Megan Cochran, LMSW
Martin,TN
Summary
Results-oriented School Social Worker adept at building positive relationships with students to help develop necessary academic and social skills. Collaborates with teachers and families to support progress. Strategic planner and decisive leader.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Weakley County Schools
Dresden, Tennessee
12.2022 - Current
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions with students to discuss social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Provided crisis intervention services for students in need of immediate assistance.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement appropriate interventions for students facing social or academic difficulties.
- Assisted in the development of IEPs for students with special needs.
- Monitored student progress through regular meetings with faculty members and by reviewing student records.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss current events affecting the school community.
- Counseled parents about their children's behavior problems and provided referrals when necessary.
- Served as an advocate for students who are victims of neglect or abuse.
Mental Health Therapist
Kelly Counseling
Union City, TN
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Conducted assessments to diagnose mental illness, develop treatment plans and monitor progress.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists and other professionals to coordinate care for clients.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills, setting goals and improving communication.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on client's needs and preferences.
- Maintained accurate records of client sessions, treatments and progress using an electronic health record system.
- Assessed family dynamics and relationships that may be impacting a patient's mental health condition.
Family Intervention Specialist
Youth Villages
Paris, TN
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided individual and family therapy to clients in a variety of settings.
- Developed and implemented intervention plans for families in crisis.
- Facilitated group interventions to help participants build healthy relationships.
- Assisted with referrals to community resources and services.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, identify needs, and develop treatment plans.
- Collaborated with other professionals, such as social workers, psychiatrists, attorneys, and probation officers.
- Coordinated case management activities with outside agencies to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and outcomes using electronic health records.
- Provided crisis intervention services when appropriate during home visits or phone calls.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Tennessee At Martin
Martin08-2019
Some College (No Degree) -
Southwest Community College
MemphisSkills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Mental Health Assessment
- Crisis Intervention
- Individual Counseling
- Verbal and written communication
- Family Support
- Organizational abilities
Certification
- Cognitive Behavior Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS) Certification
- Safety Care Trainer Certification
- Functional Behavior Assessments (currently enrolled in training)
- Licensed Master's Social Worker
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Social Worker
Weakley County Schools
12.2022 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
Kelly Counseling
05.2022 - 11.2022
Family Intervention Specialist
Youth Villages
05.2021 - 12.2021
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Tennessee At Martin
Some College (No Degree) -
Southwest Community College
- Cognitive Behavior Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS) Certification
- Safety Care Trainer Certification
- Functional Behavior Assessments (currently enrolled in training)
- Licensed Master's Social Worker
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