Samira Melatyar

Samira Melatyar is a skilled social worker with extensive experience in behavioral health and child welfare. Currently serving as a Behavioral Health Care Manager at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Samira engages with members and families to facilitate care transitions and navigate complex behavioral health conditions, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care. Previous roles include Medical/Behavioral Integration Clinical Care Advocate at Optum, Employee Assistance Program Counselor, and Child Protection Social Worker at Hennepin and Scott Counties. With a Master of Social Work degree from San Diego State University and a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from California State University, Fullerton, Samira has cultivated a strong foundation in mental health counseling, care advocacy, and family services.