Michael S. Scotto, Phd (Abd)., Lpc Email & Phone Number

Grand Junction, Co, Us

Provide mental health services via an online platform.

Grand Junction, Colorado, United States

Private Practice; mental health counseling for youth and adults. Conduct individual and family therapies with various ages, lifestyles and diagnosis. Specializing in complex trauma; especially amongst the veteran and first responder community. Develop and write extensive treatment plans for each client. Maintain detailed notes. Develop comprehensive diagnostic summaries. Assess, diagnose and prepare client's for case management.

Grand Junction, Colorado, United States

Performs and documents mental health evaluations, progress notes, individual and group counseling notes as well as suicide watch notes for a population of over 500 inmates. Coordinate with healthcare staff and security staff regarding patients’ mental health care and release dates. Participate in providing educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staff. Possess extensive knowledge of DSM-V criteria

Delta, Co

Works directly with law enforcement agencies to perform clinical functions. Responds to 911 calls in the community to conduct a crisis assessment, intervene, and disposition calls in the least restrictive setting.Follows directions from Law Enforcement (LE) partner with respect to on-scene safety immediately and without fail.Assists LE whenever they come into contact with suspected persons with a mental illness or substance use disorder (SUD).Prevents unnecessary hospitalization or ED use of person with a mental illness or SUD.Responds to calls quickly, conducts an assessment, offers effective and efficient interventions, and coordinates care to allow LE to quickly return to duty.Interviews natural supports to elicit relevant information.Assesses Members treatment needs related to psychiatric, medical, social, and emotional care and follow-up after the event for 72 hours to ensure engagement and access to services.Adheres to professionally recognized ethical standards of care.Determines when to involve medical personnel when medical safety is an issue.Assesses Member’s risk for danger to self, danger to others, and intervenes accordingly.Exercises sound clinical judgment in determining Member’s ability to remain safely in the communityDevelops a clinically sound safety plan in the least restrictive setting, only utilizing M-1, 72 hr. holds when all other options have been exhausted.Develops a collaborative crisis treatment plan that meets the needs of the Member and police.Documents encounters proficiently.Utilizes computer and commonly used computer programs proficiently.Completes documentation same day for each case utilizing precise, accurate, efficient, and coherent clinical writing skills.Completes accurate and precise supporting clinical documentation including treatment plans and LE reports as requestedUtilizes DSM V to accurately provide diagnostic impressionsStaffs case with supervisor prior to clearing the call as needed.

Grand Junction, Colorado

Serve clients from all walks of life, including couples struggling with marital issues, stressed-outcollege students and depressed working professionals. Apply real-life experiences when giving advice and form meaningful bonds with clients. Diagnosing mental and emotional disorders, work with clients on treatment, partner with psychiatrists and social workers to coordinate proper care. Collaborate when referring clients to specific support groups and inpatient treatment facilities.

Division Of Youth Services, Grand Mesa Youth Services Center

Provide mental health and social work services to confined and committed youth and their families. Conduct group sessions regarding anger management, life skills and other topics relating to the positive reintegration of the youth into the community. Conduct family therapy sessions in order to re-establish a positive familial bond. These services aim to overcome familial strife and trauma for the betterment of the entire family. Conduct crisis management daily by utilizing “verbal judo” proficiency to de-escalate a situation while youth are exhibiting PEAK behavior.

Fort Belvoir, Va

Work week consisted of ensuring all aspects of military career were properly finalized. This included medical appointments, administrative paperwork and all other pertinent matters directly related to the United States Army retirement process.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Retired from the United States Army with 100% T&P Disability. Qualified under VEOA, VRA, 30% and Schedule A for Federal Employment. Active Secret Clearance with prior TS/SCI LVL4 CTSA

West Point, Ny

Solely created and implemented the West Point Military Academy Access Control policy. Trained 40 personnel in Rules of Law, Weapons Familiarization/Qualification, and CPR Certification. Managed the physical security and assisted in the planning of building upgrades that ensured compliance with safety regulations and laws.

West Point, Ny

Supervised weapons ranges utilizing Comprehensive Risk Management and regulatory guidance. Coordinated the use of relevant airspace over these facilities. Provided customer support for military units, federal law enforcement agencies and foreign government dignitaries.

West Point, Ny

Supervised all Law Enforcement operations on the military installation. Responsible for writing and sending daily Military Police Blotter, Journal, Serious Incident Reports and Critical Incident Reports. Managed voting assistance program which enabled over 100 Service Members to vote in absentia.

West Point, Ny

Responsible for a 14 person Honor Guard unit conducting VIP military funerals. Head security manager for events attended by 10,000+. Instituted a comprehensive safety program for military motorcyclists to ensure they remained in compliance with established regulations and laws.

Stuttgart Area, Germany

Supervised 9 personnel conducting high risk protective services and physical security operations. Responsible for over $500,000 in high tech surveillance and counter surveillance equipment. Possessed both military and federal law enforcement authority to include statutory arrest authority.

Stuttgart Area, Germany

Supervised 8 personnel in the protection of high risk VIP's throughout Europe. Planned and implemented highly detailed threat assessments. Responsible for $500,000 in high tech equipment, armored security vehicles and communication devices. Advanced training in anti-terrorism tactics and tactical driving. Co-created and implemented the first motorcycle protective services detail in Europe. Served as the the military organization's Special Security Officer and was responsible for providing a reliable and secure means to receive and disseminate Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP) to authorized recipients in the United States government and military organizations.

Fort Lewis, Wa

Customs Inspector: Responsible for inspecting vehicles and shipment containers to prevent illegal or unauthorized materials from being transported into the United States. Ensured items were free of foreign contaminants and predatory organisms. Utilized special x-ray and radiological equipment to exceed established safety and compliance standards.Traffic Accident Investigator: Conducted traffic accident investigations utilizing technical and mathematical equipment. Determined liability and fault ranging from low monetary loss to fatal accidents. Possessed keen observation, problem solving and intellectual reasoning to obtain factual data. Supervised/ mentored 2 subordinates in the theoretical practices of traffic accident reconstruction. Desk Sergeant: Served as point of contact for complaints, inquiries, information, and conducting personal notifications in accordance with established procedures. Reviewed police reports and supporting documentation submitted by the motorized patrols for completeness and accuracy. Instructed 15 personnel on the operation of automation equipment. Responsible for maintaining holding cell's compliance with all regulations, policies and procedures. Monitored Arms/Ammunition/and Explosive storage facilities, money handling, and sensitive facilities utilizing various security systems.Investigations and Drug Suppression: Participated in felony level investigations of drug and weapons trafficking, murder, suicide, theft and undercover operations. Identified, catalogued, collected and stored evidence importance and sensitivity. Assisted in collection and cataloging of forensic evidence to include forensic evaluation of deceased parties. Conducted vast research into the correlation between federal, military and local law in order to ensure maximum reciprocity between partnered agencies.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Clinical Psychology

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi, National Society of Leadership and Success

Phd (Abd), Forensic Psychology

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi, National Society of Leadership and SuccessPhD. in Forensic Psychology

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Forensic Psychology, 4.0 Gpa

M.A. in Forensic Psychology with a specialization in Homeland Security

Bachelor'S Degree, Criminal Justice, 3.68 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Summa Cum LaudeB.A. in Criminal Justice

Master Of Philosophy - Mphil, Forensic Psychology