Megan Evans
Miami,FL
Summary
Knowledge of family systems concepts and their application Knowledge of child welfare policy and child maltreatment assessment Knowledge and experience in therapeutic techniques with trauma survivors Title IV-E Child Welfare Educational Scholar Extensive experience with children Fluent in English and Spanish. Experienced in Portuguese Extensive travel and experience in cultures of Latin America
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Therapist
CHRYSALIS HEALTH
Miami, FL
11.2021 - Current
- Practice therapeutic interventions with children and their families and adults addressing trauma, bereavement, anxiety, sexual abuse, Attention-Deficit -Hyperactivity/ Disorder, PTSD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, family dysfunction
- Utilize modalities including CBT, TF-CBT, motivational interviewing, talk therapy, play and art therapy
- Introduce meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques to clients
- Completed trainings in TF-CBT, Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention
- Develop Treatment Plans and Treatment Plan Updates.
Therapist
PSYCHSOLUTIONS, INC
Miami, FL
05.2018 - 11.2021
- Practiced therapeutic interventions with children and their families and adults addressing trauma, bereavement, anxiety, sexual abuse, Attention-Deficit -Hyperactivity/ Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, family dysfunction
- Utilized modalities including CBT, TF-CBT, motivational interviewing, talk therapy, play and art therapy
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques to children and their families
- Collaborated with agency psychiatrists.
Full Case Manager
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Miami, FL
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Managed cases for families and children in the child welfare system
- Assessed needed therapeutic services, prepared court documents, case plans, supported families in reunifying their families when appropriate, provided services to children.
English Language Coach and Mentor
ROSETTA STONE
Miami, FL
10.2011 - 10.2017
- Taught English language classes by interactive video to learners world wide
- Mentored learners individually by Skype.
Intern Facilitator (Therapist)
TRAUMA RESOLUTION CENTER Palmetto Bay and Downtown
Miami, FL
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Practiced Trauma Incident Reduction and other techniques in sessions with victims of crime, domestic violence, child abuse, substance abuse and other traumatic experiences.
Child Protective Services Intern
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Miami, FL
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Assisted in child abuse and neglect investigations through home visits, removals and court hearings.
Substitute Teacher and Substitute Administrative Assistant
EPIPHANY SCHOOL
Miami, FL
10.2009 - 05.2015
- Substituted for grades Pre-K through eighth grade in all subject areas Substituted in Office of Religious Education answering phones, preparing educational documents.
Ecclesiastical Notary, ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI METROPOLITAN TRIBUNAL
Miami, FL
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Prepared documents for marriage annulment and translated testimonies from Spanish to English.
Editorial Assistant
BUSINESS WEEK MAGAZINE MIAMI BUREAU
Coral Gables, FL
08.1992 - 03.1993
- Field reporting for Miami and Latin America and managed office.
Paid intern
YMCA INTERNATIONAL
Sorocaba
06.1987 - 08.1987
- Served on team providing hygiene training, recreation and behavioral skills to children living in local favela and local orphanage
- Taught sports to children of member families of YMCA Sorocaba
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Barry University
05.2017
Master of Arts - Journalism
University of Miami
05.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Randolph-Macon College
06.1987
Skills
- Excellent writing and reporting skills
- Individual therapy
- Excellent rapport with children
- Training in Play Therapy
Certification
Mental Health First Aid
TIR (Traumatic Incident Reduction) training
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist
CHRYSALIS HEALTH
11.2021 - Current
Therapist
PSYCHSOLUTIONS, INC
05.2018 - 11.2021
Full Case Manager
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
07.2017 - 05.2018
Intern Facilitator (Therapist)
TRAUMA RESOLUTION CENTER Palmetto Bay and Downtown
08.2016 - 09.2017
Child Protective Services Intern
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
02.2016 - 08.2016
Ecclesiastical Notary, ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI METROPOLITAN TRIBUNAL
08.2013 - 08.2014
English Language Coach and Mentor
ROSETTA STONE
10.2011 - 10.2017
Substitute Teacher and Substitute Administrative Assistant
EPIPHANY SCHOOL
10.2009 - 05.2015
Editorial Assistant
BUSINESS WEEK MAGAZINE MIAMI BUREAU
08.1992 - 03.1993
Paid intern
YMCA INTERNATIONAL
06.1987 - 08.1987
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Barry University
Master of Arts - Journalism
University of Miami
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Randolph-Macon College
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