High Point & Affiliated Organizations
Melissa Pentowski has a diverse range of work experience. Melissa currently works at High Point & Affiliated Organizations as the CSS Clinical Director, where they focus on enhancing quality patient care and ensuring program compliance. Prior to that, they held the role of Director of Compliance within the same organization, where they worked on program compliance and regulatory standards. Melissa also worked as the ATS Clinical Director, managing an inpatient co-ed Acute Treatment Services unit. Before joining High Point, Melissa worked at Bridgewater State Hospital as a Social Services Professional and as an Intern. Melissa also worked as a Clinician at High Point & Affiliated Organizations. Melissa has previous experience as a Graduate Assistant and Writing Consultant at Bridgewater State University. Melissa began their career as a Beauty Advisor at Ulta Beauty and as a Sales Associate at Victoria's Secret Pink.
Melissa Pentowski holds a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Psychology from Bridgewater State University, which they obtained between 2017 and 2019. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Psychology from the same university between 2013 and 2016. Additionally, they have obtained certifications in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education and in Adult CPR/AED from ProTrainings in September 2022.
High Point & Affiliated Organizations
High Point’s mission is to prevent and treat substance use disorders and mental illness. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life. We offer a full continuum of inpatient, outpatient, shelter, and residential care for children, adults, and adolescents. Our services include outpatient clinics, detox, clinical and transitional support services; Section 35 services, permanent housing for individuals and families in recovery, residential recovery homes, Opioid Treatment Programs, Community Support Services (CSP), Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI), School Based Services, Prevention Services, and three family emergency homeless shelters in Taunton, New Bedford, and Fall River. High Point also has campuses in Brockton, New Bedford, and Plymouth. Clients, regardless of where and when they enter our system, are effortlessly referred for services- based on their need- throughout our continuum (or to an outside provider, if deemed appropriate) to assure quick access to continuity of care. Adults, children, and adolescents (in addition to their families) can therefore transition through every level of care without encountering barriers, thereby ensuring that both their needs are met.