Melissa Ritchie Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

At Rooted Therapy, I help clients explore the underlying reasons for their emotional challenges, which can stem from various sources such as childhood attachment issues or complex trauma across generations.Through individual therapy, I assess and address these root causes, guiding clients toward a new chapter of healing and peace in their lives. I employ evidence-based psychotherapeutic methods that yield tangible results efficiently

Calgary

Works within a multidisciplinary health care team to connect individuals to appropriate care for addiction and mental health needs. Responsible for intake, clinical interviews and screening of clients with addiction and mental health disorders.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Provided clinical psychosocial assessments to legally mandated adult patients facing charges under the Criminal Code of Canada, presenting with a variety of mental health issuesConducted clinical interviews and prepared court-mandated reports for attending psychiatrist in collaboration with the treatment team Worked within a multidisciplinary team and liaises and referred with outside agencies and professionals

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conducted in depth assessments for potential clients of a six-week intensive addiction treatment program in a trauma-informed manner, including immediate risk assessments when necessary; ensuring proper documentation and management of client assessment files.Managed admission day intake procedures, trouble shooting and critical decision making regarding clients’ current issues; made referrals to resident psychologist, psychiatrist, doctor and community agencies as needed. Managed the care of all pre-treatment clients (women from the North-West Territories, women who are pregnant or at high risk of exploitation or safety risk, women who are attending treatment for gambling addiction), including assigning materials, individual counseling and case management. • Managed all assessments and admissions of Correctional clients, including full parole and day parole clients, addressed their needs and risk factors and supported their transition into a community setting, while working within a multidisciplinary team of parole officers and correctional staff including psychiatrists, psychologists and medical staffWorked in a full-time position, as well as casual/on call during this period.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Provided supervision and care for residents in an intensive six-week residential program providing therapeutic individual and group counselling. Provided crisis intervention to residents when necessary.Aided residents in future planning after graduating the program, provided information and feedback on natural supports, community supports and aftercare groups.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Completed 525+ hours of onsite work experience, including assessment, treatment planning and psychotherapy to court mandated clients, including those involved in the sexual offender program (Rocky Mountain Program) Presented psycho-educational material regarding addiction to Rocky Mountain Program participants • Co-facilitated short-term treatment groups in the Rocky Mountain Program, such as the Group Readiness and Relapse Prevention groups; Worked within a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive treatment for a variety of concurrent disorders and mental health issues

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Upheld the academic standards of the Bachelor of Social Work degree program, including a comprehensive understanding of the material presented in each course.Marking discussion posts, responding with in-depth, critical critiques and questions for each student. Offered support and direction in the learning environment. Marking exams and term papers, giving feedback regarding content, critical analysis, various aspects of composition and use of APA formatting.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Maintained a caseload of parolees, providing case management services (e.g. medical needs, social assistance, housing, employment, etc.)Shadowed parole officers, social workers in correctional facilities, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists and nurses in a pursuit to understand the issues inherent in correctional systems and with offenders and parolees. Worked within a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive treatment for offenders and parolees with mental health issues and concurrent disorders

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Supported homeless youth age 16-24 in finding permanent housing in a case management capacity. Identified appropriate amount of support youth needed to maintain a stable housing situation, as well as helping youth achieve other personal goals such as employment, education, etc. Acted as a liaison between families, social services agencies, school representatives, doctors and other professionals involved with the youth. Maintained and developed professional relationships with external agencies and groups such as community associations, landlords, schools, law enforcement and social services agencies.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Provided multi-component treatment to children and adolescents with developmental delays and severe behavioral and mental health problems; provided intensive, individualized treatment within a residential setting (dual diagnosis program, Cottage Seven).Provided support in developing adaptive skills and self-direction for youth and young adults with social competency deficits, emotional and behavioral problems, mental health issues and developmental disabilities and delays. Through teaching and training, youth learned skills to foster independence, self-confidence and problem solving (Interdependent Living Services program).

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Clinical/Medical Social Work

Activities and Societies: Teaching/grading assistantRelated coursework: clinical models, approaches, and frameworks; diversity, oppression.

Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Peer Facilitator "Stepping Up Dating Violence Prevention Program" Research Assistant "Front Line Retention.