Melissa Raab
Placement Diversion Therapist at Liberty Resources- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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LMFT
New York State Department of EducationDec, 2014- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Liberty Resources
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Placement Diversion Therapist
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Jul 2013 - Present
• Provide assessment and intervention in the home for families of youth at risk of placement. • Collaborate with other professionals involved with the family, including (but not limited to) DSS, teachers, probation, individual therapists, and parent advocates. • Maintain timely documentation, including FASPs and progress notes, through Connections. • Serve as a preventive caseworker in families who did not have a caseworker assigned to them. • Write court reports for youth… Show more • Provide assessment and intervention in the home for families of youth at risk of placement. • Collaborate with other professionals involved with the family, including (but not limited to) DSS, teachers, probation, individual therapists, and parent advocates. • Maintain timely documentation, including FASPs and progress notes, through Connections. • Serve as a preventive caseworker in families who did not have a caseworker assigned to them. • Write court reports for youth involved in the legal system and attend all family court matters with the family. • Participate in case conferences for youth and their families as scheduled. • Work an on-call mobile phone every three weeks for families who are experiencing crises.
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Kinship Therapist
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Oct 2012 - Jul 2013
Provided home-based therapy for kinship or adoptive families and children. Reviewed referrals and collaborated with additional family members, youth specialists, school professionals, psychiatrists, caseworkers, family court, and other professionals involved in the family’s care to gather information and provide effective and continuous therapeutic care to children and families. Documented intake assessments, regularly updated treatment plans, and progress notes. Engaged caregivers in a… Show more Provided home-based therapy for kinship or adoptive families and children. Reviewed referrals and collaborated with additional family members, youth specialists, school professionals, psychiatrists, caseworkers, family court, and other professionals involved in the family’s care to gather information and provide effective and continuous therapeutic care to children and families. Documented intake assessments, regularly updated treatment plans, and progress notes. Engaged caregivers in a biweekly support group and provided individual caregiver psychoeducation as needed. Advocated for clients and families as appropriate in various contexts, including school and social services. Clients seen ranged in age from 4 to 68.
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Hillside Family of Agencies
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern
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Feb 2012 - Jul 2012
Worked in conjunction with full-time residential clinician with culturally diverse boys aged 9-17. Presenting diagnoses included depression, mood disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, borderline intellectual functioning, cannabis abuse, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Intervened and collaborated with youth in a variety of systemic contexts, including family, legal/court, child protective services, school, outpatient… Show more Worked in conjunction with full-time residential clinician with culturally diverse boys aged 9-17. Presenting diagnoses included depression, mood disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, borderline intellectual functioning, cannabis abuse, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Intervened and collaborated with youth in a variety of systemic contexts, including family, legal/court, child protective services, school, outpatient behavioral health/chemical dependency services, and social services. Took part in CSE meetings, FASP meetings, family and individual therapy sessions, and treatment team meetings. Documentation included biopsychosocial assessments, service plan reviews (7, 30, and 90 days), and regular documentation of all case contacts and sessions. Show less Worked in conjunction with full-time residential clinician with culturally diverse boys aged 9-17. Presenting diagnoses included depression, mood disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, borderline intellectual functioning, cannabis abuse, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Intervened and collaborated with youth in a variety of systemic contexts, including family, legal/court, child protective services, school, outpatient… Show more Worked in conjunction with full-time residential clinician with culturally diverse boys aged 9-17. Presenting diagnoses included depression, mood disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, borderline intellectual functioning, cannabis abuse, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Intervened and collaborated with youth in a variety of systemic contexts, including family, legal/court, child protective services, school, outpatient behavioral health/chemical dependency services, and social services. Took part in CSE meetings, FASP meetings, family and individual therapy sessions, and treatment team meetings. Documentation included biopsychosocial assessments, service plan reviews (7, 30, and 90 days), and regular documentation of all case contacts and sessions. Show less
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Therapist
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Jul 2011 - Jul 2012
Functioned as an independent clinician under supervision with a primarily underserved and culturally diverse population of individuals, couples, and families. Documentation included initial intake assessment, regularly updated (90 days) treatment plans, progress notes per session, and regular documentation of all contact made with clients, medical providers and other collateral contacts. Ages of clients ranged from 7 to 54 years old. Presenting diagnoses included major depressive disorder… Show more Functioned as an independent clinician under supervision with a primarily underserved and culturally diverse population of individuals, couples, and families. Documentation included initial intake assessment, regularly updated (90 days) treatment plans, progress notes per session, and regular documentation of all contact made with clients, medical providers and other collateral contacts. Ages of clients ranged from 7 to 54 years old. Presenting diagnoses included major depressive disorder (with and without psychotic features), generalized anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder, specific phobia, partner relational problem, posttraumatic stress disorder, dysthymic disorder, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Referred clients to group therapy, psychopharmacology, case management, partial hospitalization, rehabilitation, and other community resources as needed in order to expand the client’s system and maximize their care. Show less Functioned as an independent clinician under supervision with a primarily underserved and culturally diverse population of