Meagan Wiggins
Waterloo
Summary
Experienced mental health counselor specializing in children, adolescents, and adults. Skilled in individual, family, and group therapy. Implements diverse theoretical perspectives for personalized support. Committed to advocating for underserved populations and creating safe, inclusive environments for clients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LMHC
Pathways Behavioral Health
06.2022 - Current
- Provide both Outpatient and school-based therapy to children and adolescents
- Certification with Board of Education Examiners (BOEE) to provide school-based therapy services.
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Iowa Board of Behavioral Health
- Trained in Adlerian Play Strategies
- Utilizing appropriate therapy techniques based on client’s individual needs; with strong emphasis on trauma informed care, person-centered approach and Cognitive Behavioral therapy.
- Chart, record and update appropriate client documentation including treatment plans and progress notes.
- Cooperation and collaboration with local and area agencies to enhance the treatment process.
- Conduct appropriate patient assessments.
- Completed training in AMSR for Substance Use Disorder Treatment
- Continued education in new techniques and approaches.
Practicum
Elevate- CCBHC
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Observation of clinician technique
- Document patient information including treatment reports and progress notes.
- Chart and record information in client files.
- Efficiently gather information from clients, families and supporting agencies to collaborate with clinician on treatment plans.
- Quick response to crisis situations with participation in crisis observation sessions. Including collaboration with clinicians to refer to other programs and community agencies to enhance the treatment process.
Assistant Coordinator of Evaluation & Testing
Hawkeye Community College
03.2018 - 08.2021
- Responsible for the management of the make-up testing center for the college.
- Administering, proctoring to preserve exam integrity and maintaining records for various exams in the academic, private and government sectors, including Pearson Vue, CLEP, FAA, IDALS, Scantron, Iowa Dental Board, Accuplacer, Certiport, TEAS-nursing entrance exam and State Journeyperson exams.
- Work cross-departmentally to maintain student testing records and establish policy and procedure.
- Created working policy and exam procedures for each exam administered for the department.
- Work with area high school counselors on training and implementation of Accuplacer at their schools.
- Offer guidance to students and public parties on exam results and provide placement recommendations for our college’s students.
- Counsel individuals on options when exam results are not as expected.
- Extensive work with cultural and socioeconomically diverse populations.
- Interim Coordinator January 2020-April 2020
- Created contingency plans during the Covid-19 pandemic to establish a working process for current and future student success.
- Created policy and procedure, working with both the college and vendors to launch virtual testing and proctoring for college closure during the pandemic.
Financial Aid Outreach Advisor
Hawkeye Community College
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Presented financial aid workshops to help groups of students and parents navigate the process of Financial Aid.
- Monitored financial aid awards, per Department of Education guidelines, maintained student records including attendance.
- Preserved confidentiality and counseled students in financial crisis on options and money management.
- Connected students to outside community resources that were available to assist their needs
- Developed workshops for students and staff on budgeting and money management.
- Completion of Mental Health First Aid training in support of at-risk students.
Education
Masters in Science - Mental Health Counseling
Upper Iowa University
05.2022
Bachelors in Science - Psychology
Upper Iowa University
05.2011
Skills
- Evaluation of self-harm potential
- Experience in individual and family therapy
- Skilled in implementing Adlerian play strategies
Certification
- Temporary License Mental Health Counselor, State of Iowa
- License Number 113476
Timeline
LMHC
Pathways Behavioral Health
06.2022 - Current
Practicum
Elevate- CCBHC
05.2021 - 08.2021
Assistant Coordinator of Evaluation & Testing
Hawkeye Community College
03.2018 - 08.2021
Financial Aid Outreach Advisor
Hawkeye Community College
10.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelors in Science - Psychology
Upper Iowa University
Masters in Science - Mental Health Counseling
Upper Iowa University
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