Malena Taylor

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Licensed Professional Counselor with 20+ years of experience in mental health industry. Clinical experience with children and adolescents in outpatient, and inpatient settings as well as extensive experience with suicide risk assessments, SMI and providing service for at risk patients. Bilingual in Spanish and English. Possess a PhD in Clinical Psychology.

FORMAL CLINICAL AND ASSESSMENT TRAINING

Internship 2000 Hours

September 2016-August 2017

Shorehaven Behavioral Health and Sebastian Family Psychological Practice

Performed Full Psychological Batteries and subsequent reports

Individual Therapy and Family Therapy

Couples Therapy

Pre-doctoral Practicum Student 1725 Hours

February 2011-May 2012

Raymond P Youth Lauer Center

Performed Full Psychological Batteries and subsequent reports

Individual Therapy and Family Therapy

Couples Therapy

Group Therapy

Peer Outreach and Psychoeducation

Supervision of Master’s Level Students

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Mental Health Professional

Bell Therapy June 2018-present

3090 N. 53rd St.

Milwaukee, WI 53208

Primary Supervisor: Jessica Zoch, MSW

● Provided clinical expertise and oversight to ACT team professionals working with clients who have

experienced their first episode of psychosis, and various schizophrenic disorders.

● Individual, family and group therapy to clients when clinicians are not available.

● High risk consultation and supervision and assessment when clients are in crisis or experiencing a safety

risk.

● Assist in development of policy and procedure of innovative Wisconsin state programs providing

comprehensive community services to individuals with

various mental health disorders.

● Review, approve and offer guidance to clinicians and care coordinators

developing treatment plans.

Clinician

Milwaukee Center for Independence October 2017-October 2018

2057 South 14th Street

Milwaukee, WI 53204-3847

Primary Supervisor: Jim Hildebrand, LPC

● Provided clinical expertise to oversee the treatment of clients in a Residential Treatment Center program

for individuals with SMI or AODA.

● Assured a safe learning environment for the residents so they have the opportunity to respond positively

toward treatment goals.

● Provide Individual, family and group therapy to residents per scheduling and for crisis walk in.

● Completed all required paperwork (initial, treatment plans, continued maintenance, discharge) in

accordance to agency, licensing, funding and accrediting regulations.

● Facilitated behavior modification, individual/group/therapies in accordance with Behavior Management

Plans and Treatment Plans and completes required documentation.

● Work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

● Maintains credentialing privileges to provide general therapy, diagnosis and treatment,

admission/discharge, and reassessment, general psychotherapy and counseling.

Clinical Therapist

Waukesha County Health and Human Services April 2016- April 2017

151 Riverview Dr. Waukesha WI 53188

Primary Supervisor: Laurie Kohler, LCSW

● Assessed children and adults for suicide risk utilizing Columbia Suicide Severity Risk assessment

screen.

● Authorized chapter 51 and chapter 55 emergency placements for Waukesha county residents.

● Collaborated with Waukesha County police departments, Assessment and Intake teams at local

hospitals, charge nurses at the Waukesha county mental health center and other professionals to

determine appropriate level of care and immediate treatment needs.

● Provided assessments and referrals for adults in need of protective services.

Prenatal and Postnatal Care and Child Development Consultant February 2014 - Present

Various Agencies in Milwaukee County

Primary Supervisor: Self employed

● Performed assessments on pregnant women and women with children who are considered high risk for

low birth outcomes or unhealthy children.

● Assessed client knowledge of parenting and child development, depression and level of functioning.

● Provided case management and referrals for mental health treatment.

● Created detailed treatment plans with goals for individual women and their children.

● Facilitated services for the client.

Psychiatric Crisis Therapist February 2004 – March 2016

Mobile Urgent Treatment Clinic

Milwaukee Mental Health Complex 9201 W. Watertown Plank Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53226

Primary Supervisor: Dr. Chris Morano, PhD

● Conducted mental health screening assessments and assigned differential diagnoses for

recommendations, referrals and voluntary and involuntary admissions.

● Assessments conducted on children and adolescents.

● Trained police officers in Crisis Intervention techniques.

● Coordinated and facilitated referrals to other community agencies.

● Collaborated with court ordered programs and voluntary programs to refer outpatient treatment and

emergency therapy.

● Primary responder in Crisis hotline regarding individuals with mental health emergencies.

● Assisted with de-escalating agitated clients in the community, school settings, inpatient settings and

various other community locations.

● Utilized trauma informed care techniques.

PUBLICATIONS

Barreca, L., Brownfield, C., Castillo, M., & Freimuth, M. (2013). Mental health providers’ evaluation

and treatment of alcohol misuse and substance dependence. The Addiction Network, Spring, 17-19.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Knetig, J.A., Freimuth, M., Boles, D., Barreca, L., Derouin, E. & Castillo, M. (2011). Alcohol Use

Problems: How and When do Mental Health Providers Intervene ? Fielding Graduate University

Winter Session Santa Barbara, CA.

Brownfield, C., Castillo, M., Barreca, L., & Freimuth, M. (2012). Exploratory Study: Mental Health

Practitioners Approaches to Treating Harmful and Substance Dependent Alcohol Use. Association

of Psychological Science 24th Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.

Castillo, M., Tally, D., & Greene, A. (2012). Mentoring Minority Students at Fielding Graduate

University. Fielding Graduate University Summer Session, Alexandria, VA.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Fielding Graduate University

Dissertation Title: “How Latina Supervisors with Organizational Power Experience their Solo Status in a

Mixed Ethnic and Mixed Gender Workplace Setting”

Chair: Kjell E. Rudestam- Conferred 2017

Fielding Graduate University Supervisor: Marilyn Freimuth, Ph.D.

Research Assistant September 2009-August 2010

Alcohol Use Problems: How and When do Mental Health Providers Intervene

Fielding Graduate University Supervisor: Marilyn Freimuth, Ph.D.

Research Assistant August 2011-May2012

Exploratory Study: Mental Health Practitioners Approaches to Treating Harmful and Substance

Dependent Alcohol Use.

Fielding Graduate University Supervisor: Anthony Greene, Ph.D.

Research Assistant January 2011-July 2011

Mentoring Minority Students at Fielding Graduate University.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, awarded 2017, Fielding Graduate University (FGU)

Santa Barbara, CA

M.A. Clinical Psychology, awarded 2012, Fielding Graduate University

Santa Barbara, CA

M.S. Human Services with Emphasis on Organizational Leadership and Management, awarded 2003,

Springfield, MA

B.A. Chicano Studies, awarded 1996, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Madison, WI

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