Michelle Pate Email & Phone Number

-Provided occupational therapy to caseload of over 40 students to increase access and participation in curriculum-By mid-month, completed up to 75% of monthly occupational therapy services as required by IEPs-Maintained student files, services rendered, and goal progress via IEP online and PODS documentation system-Participated in IEP meetings to collaborate on programs and emphasize the role of educationally relevant therapy-Conducted training on occupational therapy techniques for families and staff members -Evaluated students via administration and interpretation of non-standardized and standardized assessments such as WRAVMA and SPM

-Conducted treatment sessions under the supervision of fieldwork educator emphasizing CBT/DBT for individuals with depression, PTSD, schizophrenia, and anxiety; participating in Hall County’s mental health diversion court -Evaluated and assessed patients utilizing both standardized and non-standardized assessments including Tennessee Self-Concept Scale Second Edition (TSCS2), Assessment of Occupational Functioning Interview (AOF), Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), Readiness Ruler, and Weekly Calendar Planning Activity (WCPA).-Effectively collaborated with supports such as family members, program managers, interdisciplinary teams consisting of counselors, case managers, and judges to reduce recidivism of participants helping them become stable, productive members of society.-Assessed patients with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases utilizing informal observation for individual and group interventions-Developed and facilitated group interventions for 9 – 20 consumers including, but not limited to ADLs / IADLs,budgeting, health/medication management, social participation, coping skills, and play. -Completed individual treatment documentation under the supervision of fieldwork educator.

Monitoring health, safety and appropriate and meaningful service provisions for individuals with disabilities while advocating for individual needs as identified. Collaborate with families, natural supports, providers, physicians and other community resources.Facilitate and Assist in obtaining and maintain Medicaid eligibility for individuals we serve while facilitating ISP Meetings.

Greater Atlanta Area

Increase positive awareness of Down Syndrome via empowerment, educational programs, campaigns, etc.Provide hands on interaction with children/families with Down SyndromeCoordinate and oversee events, programs, volunteers and therapies

Greater Chicago Area

Manage home of persons with developmental disabilitiesCompose and implement individualized service plansAssure services specified in service plan are being provided

Greater Chicago Area

Provide therapeutic care for students with severe emotional disturbancesUse counseling skills for de-escalation and crisis interventionCompose and implement individualized treatment plansMaintain daily documentation and data on consumer progress in treatment

Dupage County, Il

Develop meaningful, skill-based curriculum for people with disabilitiesProvide direct supervision to Direct Support ProfessionalsProvide case management for adults with developmental disabilitiesIncludes, but not limited to; needs assessments, treatment/behavior plan, monitor progress, support and advocacy

Master Of Science - Ms

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.)