MELANIE B.

COLBURT
536 Steele Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Tel: 707-526-3910 Cell: 707-477-3551
Email: melaniebcolburt@yahoo.com
WORK HISTORY
Aug 2001
to
Aug 2010 Clinician
Victor Residential,
Santa Rosa, CA
As a member of a day treatment team, the Clinician is responsible for establishi
ng and implementing quality clinical treatment and case management for Level 14,
sub-acute severely emotionally disturbed Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Hearing chil
dren and adolescents.
Facilitated individual, group and family therapy on a weekly basis
Completed ongoing assessments to identify the changes in social/behavioral needs
of clients.
Attended, participated and led multiple meetings, such as Residential/School tea
m meetings, quarterly Treatment reviews, IEPas and psychiatrist consultation.
Documented daily, weekly and quarterly clinical reports.
Acted as on-call, assessing for high risk behaviors and assisting in hospitaliza
tions.
Aug 1995
to
Aug 2001 Residential Services Supervisor
Willow Creek
Santa Rosa, Ca.
Ensured the safety of both residents and staff through direct supervision and ap
propriate management of facility for severely emotionally abused, Deaf/HH/Hearin
g children and adolescents.
Provided ongoing training and supervision for a team of 10 staff.
Closely monitored the progress of each resident and collaborated with Clinician,
Staff and Agency workers.
Responsible for facility budgetary planning and arranged for client transportati
ons needs.
Performed crisis management and on-call administrative duties.
Aug 1994
to
Aug 1995 Safety Officer
Willow Creek
Santa Rosa, Ca 95403
Directly supervised care of the residents.
Ensured daily safety of clients and staff.
Responsible for handling and checking the medications each day.
Supervised, trained, evaluated staff.
Aug 1991
to
Aug 1994 Residential Counselor
Willow Creek
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Ensured the safety of clientas by providing appropriate supervision and interven
tions. Ensured hygiene and physical needs were met. Maintained daily house struc
ture by planning and supervising activities.
Ensured that all daily assigned tasks were completed in a timely manner.
EDUCATION
Aug 2008 to
Jan 2009
Sept 1997 to
June 1998 Santa Rosa Junior College
Sonoma, CA
Interpreting Program for a semester
ASL A, ASL B.
Aug 2001 to
May 2003 Sonoma State University
Sonoma, CA
Master's Degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapist track.
3.5 GPA
Aug 1989 to
May 1991 Sonoma State University
Sonoma, CA
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
3.0-3.5 GPA
Aug 1986 to
May 1989 Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA
Associates Degree
3.0-3.5 GPA
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent in American Sign Language and demonstrates proficiency at various level
s.
CERTIFICATES, AWARDS, RECOGNITION
Earned Employee of the Month in 1993,1994,1995,1997,1998,2000,2003,2004,2005,2
007,2008,2009.
Received Special Recognition Certificates.
Earned Employee of the Year in 1998.
Received Residential Services Supervisor award for outstanding services.

REFERENCES
References are available upon request