Megan McGraw
Lake City,FL
Summary
A highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Responsible and motivated graduate student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapeutic Mentor
Chrysalis Health
Lake City, FL
09.2023 - Current
- Provided individualized therapeutic mentoring to youth and young adults.
- Assisted clients in developing life skills, including problem-solving, communication, decision-making, anger management, self-esteem building and conflict resolution.
- Conducted assessments of clients' needs and progress towards goals.
- Maintained accurate case notes to document client interactions and progress reports.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to develop effective interventions for clients based on assessment results.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case updates and strategies for working with clients.
- Provided crisis intervention when needed.
- Monitored client activities outside of therapy sessions to ensure compliance with treatment plan objectives.
- Offered families diverse resources and support for coping responses, skill-building and education on conditions and interventions.
- Educated families on how best to provide a supportive environment for their loved one's recovery process.
- Helped patients understand appropriate behaviors and responses using behavior modeling.
Art Therapy Intern
Joe's Art Time
Tampa, FL
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Developed mutually trusting, long-range relationships with families, using client-centered approaches.
- Supported administrative needs of therapy staff by gathering and organizing documents and materials.
- Performed therapy sessions with a well-coordinated and safety-oriented approach.
- Promoted client awareness and growth with therapeutic interventions.
- Utilized empathy and active listening to build relationships with clients.
- Utilized meditation, and guided imagery with patients and families.
- Employed multiple art mediums to encourage client expression and creativity.
- Utilized various modalities to facilitate client awareness, growth, and change.
- Helped clients set short-term goals to support overall therapeutic objectives.
Palliative Care Coordinator
Empath Health
Clearwater, FL
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Managed changes in integrated healthcare delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping the focus on the quality of care.
- Administered fiscal operations for accounting, budget planning, authorizing expenditures, and coordinating reporting.
- Assessed the need for additional staff, equipment, and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Developed medical programs that promoted community health and research.
- Established goals for soliciting funds, developed collection and security policies and coordinated funds disbursements.
Art Coordinator
Department of Veteran Affairs VA
Tampa, FL
06.2017 - Current
- Create group and individual art projects
- Teach skills group
- Educated clients about the benefit of self-expression
- Provide emotional support to population
- Mental, physical, and emotional health through artistic means
Student
PARC, Inc
Saint Petersburg, FL
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Working directly with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to promote life long learning.
Military/Team Leader
U.S. Army, United States Government
04.2003 - 02.2008
- Developed and led training programs in preparation for combat
- Trained in the use of tear gas and explosives
- Employed, fired and recovered anti-personnel and anti-tank missions
- Wrote office job descriptions and directives
- Served as custodian of classified documents
- Prepared documents for destruction
- Communicated urgent orders and directions effectively to team of 12 personnel
- Operated and maintained equipment worth $250,000 in contaminated areas
- Documented and processed classified materials.
Education
Master of Arts - Art Therapy
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Terre Haute, IN12.2025
Bachelor's - Art Therapy
The University of Tampa
12.2019
Skills
- Conflict Resolution (9 years)
- Critical Thinking (10 years)
- Interpersonal Skills (10 years)
- Team Building and leadership (8 years)
- Creativity (9 years)
- Creativity
- Military Service
- Branch: United States Army
- Rank: E5
Timeline
Therapeutic Mentor
Chrysalis Health
09.2023 - Current
Art Therapy Intern
Joe's Art Time
01.2023 - 05.2023
Palliative Care Coordinator
Empath Health
02.2020 - 06.2020
Student
PARC, Inc
01.2019 - 05.2019
Art Coordinator
Department of Veteran Affairs VA
06.2017 - Current
Military/Team Leader
U.S. Army, United States Government
04.2003 - 02.2008
Master of Arts - Art Therapy
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Bachelor's - Art Therapy
The University of Tampa
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