Melissa S.
About Melissa S.
Melissa S. serves as the Director of the Leominster Adult Outpatient Center at Community Healthlink Inc. She has over a decade of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and has held various leadership roles in mental health and substance abuse services.
Current Role at Community Healthlink
Melissa S. serves as the Director of the Leominster Adult Outpatient Center at Community Healthlink Inc. She has held this position since 2020. In this role, she oversees outpatient services, focusing on mental health and substance abuse treatment. Her leadership contributes to the center's mission of providing comprehensive care to the community.
Previous Experience in Behavioral Health
Melissa S. has a diverse background in behavioral health, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. She was the Director of Social Services and Utilization Review at Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, she served as a Clinical Care Manager II at Beacon Health Options from 2014 to 2018, and as a Crisis Intervention Specialist at UMass Memorial Medical Center from 2008 to 2014.
Educational Background in Psychology
Melissa S. holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Clinical Psychology from Springfield College, which she completed from 2000 to 2002. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology from Bridgewater State University, studying there from 1996 to 2000. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in mental health.
Expertise in Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Melissa S. has over ten years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts. Her expertise includes crisis intervention and family therapy, as well as extensive experience in diagnostics and clinical supervision. She has worked in various roles, including as a Substance Abuse Counselor Clinician II and Senior Clinician/Substance Abuse/Court Clinician.
Career Timeline and Roles
Melissa S. has held numerous positions throughout her career in the mental health field. She worked as an Emergency Services Clinician and Respite Coordinator at Riverside Community Care from 2005 to 2008. Earlier in her career, she was a Healthcare Specialist at Chamberlin Edmonds for five months in 2004 and a Substance Abuse Counselor Clinician II at David Lawrence Center from 2002 to 2004.