
Uniontown, PA
03.2021 - 01.2022
  • Assessed client needs to develop tailored treatment plans and support strategies.
  • Advocated for clients in obtaining financial resources and government entitlements.
  • Provided grief and bereavement counseling to family members following loss of loved ones.
  • Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to ensure coordinated client care.
  • Attended team meetings to offer feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
  • Facilitated access to mental health support and community resources for clients.

Program Director

City MIssion - Living Stones, Inc.
Uniontown, PA
06.2017 - 02.2021
  • Formulated strategic plans to enhance program operations and achieve objectives.
  • Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised personnel to build an effective team.
  • Managed budgeting processes by creating accurate forecasts and tracking expenses.
  • Monitored program operations to ensure compliance with policies and contractual standards.
  • Fostered community connections to drive collaborative efforts with local organizations.

Family Based Therapist

Pressley Ridge
Uniontown, PA
02.2010 - 06.2017
  • Administered individual and family therapy to low-income families using specialized techniques and solution-focused strategies.
  • Developed treatment plans and documented progress for each client.
  • Assisted families in establishing healthy communication patterns within households.
  • Participated in clinical supervision to discuss therapeutic strategies and techniques.
  • Collaborated with outside agencies to enhance care for residents.
  • Led crisis intervention sessions addressing urgent issues during treatment.

Clinical Director

Pressley Ridge
Morgantown, WV
11.2008 - 02.2010
  • Educated sexual-offending, male youth on evidence-based treatments to enhance their understanding of the therapeutic process.
  • Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
  • Attended trainings, workshops related to current trends in the field of psychology, mental health counseling.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for each client.
  • Assisted clients in developing coping skills to better manage symptoms of mental illness or emotional distress.

Therapist

Pressley Ridge Wilderness School
Ohiopyle, PA
04.2006 - 11.2008
  • Documented service plans, treatment reports, and progress notes to maintain comprehensive client records.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients with similar issues to promote shared healing experiences.
  • Developed individualized therapeutic interventions aligned with diagnoses and best practices in mental health counseling.
  • Coordinated patient care by collaborating with families, community services, and healthcare professionals.
  • Utilized eclectic theoretical frameworks during therapy sessions to address diverse client needs.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for each client.

Family Support Counselor

Auberle
Greensburg, PA
07.2005 - 04.2006
  • Cultivated relationships with community resources to enhance family access to support services.
  • Educated parents on child development, discipline techniques, and behavior management strategies.
  • Interfaced with local court system by attending proceedings and collaborating with attorneys.
  • Counseled parents on effective child-rearing practices to improve outcomes.
  • Conducted home visits to evaluate family dynamics and deliver tailored support.

Program Director

City MIssion - Living Stones, Inc.
Uniontown, PA
01.2002 - 07.2005
  • Ensured compliance with organizational standards and relevant laws and regulations.
  • Developed strategic plans to enhance program operations.
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised personnel while managing performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
  • Managed budgeting processes by creating financial forecasts and tracking expenses.
  • Fostered community connections, driving collaborations with local organizations and businesses.
  • Created and implemented policies and procedures to improve program effectiveness.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
05-2003

Skills

  • Clinical assessment
  • Treatment planning
  • Collaboration skills
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Suicide risk assessment
  • Documentation management
  • Evidence-based practices
  • Measurement Based assessments
  • Motivational interviewing

Certification

  • SW138128 Pennsylvania Social Work License (obtained on 5/19/2021)
  • School Social Worker - Education Specialist 1 (obtained on 3/1/2023)

Timeline

Behavioral Health Therapist

Adelphoi Education, Inc.
01.2022 - Current

Social Worker

Senior Life Insurance Company
03.2021 - 01.2022

Program Director

City MIssion - Living Stones, Inc.
06.2017 - 02.2021

Family Based Therapist

Pressley Ridge
02.2010 - 06.2017

Clinical Director

Pressley Ridge
11.2008 - 02.2010

Therapist

Pressley Ridge Wilderness School
04.2006 - 11.2008

Family Support Counselor

Auberle
07.2005 - 04.2006

Program Director

City MIssion - Living Stones, Inc.
01.2002 - 07.2005

Master of Science - Social Work

West Virginia University

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