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MEGAN BROWN

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Broadly experienced and exceptionally creative professional with over ten years of varied social work experience including street outreach, services navigation, case management, community support, suicide and crisis intervention, program coordination, and most recently psychotherapy with individuals, groups, and families. I specialize in the implementation of motivational, trauma-informed, attachment-focused, and person-centered clinical interventions and direct care for people experiencing marginalization, homelessness, and precarious housing.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MSW Student Intern (2nd year)

Albuquerque Healthcare for the Homeless
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Practicing evidence-based approaches and interventions in individual therapy sessions with both established and walk-in agency clients
  • Cofacilitating art therapy groups at the agency's community art studio
  • Practicing solution-focused brief therapy with clients presenting in crisis at the agency's health clinic
  • Conducting bio-psycho-social behavioral health assessments of agency clients using thorough client interviews and standardized screening tools
  • Comprehensively diagnosing and consulting about mental health disorders with assessed clients
  • Thoroughly and efficiently documenting, routing, and billing for client visits and assessments using eClinicalWorks software.

Graduate Assistant

New Mexico Highlands University, Facundo Valdez School of Social Work
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Developing flyers, presentations, and other materials related to marketing and student engagement
  • Co-facilitation of the program's Field Fair event, connecting student interns to agencies seeking students
  • Creating and facilitating Zoom workshops and presentations to assist peer social work students in preparing for field placements
  • Data entry and management for the facilitation of university field program research
  • Assistance with payroll administrative duties for university program staff
  • Organization and data entry to aid in updating of program data, including MoAs, for community agencies participating with student internships
  • Asked to return for this role for three consecutive semesters.

MSW Student Intern (1st year)

Attachment Healing Center
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Shadowing agency clinicians to learn the Healing in Resonance model of treatment
  • Engaging family, individual, and group clients by supporting and applying the agency model
  • Improving physical spaces in the clinic and organizing data and practice tools to improve client outcomes.

Homeless Outreach Navigator

Heading Home / ABQ StreetConnect
08.2018 - 07.2020
  • Conducting prioritized street outreach and engagement of vulnerable individuals
  • Coordinating appropriate housing placement and mental and physical health care for people with complex needs
  • Developing program procedures and tools, such as templates and methods for documenting services
  • Training incoming program staff, consulting on training and hiring procedures, and acting as Team Lead.

Case Manager

Albuquerque Healthcare for the Homeless
08.2016 - 08.2018
  • Managed a caseload of 25 - 30 clients to help improve stability in housing and other life domains
  • Completing DAP notes and billing on service units in a secure medical documentation system
  • Coordinated with diverse community agencies to establish and secure resources and care for clients
  • Accompanied clients to navigate systematic challenges while working toward self-identified and strategic goals.

Program Coordinator

YWCA of the Middle Rio Grande / Henderson House
11.2011 - 12.2015
  • Facilitated client personal development and creative engagement
  • Supervised program staff
  • Coordinated supply acquisition and facility maintenance
  • Revised program guidelines
  • Promoted twice and gained leadership role during four years of service.

Education

Master of Social Work (Clinical) -

New Mexico Highlands University
Albuquerque, NM
12.2023

Bachelor of Science in Psychology -

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
07.2011

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts -

Central New Mexico Community College
07.2009

Skills

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Non-Violent De-Escalation
  • Strong Communication
  • Attentive and Active Listening
  • Suicide Intervention Skills Educator
  • Coordination with Law Enforcement
  • Mathematical Aptitude
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Exceptional Problem-Solving Capacity
  • Strong Leadership Acumen

References

  • Ryan Delaware, LCSW, Director of Behavioral Health Services, Albuquerque Healthcare for the Homeless, ryand@abqhch.org
  • Tamara Thiedeman, LCSW, Field Education Director, Facundo Valdez School of Social Work, New Mexico Highlands University, tthiedeman@nmhu.edu
  • Evan Hughes, LMHC, Family Therapist, Attachment Healing Center, evan@nrguide.com

Certification

NM (Provisional) Licensed Master Social Worker

Timeline

MSW Student Intern (2nd year)

Albuquerque Healthcare for the Homeless
05.2023 - 12.2023

Graduate Assistant

New Mexico Highlands University, Facundo Valdez School of Social Work
01.2023 - 12.2023

MSW Student Intern (1st year)

Attachment Healing Center
05.2022 - 10.2022

Homeless Outreach Navigator

Heading Home / ABQ StreetConnect
08.2018 - 07.2020

Case Manager

Albuquerque Healthcare for the Homeless
08.2016 - 08.2018

Program Coordinator

YWCA of the Middle Rio Grande / Henderson House
11.2011 - 12.2015

Master of Social Work (Clinical) -

New Mexico Highlands University

Bachelor of Science in Psychology -

University of New Mexico

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts -

Central New Mexico Community College

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