Micaela Devonish Email & Phone Number

Brockton, Ma

· Provides 1:1 counseling for individuals dealing with crisis management, homelessness, addiction, mental illness, domestic violence, and the criminal justice system.· Facilitates group counseling for those in recovery using evidence-based practices including MI techniques, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Harm-Reduction strategies, and Relapse Prevention.· Engages with clinical team and external service providers to best support clients’ needs · Assesses and diagnoses substance use disorders, mental illness, and co-occurring disorders.

Facilitated family, couples, and 1:1 counseling sessions using integrative approaches e.g., CBT, Art Therapy and Trauma-Informed Therapy. Experience with creating clinical documentation, treatment plans, assessment, CANS, discharge summaries and safety planning. I do a lot of work engaging in care collaboration with educators, doctors, counselors, and other natural supports.

Randolph, Massachusetts, United States

· Provide intensive one-on-one ABA services with children that are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder· Assist clients in developing both social, cognitive and behavioral skills· Provide teaching environments for clients, and worked to enable/progress their learning capabilities · Develop interventions and ways that would improve their learning and overall success

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

· Participated in weekly Intake and Group Case Review Meetings to review legal advocacy, attorney representation for survivors, protection from abuse orders and other legal-violence related matters.· Prepared client records with details including intimate-partner violence and client’s abuse history on behalf of the attorneys.· Created a youth centered trauma-informed therapy resource list.

· Provided emotional support, guide, and care for residents under their trauma conditions· Oversaw and monitored resident behavior and safety protocols· Ensured that clients adhered to facilities policies and expectations· Assisted with day-to-day tasks and encouraged residents to complete their daily living activities· Maintained daily housekeeping and prepared dinner meals for the residents· Completed mandated reports on child’s behavior and activity· Observed and regulated students within their classroom and school settings

United States

· Delivered STD test results to Logistics · Handled and organized all of the confidential employee files· Sent out and faxed relevant patient information· Entered various organizational information into quest data system · Represented the company’s policies and values through proficient work performances· Displayed strong interpersonal skills

United States

· Mentored low-income children between ages 12-14 years old, and encouraged them to want to go to college and discover their passion.· Organized lesson plans and activities for the children to explore and participate in.· Assisted with goal setting, career planning and identifying resources· Provided guidance, encouragement and motivation to succeed· Helped students to reach academic goals such as improving grades and pursuing a college degree· Empowered mentee to develop strengths, and a positive attitude towards education and a career path

· Observe and monitor children's play activities· Advocate good, and respectful behavior amongst children· Organized and participated in recreational activities, such as reading, games and painting/drawing.· Assisted in preparing food and serving meals to children· Instructed children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting and toilet habits.

Master'S Degree, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

Undergraduate, Psychology, Bachelors Degree

High School Diploma