Megan Montgomery
North Babylon,NY
Summary
Compassionate licensed mental health counselor with several years of comprehensive experience serving inpatient and outpatient communities. Well-rounded and passionate professional, committed to providing effective and empathic support to successfully help clients overcome personal obstacles, and improve well-being.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Journey Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Lindenhurst, NY
11.2023 - Current
- Provides individual and couples' mental health counseling in alignment with evidence-based practices and clinical models.
- Promotes a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore difficult emotions, without judgment or criticism.
- Utilizes psychological assessments and the DSM-5 to properly assess and diagnose clients.
- Embraces an integrative approach, tailoring sessions to best suit the client's unique needs. Focuses on reframing thought patterns, cultivating mindfulness, and encouraging self-care, and self-compassion.
- Completes documentation and updates treatment plans in a timely manner.
- Maintains a caseload of approximately 25 to 30 clients.
- Retains clients throughout the duration of employment.
- Responsible for administrative tasks, such as obtaining and scheduling clients, coordinating and collaborating with other clinicians, and providing referrals.
ACTIVITIES SPECIALIST
Zucker Hillside Hospital
Glen Oaks, NY
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to patients with various diagnoses, including mood and affective disorders, personality disorders, and psychosis.
- Utilized various methods, such as CBT, positive psychology, music therapy, and art therapy, to increase engagement levels among participants.
- Monitored behavior during activities, intervening when necessary to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Conducted weekly assessments to measure treatment goal progress, and engage the patient in safety planning.
- Assisted patients in developing positive coping strategies, and ensured safety while participating in the milieu.
- Adapted program materials as needed for individuals who required additional support or accommodations.
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR-LP
Lighthouse Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC
Valley Stream, NY
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Established trusting relationships with clients through active listening, empathy, respect, and unconditional positive regard for their well-being.
- Created a safe environment for clients to feel comfortable discussing their personal struggles.
- Conducted psychological assessments and gathered biopsychosocial history to determine diagnosis and intervene with appropriate treatment modalities.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans based on client needs, strengths, and preferences.
- Utilized evidence-based interventions, such as CBT, ACT, and DBT, to promote positive behavior changes and emotion regulation.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills to manage stressors associated with daily life challenges.
- Completed documentation in a timely manner.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) - MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
SUNY College at Old Westbury
NY05.2021
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - PSYCHOLOGY
SUNY College at Old Westbury
NY05.2019
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) - LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY05.2017
Skills
- Life transitions support
- Individual counseling
- Couples' counseling
- Active listening
- Motivational interviewing
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Acute populations
- Clinical documentation
- Treatment planning and implementation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Journey Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
11.2023 - Current
ACTIVITIES SPECIALIST
Zucker Hillside Hospital
05.2022 - 10.2023
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR-LP
Lighthouse Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC
08.2021 - 05.2022
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) - MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
SUNY College at Old Westbury
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - PSYCHOLOGY
SUNY College at Old Westbury
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) - LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
Nassau Community College
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