Michelle Lingle
Monument
Summary
Experienced professional prepared for role of Primary Therapist. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution, and therapeutic communication. Reliable, empathetic, and capable of fostering supportive environment for clients and staff.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Milieu Coordinator
ERC Pathlight
01.2025 - Current
- responsible for facilitating therapeutic groups based on core curriculum
- Provide de-escalation and crisis management
- Provide behavior coaching in the milieu and during meal and snack times
- Communicate relative information to clients team
- Provide documentation on groups, meals and behaviors
Clinical Practicum Assignment
Pauline Boyd Therapy
01.2024 - Current
- Responsible for conducting thorough mental health assessments to fully understand my client's needs.
- Meet with clients in a one-on-one setting, providing a safe and confidential environment for them to share their concerns.
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual client’s circumstances, as well as safety plans to ensure their well-being.
- Meticulous documentation through session notes and monthly summaries, ensuring continuity of care and tracking client progress.
Youth Services Specialist III
Golden Peak Youth Services Center
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Provide supervision, coaching, and mentorship to my team, recognizing their strengths and supporting their development in areas needing improvement.
- Participates in, oversees, and monitors student Individual Growth and Change Plans or other agreed upon Safety and Behavioral Agreements.
- Ability to employ sound judgment and emotional control when dealing with crisis situations and determining appropriate approach and/or resolution.
- Lead Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychoeducational, and problem-solving group sessions for 20 committed youths, facilitating their growth and learning.
Youth Services Specialist II
Golden Peak Youth Services Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Manage the adherence to daily structured programing.
- Document observations and critical incidents that occur in living units using TRAILS.
- Ensure YSS I accountability and provide coaching, mentoring and training.
- Assess and document youth for suicidal, medical, escape risk, special needs and room restrictions.
- Provide individual mentoring to committed juveniles on assigned unit.
Group Leader
Mount Evans Qualifying House/Rite of Passage
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Built positive relationships with clients through active listening and utilizing motivational interviewing techniques.
- Work with adjudicated youth to improve life choices and maximize benefits of the program.
- Assist youth with securing employment and provide interview and job coaching to help them successfully transition back to the community after being committed.
- Guide youth through updating case plans, safety plans and transition plans.
- Built positive relationships with key stakeholders to help meet community needs.
Group Leader
Ridgeview Youth Services/Rite of Passage
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Instituted interactive supervision in a staff secure facility to keep youth safe and secure, whether in the classroom, outside or on trips.
- Facilitated daily group meetings for 24 youth.
- Supervised, trained and mentored 2-4 coach counselors.
- Accurately completed all paperwork, adhering to all licensing requirements.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health
Adams State University
05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Juvenile Justice
Kaplan University
05.2015
Skills
- Communication
- Crisis intervention
- Verbal de-escalation
- Group instruction
- Individual instruction
- Progress reporting
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma-informed care
- Clinical documentation
- Professional boundaries
- Positive reinforcement
- Family engagement
Timeline
Milieu Coordinator
ERC Pathlight
01.2025 - Current
Clinical Practicum Assignment
Pauline Boyd Therapy
01.2024 - Current
Youth Services Specialist III
Golden Peak Youth Services Center
01.2020 - 12.2024
Youth Services Specialist II
Golden Peak Youth Services Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
Group Leader
Mount Evans Qualifying House/Rite of Passage
01.2018 - 01.2019
Group Leader
Ridgeview Youth Services/Rite of Passage
01.2017 - 01.2018
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health
Adams State University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Juvenile Justice
Kaplan University
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