MSW
Resume:
Melissa Bennett
West Chester, PA 19382
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Profile
A dependable and hardworking individual who is defined by flexibility and resourcefulness. Exceptional problem-solving and the ability to respond to difficult circumstances. Strong leadership capability and the willingness to learn. Comfortable working in an environment with multi-cultural and socio-economic issues. Passion for helping both individuals and families affected by addiction and mental health diagnoses.
Summary of Skills
Excellent communication, writing, interpersonal, oral and record keeping skills
Ability to conduct counseling in a group and individual setting
Ability to complete assessments in collaboration with the individual
Ability to create and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the individual
Compassionate and sympathy towards those with an addiction and mental health diagnoses
Ability to make referrals and complete discharge planning
Professional Experience
August 2016-May 2017 Brandywine Hospital – Eating Disorder Unit/Adult Psychiatric Unit/Emergency Room Intake
Completing psychosocial assessments
Creating and implementing a treatment plan
Individual therapy with individuals
Facilitated group therapy
Making referrals
Discharge planning
Contributing to daily treatment team meetings
August 2015-May 2016 Mirmont Treatment Center
Completing Biopsychosocial assessments
Creating and implementing a treatment plan
Individual therapy with individuals
Contributing to daily treatment team meetings
Group therapy
Spring 2014 Heartland Hospice
Auditing patient files
Attending IDT meetings
Assisting the Bereavement Coordinator
Summer 2014 Camp Noah
Recreation Leader
Helped children get through the trauma of Sandy Hook and other family issues
Responsible for creating curriculum and seeing through games for K-8
Responsible for 20 children for up to 3 hour interval
Summer 2014 SafeGuard Foster Care
Field Supervisor
Responsible for supervising children while they worked
Responsible for implementing the rules/steps they have in place
Cofaciliated group therapy
Assisted in individual therapy
Research Experience
Spring 2015 Principal Investigator, Self-perception and Perception of others due to Social Media, The Pennsylvania State University- Berks Campus
Designed study on social media and how it makes you perceive yourself and others
IRB approval
Collected data from 100 college students
Analyzed data using inferential statistics
Qualtrics and SPSS were used
Created presentation of study
Fall 2014 Research Assistant, Dr. Leh, The Pennsylvania State University- Berks Campus
• Coming up with ideas to implement in schools to prepare for school shootings
• Researching articles about previous school shootings
• Discussing ways to make it easier for communities to cope afterwards
• Working with business, psychology, and education minors to make a plan
Education
Pennsylvania State University Berks Campus Reading, PA
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Applied Psychology
West Chester University West Chester, PA
Masters of Social Work – to be awarded in May 2017
Community Service
2013-2017 • Special Olympics Volunteer
February-April 2013 • One-by-One Animal Shelter, Kutztown, PA
November 2012 & 2013 • Student Athlete Advisory Committee Retreats
• Assist in food drives on campus, Penn State Berks, Reading, PA
Activities and Awards
2011-2014 • Member of Student Athlete Advisory Committee - Secretary
Fall 2011-Spring 2012 • Deans List Recipient multiple times
2011-2014 • Varsity Soccer Player at Penn State Berks
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