Gloria Hamelin
Lanham,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented and culturally competent Mental Health Professional dedicated to maximizing the potential, strengths, and independence of individuals served. Seeking a dynamic leadership clinical role that will allow for applying extensive skills, knowledge, and leadership abilities to improve treatment outcomes. Extensive experience in leading and mentoring teams, integrating evidence-based practices, and fostering a collaborative environment to support diverse populations in achieving their fullest potential.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist II
Montgomery County Govt.
12.2022 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, mental health diagnostic evaluations, and treatment plans that are congruent with the needs of the population served
- Coordinates referrals and provides appropriate linkage for clients to community services
- Participate in, or lead, cross-functional, cross-unit service integration meetings and conferences concerning the needs of, and treatment plans, for individuals
- Facilitate individual, family, and group therapy and crisis intervention using evidence-based treatment modalities
- Participate in an interdisciplinary treatment team to propose and develop strategies and interventions that improved client treatment outcomes
- Collaborate with staff in social, mental health, health, education, and other governmental units and agencies to help meet the needs of the population served
- Engage in advocacy activities that help promote the well-being of the population served
- Participate in special projects, including the revision of program policies and procedures, and the development and implementation of new policies
- Prepare and maintain case records, using automated recordkeeping systems
- Prepare pertinent court documentation and testify as appropriate
Licensed Mental Health Therapist – Parttime
BTST Services
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Completed biopsychosocial assessments upon admission and developed treatment plans and treatment plan reviews that were congruent with the client’s needs
- Completed Child, Adolescent, and Adult psychiatric diagnostic evaluations
- Facilitated individual, group, and family therapy to clients and their families using CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based treatment interventions
- Identified clients with urgent mental health conditions and made the appropriate referrals that are congruent with the client's needs
- Maintained and updated professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education and professional development
- Maintained regular communication verbally and in written form with client family members or guardians and caseworkers (as applicable) to ensure continuity of care
- Participated in an interdisciplinary treatment team to propose and develop strategies and interventions that would promote excellent therapeutic outcomes
- Maintained timely, and accurate documentation of services provided using the EMR
- Attended scheduled clinical staff supervisions and training
Senior Behavioral Health Therapist
Adventist HealthCare
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Completed biopsychosocial assessments upon admission and developed treatment plans and treatment plan reviews that were congruent with the client’s needs
- Facilitated individual, group, and family therapy to clients and their families using CBT, DBT and other evidence-based treatment interventions
- Oversaw and participated in involuntary admission court hearings
- Coordination with the interdisciplinary team, referral sources, and community resources after care and supportive services to ensure a successful discharge planning process
- Participated in an interdisciplinary treatment team to propose and develop strategies and interventions that would promote excellent therapeutic outcomes
- Maintained collateral contacts with the client’s circle of support including outside therapist, physicians, schools, and community referral sources to ensure seamless transition after discharge
- Maintained timely, and accurate documentation of services provided using the EMR
- Attended scheduled clinical staff supervisions, and training
- Due to unit closure
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Advanced Behavioral Health
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted individual, family, and group therapy sessions to support clients in improving psychosocial functioning
- Completed Child, Adolescent, and Adult psychiatric diagnostic evaluations
- Maintained appropriate documentation of clinical and counseling encounters, including all necessary billing information
- Identified clients with urgent mental health conditions and made the appropriate referrals that are congruent with the client's needs
- Maintained and updated professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education and professional development
- Maintained regular communication verbally and in written form with client family members or guardians and caseworkers (as applicable) to ensure continuity of care
- Engage in ongoing individual and clinical supervision to improve clinical and administrative outcomes
- Clinical Internship
Education
Doctor of Psychology - Human And Organizational Psychology
Touro University
Los Alamitos, CA12-2024
Skills
- Grief counseling
- Individual and Family counseling
- Suicide prevention
- Self-harm prevention
Comprehensive clinical assessments
Cross-functional service integration
Program expenditures and budget oversight
Data collection and reporting
Rights advocacy and compliance
Program management and supervision
Program and policy development
Service delivery monitoring
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association (ACA).
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Maryland Counseling Association (MCA)
Certification
National Certified Counselor (NCC).
Board Certified Telemental Health Professional (BC-TMH).
Human Services Board Certified Professional (HS-BCP).
CPR/ First Aid
Languages
Swahili
Professional Working
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist II
Montgomery County Govt.
12.2022 - Current
Senior Behavioral Health Therapist
Adventist HealthCare
05.2022 - 10.2022
Licensed Mental Health Therapist – Parttime
BTST Services
09.2021 - 12.2022
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Advanced Behavioral Health
07.2021 - 04.2022
Doctor of Psychology - Human And Organizational Psychology
Touro University
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