Mellissa Beech
Teacher/ Social worker
Danvers, MA 01923
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I am a self starter and I am easily directed when I am provided adequate training. I'd like to work for an organization that respects their employees.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Clinical supervisor baycove
Bay Cove Human Services, Inc.-Boston, MA
January 2024 to May 2024
• Report program concerns to supervisor
• Obtain license
• Supervise engagement partner, peer specialist, direct care
• Case management
• Documentation
Public school Teacher- social worker
January 2016 to January 2023
Teacher, create lesson plan, create schedule, engage with kids and parents. Clinician
Neighborhood Counseling and Community Services
May 2016 to May 2020
-Individual Therapy, Group Therapy (Anger Management),
• Bio psycho-social
• Treatment plan
• intake assessment
• clinical notes
Vocational Examiner
Social Security Disability-Boston, MA
2014 to 2016
Maintain caseload
Contact claimants and assist them through the application process Contact Hospitals to request or follow up with medical records adjudicate claims in order to approve or deny the claimant for benefits Stabilization Case Manager
Housing Families Inc-Malden, MA
2012 to 2014
Maintain a caseload of 35 clients
• Work with formerly homeless families to achieve stable tenancy/independent living
• Assist with Advising for college, Advocacy, landlord mediation, house search, budgeting, job search, resume
• provide follow-up case management through monthly home/office visits
• Provide services to clients with mental illness, trauma, substance abuse, and domestic violence
• Assess client needs, set goals, make appropriate referrals, and provide crisis intervention
• Mandated reporter, work collaboratively with DCF, provide resources Director/Dance/Fitness instructor (3yrs)
YMCA-Winchester, MA
January 2012 to December 2012
2012
• Supervised 6 employees and 22 children; coached staff to improve performance
• Dance /Fitness Instructor
• Communicate with students teachers, parents, and staff regarding children's needs and progress
• Supervised activities (daily program, vacation, transportation and special events)
• Maintain children's records ( allergies, medication, medical issues, incident reports)
• Provided a safe, warm, flexible, and engaging environment for children, staff, and families. Advocate- Clinical Supervisor
Domestic Violence Shelter-Boston, MA
June 2010 to January 2012
Supervised 22 clients (women and children) from diverse ethnic background.
• Conducted intake interviews for new clients and hot line callers
• Completed daily logs and distributed medication to clients
• Provided assistance with housing transition process, 24hr crisis intervention emergency hotline
• Teach life skills such as: job search, resume, money management, computer skills, transportation, and decision making
Education
MA degree- Teacher license in Education
Cambridge college/Lesley University - Cambridge, MA 2016 to 2020
Skills
• Addiction Counseling
• Individual / Group Counseling
• Group Therapy
• Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, leadership, power point, team building, social work
• Mental Health Counseling
• Crisis Intervention
• Social Work
• Project management
• Google Suite
• Medical Records
• Teaching
Additional Information
Provided 15 years of experience working with children and families. I am interested in providing efficient organizational support to a driven team. Skills: Microsoft word, office, excel, power point, ETO, organized, teamwork, crisis management, communication, medical terminology