Melina V. Halpin, BBA, LLP, LLMSW
Livonia,MI
Summary
Client-centered professional polished in identifying potential disorders in clients and developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes. Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and in-depth understanding of human behavior. Offering comprehensive background conducting psychological tests, interviewing patients and monitoring patient progress. Empathetic Clinical Therapist with extensive experience providing crisis intervention, psychological evaluations and psychotherapy services to children, adolescents and adults. Expertise in PTSD, sexual assault and other trauma-related disorders. Understanding and compassionate professional committed to performing all duties in accordance with customary rules of ethics.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor
Class 'A' Training Center
03.2015 - 03.2022
- Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Enhanced student comprehension and shortened learning process through new teaching methods.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Facilitated learning with creation of engaging written and oral assignments.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Assisted students in retaining lecture information with creation of guides and course materials.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
Clinical Therapist
Development Centers
09.2011 - 07.2021
- Completed assessments and planned customized treatments, applying wide range of resources.
- Delivered quality, comprehensive and well-integrated clinical services in alignment with patient needs.
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive progress reports for review by various parties.
- Applied various therapeutic methods to treat patients in [Type] facilities.
- Planned and organized individual, family and group therapy for patients ranging in ages and issues.
- Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
- Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
- Aided general practitioners and specialists with handling complex cases by consulting on psychological diagnoses and treatments.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Critically analyzed and interpreted reports related to opioid addiction, self-harm and psychosis across many healthcare domains.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Administered, scored and interpreted psychosocial examinations for assessment of different patient markers.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Leverages excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.
- Performed research on effectiveness of interventions and proposed changes to intervention structures based on evaluation outcomes.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques and other assessment methods.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Identified indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior or maladjustment through direct observation.
- Offered perspective on effectiveness of treatments concerning conditions such as depression and anxiety.
- Offered specific advice to help clients work through educational or occupational issues.
Education
BBA - Marketing
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MIBachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MIMaster of Social Work - Social Work
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI04.2023
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Michigan School of Professional Psychology
Farmington, MI04.2011
Skills
- Integrated Healthcare Models
- DSM-IV Classification
- Patient Screening
- Psychologist Collaboration
- Psychological Interventions
- Emotional Awareness
- Classroom Instruction
- Treatment Planning
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Group Therapy
- Individualized Care Plans
- Regulatory Compliance
- Crisis Situations
- Psychometric Testing and Evaluation
- Evidence-Based Treatment
- Interpersonal Skills Development
Affiliations
- National Association of Social Workers
Certification
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Instructor
Class 'A' Training Center
03.2015 - 03.2022
Clinical Therapist
Development Centers
09.2011 - 07.2021
BBA - Marketing
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Michigan
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Michigan School of Professional Psychology
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
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