Dr. Melissa Smith PhD, Certified Life Coach, Author,QMHP-A And C

Experience

• 

  Security Forces Inc.

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Officer
• 

  Gates County Board of Education

  May 2006 - May 2008

  Substitute Teacher

  Maintained a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning for mentally ill Middle School students. Established a cooperative relationship with all assigned students in the Middle School setting. Maintained an open line of communication with parents and guardians. Guided the learning process to help students achieve program objectives. Monitored behaviors of all youth in school setting. Planned activities for students to complete in the school setting.

• 

  Adolescent Care Center

  Mar 2007 - Jan 2008

  Psychologist Assistant
• 

  M.A.E

  Jan 2008 - now

  Certified Life Coach, Virginia Notary Public, Qualified Mental Health Counselor A&C
• 

  Pride In North Carolina

  May 2008 - Mar 2009

  Associate Professional Group Home Counselor

  Actively supervised and interacted with group of mentally ill, male and female youths in daily activities according to structured daily schedule. Facilitated activities as needed. Intervened with youth in milieu as needed to encourage healthy, adaptive behavior. Established clear expectations. Set and enforced consequences for disruptive behavior. Instructed youths on daily living skills, including chores and personal hygiene. Communicated and coordinated with all appropriate staff during shift changes. Attended meetings to discuss progress of youths as well as discharge dates. Led group discussions on social skills, hygiene, substance abuse, and boundary issues. Intervened in crisis utilizing approved crisis intervention strategies. Administered medication and completed required documentation. Show less

• 

  UHS-Pruitt Corporation

  Nov 2008 - Jan 2011

  Mental Health Counselor

  Assists in the coordination of male and females aged 11 to 21 years of age. Provides quality intensive supervision of male and female residents in residential treatment facility. Counsels individuals, and groups in seeking optimal mental health. Uses many different types of therapeutic techniques and help adolescents with issues and disorders, including depression, addiction and substance abuse, suicidal impulses, stress management, problems with self-esteem, issues associated with behavioral, mental, emotional health, and family problems. Works alongside other specialists in the mental health field, including psychiatrists, psychologists, teachers, therapists, and case workers by attending treatment team meetings. Completes tracking sheets for each resident and progress notes every shift. Show less

• 

  Baker's Home Inc.

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Mental Health Technician, Psychosocial Rehabilitation Worker Lead
• 

  National Coalition for Youth and Family Servicies

  May 2010 - Dec 2010

  Intensive In-home Counselor

  Completed plans for treatment goals for individuals being provided services. Planned activities to help with various individual goals. Provided counseling to at risk youth as well as family in the home. Communicated with guardians, probation officers, and others to help in the treatment of the adolescent. Participated in trainings and meetings. Completed daily notes on clients using the specified protocol for progress notes.

• 

  Milestone Counseling Services

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Case Manager
• 

  Delta-T Group

  Jan 2011 - now

  Human Services, Counselor Contractor
• 

  Pathways to Life Inc.

  Feb 2011 - Jan 2018

  QMHP Mental Health Community Support Worker

  Encourages adult consumers to participate in independent living skill training, GED classes, Substance Abuse Treatment, ex- offender programs, parenting classes, and other workshops to help them function at home and in the community. Assist consumers with completing documentation to receive employment, housing, and other assistance. Trained newly hired staff.Advising mental health treatment, such as; seeking groups, therapist, psychologist and psychiatrist to gain the ability to interact with others appropriately daily. Schedule, refer and transport consumer to appointments. Complete daily progress notes of each consumer on caseload. Counsel consumer regarding a variety of issues including management of, money, anger, stress and education of medications. Show less

• 

  M.A.E. Services

  Jan 2012 - now

  Owner / Operator
• 

  Qualified Mental Health Professional

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

  Support Specialist
• 

  Hampton Mental Health Associates

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  Qualified Mental Health Professional for Adults and Children

  Attended court cases regarding child, abuse, neglect and custody.Referred consumers to community support for various concerns regarding substance abuse, parenting, housing, anger management, medication management, etc.Counseled individuals regarding various issues including sexual victimization, domestic violence.

• 

  UNISON MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.

  Oct 2012 - Sept 2015

  Qualified Mental Health Professional
• 

  Motivate Assist Encourage Life Coaching/ MAE Services

  Jun 2013 - now

  Certified Life Coach
• 

  Motivate.Assist.Encourage Inc

  Mar 2016 - now

  Chief Executive Officer
• 

  MHSS Supervisor

  Aug 2018 - now

  MHSS Supervisor