Melanie Stargell Email & Phone Number

Upper Marlboro, Md, Us

Lanham, Maryland, United States

Towson, Maryland, United States

- Manages a weekly caseload of 18-20 clients per week- Assess and provide therapy, counseling, intervention, and/or education to clients in a professional manner - Provide clinically appropriate treatment based on mental health assessments and treatment plans - Complete timely and accurate documentation

Greenbelt, Maryland, United States

• Determines whether the client is appropriate for agency services, determines the needed level of care, refers (internal or external) to the appropriate level of care;• Establishes a treatment plan, with client participation, which specifies treatment structure, outcomes, goals, and objective; • Provides counseling and community-based intervention to individuals, couples, and families in the group or individual settings, within the framework of the treatment plan; monitors progress.• Provides mental health crisis intervention as needed; • Provides a number of treatment modalities to include cognitive behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, and behavior modification plans;• Participates in consultations, case conferencing and peer reviews;• Maintains a record of the case(s) by documenting services and progress of clients.

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States

 Planned, developed, and evaluated the components of the Mental Health and Adult Drug Court Programs;  Acted as a liaison among the court staff, legal representation, executive and community partners and program participants including organizing and conducting community presentations;  Supervised 5 Case Managers including assigning cases for case management, reviewing case management paperwork, individual service plans and personnel matters as assigned for these employees;  Conducted grant research, writing, management, and periodic performance reporting;  Submitted the annual grant application for submission to the Administrative Office, then verify other funding sources to support programs; Provided accurate and timely submission of quarterly financial and statistical reports to grant making agencies for which the program is a recipient; Developed and implemented strategic plans that meet the programs long-term goals and objectives; Composed policies, procedures, goals, objectives, mission statements, etc for use in informational brochures, presentations, and grants;  Coordinated and approve Problem Solving Court expenditures; Coordinated and facilitate interdisciplinary training for team members;  Identified service gaps and develop community resources  Strategized plans for potential expansion of the Mental Health and Adult Drug Court programs.

Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Mental Health Court Case Manager (March 2019-Current)• Initiates the necessary forms and completes process to execute the release of an individual on Mental Health Pre-Trial Release;• Reviews case files and ascertains any additional information required for individuals to be released on Mental Health Pre-Trial Release (verify address, contact victim, coordinates courtesy supervision by other jurisdictions);• Maintains an active caseload of 50-60 participants; • Monitors and documents participants compliance/non-compliance with imposed conditions of release;• Represent the Department of Corrections Case Management unit weekly in Mental Health court to discuss pertinent information in regards to defendants;• Submits appropriate correspondence and notification to Court Clerk’s offices to ensure program compliance and participant’s status are incorporated into participant’s files and/or reviewed for court action;• Trains and supervises new case managers. Pre-Trial Investigator (November 2016 – March 2019)• Researched and conducted criminal histories utilizing systems including—Computer Information Management Systems (CIMS), Inmate Accounting System, Warrants, NCIC (National Crime Information Center), CJIS (Criminal Justice Information System), FBI and MILES;• Composed Pretrial Summary Reports detailing investigation findings for multiple agencies, executives, and supervisors including—the Bond Hearing judge, State’s Attorney, Office of the Public Defender, Division Chief for Population Management, Classification Unit, and Case Management;• Represented the Pretrial Unit by orally presenting pretrial investigation findings in court;• Coordinated with outside law enforcement agencies to verify pending cases, probation, parole, etc.;• Assisted and trained new personnel;• Maintained the leave and overtime schedule for the Pretrial Unit (6-8 investigators).

Lanham, Maryland

• Assisted in the development and implementation of supported employment outcomes for individuals with intellectual disabilities;• Recruited, interviewed, and selected staff and individuals for programs;• Trained, supervised, and monitored five Employment Specialists;• Assisted with the completion of time cards, production sheets, daily service sign-offs and other required documentation;• Facilitated wrap-around team meetings to enlist existing supports in determining and meeting service objectives and to identify additional resources and supports;• Planned, developed, and evaluated the efficacy of the Supported Employment program;• Oversaw and procured contracts, to include production scheduling, quality control, and the establishment of pricing guidelines and labor rates;• Networked and engaged with local businesses and community stakeholders to identify employment needs.

• Implemented employment support services to consumers who had been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury and/or psychiatric illness;• Developed job search and interview skills, promoted career decision-making, established and maintained good working relationships with various community employers and service providers;• Referred and collaborated with treatment providers and other service providers regarding consumer needs which may impact on job placement, stabilization, and/or ongoing job retention;• Updated consumer’s electronic medical records with progress notes, referrals, assessments, and other notes as needed.

Upper Marlboro, Maryland

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the Program Services Department assisting with such tasks as the handling of information requests and treatment /classification operations • Interview inmates to assess current and future needs to aid in successful reentry into the community • Facilitate referrals to in-house and community services based on inmates needs

La Plata, Maryland

• Assisted children with mental illness, emotional or behavioral issues, to develop, enhance, and/or retain psychiatric stability and/or social competencies• Maintained an active caseload between 16-23 consumers by meeting with them individually to address clinical concerns or psychiatric emergencies• Developed behavioral interventions to address specific client needs.• Facilitated referrals to outside agencies as needed

• Administered and scored evaluation instruments and intelligence quotient (IQ) tests such as the TONI-3, KBIT, BASC, WAIS-III• Observed clients in initial counseling sessions• Office duties included but not limited to answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, patient insurance authorizations, filling, etc

• Planned and supervised daily activities and interactions of the students• Provided academic and social guidance to twelve (12) high school students • Motivated students to strive for success and excellence during the academic component of the program

Master'S Degree, Mental Health Counseling

Master'S Degree, Forensic And Legal Psychology, 3.39

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Psychology