Melonie Singleton

Psychotherapist in Private Practice at Bright Path Counseling and Consulting, LLC
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States, GE
Languages
  • Spanish -

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Credentials

  • Registered Play Therapist
    Association for Play Therapy
    Feb, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
    Georgia Secretary of State
    Sep, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • CPR/First Aid
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    Sep, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • Volunteer Management
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  • Youth Mental Health First Aid
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Experience

    • United States
    • Mental Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Psychotherapist in Private Practice
      • Jan 2021 - Present

      I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with training and experience in Telemental Health, TelePlay Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), and Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT). I graduated from the University of Georgia where I obtained both my Bachelors Degree and a Masters Degree of Social Work. Currently, I am receiving training and supervision to become a Registered Play Therapist through the Association of Play Therapy. Show less

    • United States
    • Mental Health Care
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Behavioral Therapist
      • May 2019 - Sep 2021

      Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and update assessments as necessary. Create treatment plans that utilizing Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timely goals. Complete ANSA/CANS, CSSRS, PHQ9 and GAD7 assessments upon intake and update as necessary. Plan, implement and facilitate weekly clinical groups based in DBT, CBT and play therapy techniques. Provide individual counseling for clients utilizing DBT, CBT and play therapy techniques. Create GIRPP notes for each session with clients. Ensure authorization by completing required CMO and CONNECTS requests. Complete documentation in a thorough and accurate manner that results in approval for services, maintaining a low number of failed claims. Show less

    • Case Manager
      • Aug 2017 - Dec 2018

      Manage a caseload of clients referred by the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) to Impact Counseling and Consulting for various services. Offer parenting sessions for families involved with Athens-Clarke County DFCS. Serve as a Behavior Aid for youth involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Completed online training required to work with clients referred by DFCS including Safe Sleep, HIPAA HITECH, Workplace Violence, Wraparound, and Agency Requirements. Document all work and weekly submit reports to supervisor. Show less

    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Coordinator
      • Sep 2016 - Jul 2017

      I served my second year as an AmeriCorps with the "I Have a Dream" Foundation of Boulder County. In this position I had the great privilege of working with at-risk Middle and High School students. Program Coordinators support students by helping to address their academic, socio-emotional, and mental health needs. I served my second year as an AmeriCorps with the "I Have a Dream" Foundation of Boulder County. In this position I had the great privilege of working with at-risk Middle and High School students. Program Coordinators support students by helping to address their academic, socio-emotional, and mental health needs.

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Volunteer Services Coordinator - AmeriCorps National Service Member
      • Sep 2015 - Jul 2016

      Volunteer recruitment, training and management Community Outreach Fundraising Advocacy and Awareness Social and Digital Media Management and Marketing Construction and Repairs Office Work Volunteer recruitment, training and management Community Outreach Fundraising Advocacy and Awareness Social and Digital Media Management and Marketing Construction and Repairs Office Work

    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Student
      • Jan 2011 - May 2015

      I obtained my Bachelor of Social Work at the University of Georgia. As a student at UGA I gained valuable experience in the field of social work through a year long internship with Children First, Inc. In this position I was able to develop skills in community outreach, fundraising, volunteer coordination and training, networking, investigation and advocacy. I continue to volunteer as a Court Appointed Special Advocate through this wonderful non-profit organization. I obtained my Bachelor of Social Work at the University of Georgia. As a student at UGA I gained valuable experience in the field of social work through a year long internship with Children First, Inc. In this position I was able to develop skills in community outreach, fundraising, volunteer coordination and training, networking, investigation and advocacy. I continue to volunteer as a Court Appointed Special Advocate through this wonderful non-profit organization.

Education

  • The University of Georgia
    Master of Social Work - MSW, Social Work
    2018 - 2019
  • The University of Georgia
    Bachelor's, Social Work
    2013 - 2015
  • University of North Georgia
    2011 - 2013

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