Megan Boynton
Schoolcraft,MI
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker with experience in Mental Health Coordination. Skilled in providing and implementing mental health programs, conducting assessments, and developing treatment plans of care. Strong leadership skills and ability to provide emotional support to students, their families, and colleagues. Recognized for creating supportive programming conducive to best outcomes for positive mental health and fostering positive relationships. Highly-motivated employee with a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Coordinator
Schoolcraft Community Schools
Schoolcraft, Michigan
12.2022 - 11.2024
- Provided psychotherapy to students with various mental health and behavioral needs.
- Designed plans of care using assessments, social history, and current observations, including lifestyle factors and situational analyses.
- Collaborated with school psychologists, school social worker, teachers, and para-educators, community case managers, and other clinical staff in providing comprehensive collaborative services to students and their families.
- Organized and facilitated regular therapeutic groups addressing emotional regulation and anger management and brief grief therapy.
- Collaborated within the multidisciplinary team meetings to gather baseline information for a plan of care.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations for safety during crisis interventions.
- Assessed risk factors associated with suicide or violence towards oneself or others.
- Coordinated referrals for psychiatric evaluations and psychological testing when indicated.
- Adjusted treatment plans with current interventions and progress updates.
- Utilized a whole-child, whole-family framework to educate family members about support systems.
Student Services Coordinator
Schoolcraft Community Schools
Schoolcraft, MI
04.2020 - 12.2022
- Supported immediate and on-call crisis situations during student escalation and behavioral concerns.
- Ensured program outcomes were met through collaboration with educators.
- Evaluates the necessity and duration of intervention support sessions. Establishes students and their families trust within therapeutic relationships.
- Coordinated with various community and therapy resources, including Wellspring and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
- 504 Coordination - Worked collaboratively with teachers and support team to identify at-risk students. Facilitated TEAM meetings to determine if evaluation processes were warranted. Conducted evaluation processes, obtained required paperwork, and consents. Provided student with ongoing, accommodated classroom support. Worked collaboratively with teacher for determination of appropriate accommodations in compliance with 504 regulations. Proctored students for State Assessments in small group settings as an accommodating support.
- Ensured effectiveness of interventions through collaboration with School Social Worker and Psychologist.
Education
Master of Arts - Masters of Social Work
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI06-2020
Skills
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Counseling and coaching
- Building rapport
- Confidential records
- Safety and risk assessments
- Social skills teacher
- Case management proficiency
- Motivational Interviewing
Certification
- Master Social Worker Limited License - #6851112798
- CPI trained
- Core concepts of Childhood Trauma
Accomplishments
- Letter of Commendation for families and community support alongside female leadership and creation of the Mental Health Coordinator role.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Coordinator
Schoolcraft Community Schools
12.2022 - 11.2024
Student Services Coordinator
Schoolcraft Community Schools
04.2020 - 12.2022
Master of Arts - Masters of Social Work
Spring Arbor University
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