Megan Edmonds, LMSW
Lawrence,KS
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Elementary School Counselor with a total of 23 years of comprehensive experience working with children and families. Possesses six years of focused expertise as an elementary school counselor, demonstrating a strong commitment to supporting students' emotional, social, and academic development. Skilled in implementing effective counseling strategies, facilitating group sessions, and collaborating with educators and families to foster a positive learning environment. Proficient in providing individualized support to students facing various challenges, promoting mental wellness, and facilitating conflict resolution. Demonstrates empathy, excellent communication skills, and a passion for empowering children to reach their full potential academically and emotionally.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Counselor
Topeka Public Schools
Topeka, KS
07.2018 - Current
- Counsel students individually or in small groups regarding personal problems they may be facing at home or at school.
- Attend, develop and present professional development activities related to mental health trends within schools.
- Collaborate with teachers to develop effective strategies to address academic and social and emotional issues in the classroom setting.
- Facilitate the General Education Intervention (GEI) process and completed referrals for comprehensive evaluations.
- Site Coordinator for the after-school program; overseeing staff and coordinating student acceptance and program placement.
- Building Leadership Team (BLT) member, taking the lead role for the tiered supports subgroup.
Behavioral Health Therapist
University of Kansas Health System, Marillac Campu
Overland Park, KS
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Facilitated psychoeducation groups to increase knowledge about mental health topics.
- Educated clients on healthy coping strategies for managing their symptoms and emotions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate effective care for clients.
- Facilitated individual and family therapy session, addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma and grief.
Director of Integrated Services
KVC Behavioral Healthcare
Topeka, KS
04.2010 - 05.2017
- Identified opportunities for collaboration between different departments within the organization.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve service delivery across multiple departments.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Partnered with The Department for Children and Families (DCF) to ensure children and families were receiving needed services and resources.
- Coordinated and facilitated ongoing training to ensure staff had the resources and skills to meet clients' needs.
- Regularly reviewed data to ensure the goals outlined in our contract were being met.
Education
Master of Social Welfare - Social Work
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05-2005
Master of Education Leadership - Education Leadership
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KSSkills
- Childhood Development
- Classroom Management
- Referral Coordination
- Special Education
- Advocacy
- Afterschool Program Leadership
- Goal Setting
- Adaptability
- Conflict Mediation
- Team Collaboration
- Crisis Intervention
- Relationship Building
- Staff Supervision
Timeline
Elementary School Counselor
Topeka Public Schools
07.2018 - Current
Behavioral Health Therapist
University of Kansas Health System, Marillac Campu
10.2017 - 07.2018
Director of Integrated Services
KVC Behavioral Healthcare
04.2010 - 05.2017
Master of Social Welfare - Social Work
University of Kansas
Master of Education Leadership - Education Leadership
Kansas State University
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