Melissa Ramsbottom Email & Phone Number

Burlington, Vermont, United States

● Engaged in one-on-one therapy services for survivors of sexual assault and domesticviolence using therapeutic modalities including motivational interviewing, internal familysystems, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral and dialectic behavior therapy.● Focused on strengths based approaches and client centered perspectives to promoteepistemic justice, trust, alliance and empowerment.● Facilitated The Healing Journey Group in the Fall and Spring semesters to create adiverse, open space for survivors to join together in community. I structured the five-week curriculum, incorporating discussion around trauma responses, coping mechanisms,boundary setting and grounding techniques.● Provided advocacy support to those involved in legal obligations by attendingCivil/RFA court.● Implemented active listening, grounding techniques and case management throughadvocacy support on the 24/7 hotline.

Burlington, Vermont, United States

● Held the position of assisting clients with goal setting and accomplishing milestonesby supporting their objectives for future success.● Helped guide clients to remove barriers and obstacles in their recovery by usingmotivational interviewing and reflections.● Used a strengths-based approach during individual sessions and group work to helpclients find and utilize their values, assets, and strengths.

Middletown, Rhode Island, United States

Worked as a referral agent with my clients when they were in need of outsideresources such as medical assistance, women advocacy, bus line tickets, etc.● Collaborated with my peer to reestablish documentation guidelines for when reportingclient information during admissions, during counseling sessions and monthly follow upreports.● Provided quality, safe and effective care in a recovery oriented environment that isgoverned by evidence based practice standards.

Fall River, Massachusetts, United States

● Built structure in a group environment by implementing rules and regulations to createharmony on each unit.● Provided a quality continuum of care and support to all people, especially thoseaffected by addiction, by responding to their mental, physical, emotional and spiritualneeds.● Conducted intake assessments in order to fulfill an individualistic treatment plan foreach specific need of each client.● Was creative in leading group therapy sessions that focused on recovery and copingskills.

Columbine Heath Systems Fort Collins Co

WorkLife Partnership is the first nonprofit organization in Colorado to deploy strategic talent engagement and retention programs that deliver proven ROI. This system engages human capital, increases economic opportunity for families through work, protects the bottom line, and builds more inclusive workplace cultures. - Promoted to Associate Navigator to Columbine Health Systems and University of Colorado Health - WorkLife Model Replication Consultanting- Advancing Employee Skills Trainer - Social Care and Health Care sector knowledge

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Social Work

Graduate student at UVM, MSW

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Work, 3.87 Gpa; Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Vice President of the CSU Snowrider Ski & Snowboard Club Member of Fashion Group International at CSU Member.