MEGAN NAPP
Point Pleasant,NJ
Summary
LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER CAREER OBJECTIVE Dedicated and versatile Licensed Social Worker and MSW graduate with 3+ years of hands on experience in providing group therapy and one on one counseling services. Particularly skilled in providing direct clinical care to clients diagnosed with co-occurring illnesses such as substance use disorders and various mental health disorders.. Experienced in providing individual and family therapy sessions, and facilitating psycho-educational group sessions. Currently certified as a Licensed Social Worker in New Jersey.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Practice Therapist
New Start Psychological Care
06.2023 - Current
- Provided counseling sessions to adults, teenagers, and families diagnosed with various psychiatric disorders such as, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
- Implemented evidenced-based interventions, such as, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing when evidence supports a modality for maximizing outcomes for a specific diagnoses/individuals.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
Primary Therapist
Legacy Healing Center
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted weekly individual therapy services, family therapy services, and group therapy sessions weekly for individuals with dual-diagnoses’ including mental health disorders and substance use disorders by consistently providing clients with education on the disease of addiction, offer techniques to build client’s interpersonal skills while utilizing client’s strengths, leading to personal growth and recovery
- Maintained an individual caseload of about 13-15 clients at the Partial Care, IOP, and OP level of care and completed daily documentation efficiently and on time Including, Biopsychosocial assessments, ASAM certification forms, weekly individual progress notes, weekly family session reports, and discharge paperwork as needed
- Created individualized treatment plans for each client based upon their specific objectives and goals while utilizing evidence-based interventions to facilitate client’s recovery, improve client’s mental health, ensure client’s safety, and provide client with skills in order to transition to independent living and sobriety
- Engaged and participated in weekly team meetings including clinical supervision and daily staff meetings by collaborating with various team members to provide a positive experience for clients ensuring their success
- Collaborated with client’s family members to gain a better understanding of client’s family dynamics to understand the personal needs of each client while also conducting weekly family sessions with each client and their various family members to provide client with the support of their family, facilitate meaningful discussions between client and their family members in an attempt to improve the relationship, and provide client with external motivators to be successful.
Mental Health and Co-Occurring Counselor & Case
Monmouth Partial Care
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
- Led counseling group to discuss topics such as eating disorders and relationship issues.
- Provided 20+ clients with emotional support, education on various mental health topics, assistance with psychiatric and medical interventions, and connected clients with available local resources.
Social Work Intern
Safe Harbor
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Supervised and observed Court mandated visits between noncustodial parents and their child/children.
- Wrote in-depth Court mandated reports detailing these visits that were used in respective Court cases.
- Experienced the dynamic of Court mandated sessions and the proper documentation required.
- Provided children and their families with a safe and stable environment in order to re-connect.
- Experienced working with diverse families and provided clinical skills when necessary.
- Facilitated “ free play” sessions weekly with groups of children aged 2 to 18.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Criminal Justice
University of Delaware
Newark, DEMaster of Social Work - Social Work
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2021
Skills
- Ability to work cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to function independently, prioritize and organize the efficient use of time
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, family members, responsible parties and allied personnel
- Maintains professional and confidential attitudes
Timeline
Private Practice Therapist
New Start Psychological Care
06.2023 - Current
Primary Therapist
Legacy Healing Center
01.2022 - 05.2023
Mental Health and Co-Occurring Counselor & Case
Monmouth Partial Care
01.2020 - 05.2021
Social Work Intern
Safe Harbor
08.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Criminal Justice
University of Delaware
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Rutgers University
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