Melissa Petraglia
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Hard working, passionate job seeker, looking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Stella Maris, Inc. Addiction Treatment Center
04.2022 - 12.2023
Worked on the adult unit
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication.
- Worked closely with physicians and nurse practitioners in monitoring clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
Social Worker
Generations Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Responsible for initial assessment within 24 hour of admittance.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Implemented and ran daily groups
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH2014
Associate in Human Services - Human Services
Lakeland Community College
Kirkland, Oh03.2009
Skills
- Treatment Plans
- Worked with colleagues to write new intensive outpatient programs
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Coordinating Care
- Facilitating groups
- Crisis Intervention
- Service Coordination
- Clinical Assessments
Painting murals, drawing.
I find that drawing or painting is very relaxing and calming, it can be an emotional release. I enjoy it in my down time.
Timeline
Social Worker
Stella Maris, Inc. Addiction Treatment Center
04.2022 - 12.2023
Social Worker
Generations Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Youngstown State University
Associate in Human Services - Human Services
Lakeland Community College
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