Melanie Beacham, Lcsw Email & Phone Number

School Based Mental Health Program

Syracuse, New York

• Conduct intake assessments with families and collateral contacts to collect diagnostic and assessment information that assists in creating treatment goals for the client
• Provide individual and family therapy for students ages 10-15, in the school setting and in their homes
• Provide crisis intervention, as necessary, using de-escalation and suicide assessment skills
• Partner with teachers and other school staff to ensure the best support is provided for the client in the school… Show more
• Partner with teachers and other school staff to ensure the best support is provided for the client in the school setting
• Refer families to additional supports in the community, as necessary

• Conduct care consultations with caregivers, assisting them in creating action plans for future caregiving decisions and providing information on topics such as communication, disease progression, and advanced directives
• Coordinate the Chapter’s Caregiver Support Group program, consisting of 21 groups and 40 volunteer facilitators
• Facilitate caregiver support groups for individuals caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementia
• Provide constituents with requested… Show more
• Provide constituents with requested information and tracked all contacts in Personify, our national database
• Present education programs to community members and other professionals about dementia and related topics

• Conducted care consultations with caregivers and individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, assisting them in creating action plans for future decisions and caregiving
• Provided constituents with requested information and tracked all contacts in Personify, our national database
• Compiled and maintained a list of resources available across the 14 counties that the Chapter covered
• Represented the Chapter at various meetings, health fairs, and other community events
• Assisted with… Show more
• Assisted with the planning of DementiaCare, a daylong conference for caregivers in Central New York Show less

Palermo, NY

• Facilitated individual and group counseling to students, ages 4 to 10, in an educational setting
• Conducted classroom observations for students with behavior or attention needs
• Provided crisis intervention for students during times of need
• Connected families in need to outside services, such as mental health counseling or food banks
• Participated in a School-Based Intervention Team, advocating for students who are in need of extra services
• Participated in action teams… Show more

Rochester, New York Area

• Organized a volunteer and membership base around local and state social and economic justice issues
• Facilitated a group of development volunteers through the Grow to Win campaign; a membership drive
• Maintained donor and volunteer database and paperwork needed for the functioning of a grassroots non-profit
• Participated in lobby visits with local and state elected officials on various issues
• Assisted in the planning of Metro Justice’s Annual Dinner fundraiser, serving… Show more
• Assisted in the planning of Metro Justice’s Annual Dinner fundraiser, serving as the service auction coordinator Show less

Rochester, NY

• Coordinated a 40 student program that connects students with community partners in the Rochester area that are in need of regular volunteer work, while students receive compensation through the Federal Work Study program
• Facilitated correspondence between the Partners For Serving office, the student partners, and our community partners
• Planned and managed orientation, final reflection, council meetings, and other various meetings throughout the semester
• Recruited and… Show more
• Recruited and interviewed prospective student employees
• Organized all paperwork required for the successful running of the program Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Prepared weekly acknowledgement letters for new, renewing, and prospective donors
• Corresponded by e-mail and phone with current and prospective federal club members
• Maintained the donor database with any changes or updates in donor information
• Attended Brown Bag Seminars about the Human Rights Campaign, non-profits, and being a professional.

Rochester, NY

• Handled a case load of 50 probationers with the supervision of a field instructor
• Facilitated required meetings for probationers to check in on the status of their conditions and requirements
• Maintained case files on each probationer, documenting every contact that occurred
• Observed various court proceedings

Syracuse, NY

• Worked with Vera House clients who had experienced domestic violence or sexual assault at an emergency shelter
• Observed calls received through the Vera House Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline
• Participated in group sessions with female survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault
• Observed court-mandated group sessions for male perpetrators of domestic violence
• Attended Domestic Violence Court escorted by a Vera House representative

Master Of Social Work (Msw), Concentration In Community Organization, Policy, Planning, And Administration

Activities and Societies: Member of the Zeta Gamma Chapter of the Phi Alpha National Honor Society Certificate of Advanced Study in.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Social Work And Psychology

Activities and Societies: Treasurer of Amnesty International, Treasurer of Habitat for Humanity, President's Community Service Award.

Advanced Designation With Honors, College Prep

College Preparation Classes, Electives focused on Family and Consumer Science Courses