individuals, couples, and families. Documentation included initial intake assessment, regularly updated (90 days) treatment plans, progress notes per session, and regular documentation of all contact made with clients, medical providers and other collateral contacts. Ages of clients ranged from 7 to 54 years old. Presenting diagnoses included major depressive disorder… Show more Functioned as an independent clinician under supervision with a primarily underserved and culturally diverse population of individuals, couples, and families. Documentation included initial intake assessment, regularly updated (90 days) treatment plans, progress notes per session, and regular documentation of all contact made with clients, medical providers and other collateral contacts. Ages of clients ranged from 7 to 54 years old. Presenting diagnoses included major depressive disorder (with and without psychotic features), generalized anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder, specific phobia, partner relational problem, posttraumatic stress disorder, dysthymic disorder, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Referred clients to group therapy, psychopharmacology, case management, partial hospitalization, rehabilitation, and other community resources as needed in order to expand the client’s system and maximize their care. Show less
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Monroe Community Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Therapist
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Jul 2011 - Jun 2012
Functioned as an independent clinician in this long term care facility under supervision primarily with disabled individuals ranging from 25 to 94 years old. Medical diagnoses seen include spastic cerebral palsy, post-polio syndrome, dementia, traumatic brain injury, renal failure, diabetes, spinocerebellar ataxia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency. Worked with individuals who had disabilities ranging from amputations, loss of motor control, paralysis, and speech… Show more Functioned as an independent clinician in this long term care facility under supervision primarily with disabled individuals ranging from 25 to 94 years old. Medical diagnoses seen include spastic cerebral palsy, post-polio syndrome, dementia, traumatic brain injury, renal failure, diabetes, spinocerebellar ataxia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency. Worked with individuals who had disabilities ranging from amputations, loss of motor control, paralysis, and speech disorders aided with alternative communication systems. Documentation included initial intake assessment, regularly updated (90 days) treatment plans, and progress notes per session. Presenting diagnoses included adjustment disorder, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, major depressive disorder, and bereavement. Collaborated regularly with providers on resident’s care team. Show less Functioned as an independent clinician in this long term care facility under supervision primarily with disabled individuals ranging from 25 to 94 years old. Medical diagnoses seen include spastic cerebral palsy, post-polio syndrome, dementia, traumatic brain injury, renal failure, diabetes, spinocerebellar ataxia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency. Worked with individuals who had disabilities ranging from amputations, loss of motor control, paralysis, and speech… Show more Functioned as an independent clinician in this long term care facility under supervision primarily with disabled individuals ranging from 25 to 94 years old. Medical diagnoses seen include spastic cerebral palsy, post-polio syndrome, dementia, traumatic brain injury, renal failure, diabetes, spinocerebellar ataxia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency. Worked with individuals who had disabilities ranging from amputations, loss of motor control, paralysis, and speech disorders aided with alternative communication systems. Documentation included initial intake assessment, regularly updated (90 days) treatment plans, and progress notes per session. Presenting diagnoses included adjustment disorder, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, major depressive disorder, and bereavement. Collaborated regularly with providers on resident’s care team. Show less
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United Neighborhood Centers
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Child Care Staff
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May 2008 - Jul 2010
Summer staff member. Worked with economically underprivileged children in a variety of settings and activities, to enhance their experiences in areas ranging from creative play and nature to English and mathematics. Was responsible for the wellbeing of a group of children daily and was given experience attending to a variety of children's needs. Specifically worked with children from the ages of 3 to 12 years old. Summer staff member. Worked with economically underprivileged children in a variety of settings and activities, to enhance their experiences in areas ranging from creative play and nature to English and mathematics. Was responsible for the wellbeing of a group of children daily and was given experience attending to a variety of children's needs. Specifically worked with children from the ages of 3 to 12 years old.
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The Child Study Center
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Sep 2007 - Apr 2010
Worked on a for-credit basis under the direction of Dr. Pamela Cole on her research involving emotion regulation in children. Specifically helped to review visits of children, analyze, and enter data for the longitudinal project. Moreover, conducted an original research project based on the longitudinal data for a senior honors thesis. Worked closely with Dr. Cole in order to analyze and draw conclusions on emotion regulation data. Worked on a for-credit basis under the direction of Dr. Pamela Cole on her research involving emotion regulation in children. Specifically helped to review visits of children, analyze, and enter data for the longitudinal project. Moreover, conducted an original research project based on the longitudinal data for a senior honors thesis. Worked closely with Dr. Cole in order to analyze and draw conclusions on emotion regulation data.
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Intern
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Jun 2007 - Aug 2007
Worked under the direction of Dr. Andi Taroli specializing in helping neglected, physically, and sexually abused children. Position involved in clerical work, assisting in a research project, observing cases, and interacting with children waiting to be interviewed and examined. Worked under the direction of Dr. Andi Taroli specializing in helping neglected, physically, and sexually abused children. Position involved in clerical work, assisting in a research project, observing cases, and interacting with children waiting to be interviewed and examined.
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Education
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2010 - 2012
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Master of Science, Marriage and Family Therapy -
2006 - 2010
Penn State University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology with Biological and Evolutionary Sciences Concentration
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