Michelle Alterkun

Psychiatric Social Worker at University of Massachusetts Amherst
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Amherst, Massachusetts, United States, US
Languages
  • English -

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Credentials

  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
    Cornell University

Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Psychiatric Social Worker
      • Feb 2019 - Present

    • Psychiatric Social Worker
      • Feb 2019 - Present

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Licensed Master of Social Work
      • Nov 2017 - Jan 2019

    • Licensed Master of Social Worker
      • Jan 2016 - Nov 2017

    • United States
    • Mental Health Care
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Social Work Intern
      • 2014 - Apr 2015

      A caseload of clients with an age range from 4 years old to 14 years old. Conducted individual, family, and group sessions. Completed behavioral health assessments, diagnostic impressions, treatment plans, and progress notes for clients on caseload. Developed treatment plans that align with client strengths, goals, and assessment outcomes. Adhered to confidentiality guidelines. Implemented crisis prevention and intervention strategies with clients as needed. A caseload of clients with an age range from 4 years old to 14 years old. Conducted individual, family, and group sessions. Completed behavioral health assessments, diagnostic impressions, treatment plans, and progress notes for clients on caseload. Developed treatment plans that align with client strengths, goals, and assessment outcomes. Adhered to confidentiality guidelines. Implemented crisis prevention and intervention strategies with clients as needed.

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Case management Intern
      • Sep 2013 - Apr 2014

      • Transport and link consumers to mental health services, physiological health providers, community resources, housing, inpatient and outpatient treatment programs, and social supports though making phone calls on behalf of consumers and direct contact with consumers. • Advocate on behalf of consumers to obtain quality services and care. • Complete intakes, assessments, and create alliances with consumers to help them achieve their goals for healthy and successful living. • Facilitated a group focused on supporting consumers through the volunteer and employment process using a strength-based model. Show less

    • Residential Childcare Worker
      • Jun 2012 - May 2013

      • Provided a nurturing and safe environment for children with psychological and behavioral challenges while providing for the children’s emotional and physical wellbeing. • Took care of children’s day-to-day needs, organized and facilitated on and off campus activities, meal preparation, and helped children work towards their treatment goals. • Certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention. • Provided a nurturing and safe environment for children with psychological and behavioral challenges while providing for the children’s emotional and physical wellbeing. • Took care of children’s day-to-day needs, organized and facilitated on and off campus activities, meal preparation, and helped children work towards their treatment goals. • Certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.

Education

  • Smith College
    Master of Social Work (MSW), Clinical Psychology
    2013 - 2015
  • Trinity College-Hartford
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology; Jewish Studies
    2008 - 2012

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