Michelle commander
Fortville
Summary
Dynamic mental health professional with extensive experience in addiction and mental health, specializing in crisis intervention and dual diagnosis treatment. Proven ability to enhance client engagement through motivational interviewing and effective treatment planning. Committed to advocating for client needs and fostering recovery, resulting in improved emotional resilience and overall outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Addiction Counselor
Advanced Recovery Systems
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted client assessments to identify individual needs and develop appropriate treatment strategies.
- Facilitated counseling sessions aimed at fostering client engagement and promoting recovery strategies.
- Coordinated resources for clients, connecting them with community support systems and rehabilitation services.
- Monitored client progress through regular evaluations, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to enhance recovery outcomes.
Mental Health Professioinal
Centurion Health Services
10.2020 - 09.2024
- Assigned to INCITE/ Mental Health Program
- Assessed Incarcerated individual's mental health needs through comprehensive evaluations and interviews.
- Developed individualized treatment plans tailored to specific client goals and challenges.
- Executed crisis intervention strategies to ensure incarcerated individuals safety during emergencies. Including providing suicide risk assessments, suicide placement and daily suicide follow up.
- Provided ongoing therapeutic interventions to promote emotional resilience and recovery.
- Evaluated Incarcerated individuals progress regularly to adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve client engagement and outcomes.
- Educated incarcerated individuals on mental health issues to promote self-awareness and empowerment.
- Participated in case conferences to discuss complex client cases and treatment options including recommendations for housing/ unit transfers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create holistic care plans for patients, addressing both mental and physical health needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive mental health treatment plans.
Mental Health Professional
Wexford Health Services
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Assigned to Restrictive housing unit in correctional setting
- Reviewed restrictive housing assignments based on mental health criteria
- Utilized evidence-based practices to enhance treatment effectiveness and support incarcerated individual recovery journeys.
- Monitored Incarcerated individual progress through regular follow-up sessions, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Advocated for Incarcerated individual needs within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring holistic approaches to care.
- Identified barriers to treatment adherence and collaborated with incarcerated individuals to develop strategies for overcoming challenges to restrictive housing placement.
- Supported incarcerated individuals in developing coping skills to manage symptoms and improve overall functioning.
- Provided targeted therapeutic interventions for clients experiencing a variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety disorders, depression, trauma-related issues, and substance abuse concerns.
- Provided suicide assessments and completed daily suicide follow ups on assigned case load.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02-2016
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Worcester State University
Worcester, Massachusetts, MA05-1997
Skills
- Self-awareness
- Relapse prevention
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Client advocacy
- Motivational interviewing
- Crisis intervention
- Individual counseling
- Group facilitation
- Treatment Planning
- Family therapy
- Client assessment
- Substance abuse education
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Psychosocial assessments
- Clinical documentation
- Substance abuse counseling
Timeline
Addiction Counselor
Advanced Recovery Systems
09.2024 - Current
Mental Health Professioinal
Centurion Health Services
10.2020 - 09.2024
Mental Health Professional
Wexford Health Services
10.2019 - 10.2020
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Worcester State University