Megan N. Beeley
Newfield
Summary
Experienced mental health counselor with 10 years in the field, working with community partners to offer holistic support. Proficient in therapeutic methods and client evaluations, focusing on dual-diagnosis counseling. Utilizes evidence-based strategies to create tailored treatment plans for client progress and well-being. Skilled in empathetic communication and fostering a supportive atmosphere for client growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Family & Children's Counseling Svcs of Cortland Co
05.2023 - Current
- Established a safe environment for clients to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgment or retribution.
- Continually updated professional knowledge by attending trainings and workshops related to advancements in the field of mental health counseling.
- Implemented self-care practices for personal wellbeing and modeled healthy coping strategies for clients to emulate in their own lives.
Primary Addiction Counselor
Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing and implementing tailored treatment plans for each individual.
- Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
- Developed professional relationships with referring agencies to improve communication related to intakes and to increase business for facility.
Addiction Counselor
Alcohol & Drug Council Of Tompkins County
02.2014 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to determine effective combination of therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, quickly responding to emergencies and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
- Developed customized aftercare plans for discharged clients, ensuring they had access to ongoing support services upon completion of formal treatment programs.
- Assessed and treated patients through various addictions, making referrals for comorbid conditions.
Education
Mental Health Counseling -
New York University – Steinhardt School
05.2023
Forensic Human Services - undefined
Empire State College
05.2020
Chemical Dependency Counseling - undefined
Tompkins Cortland Community College
12.2013
Human Services & Exercise Science - undefined
Virginia Commonwealth University
05.2012
Human Services & Chemical Dependency - undefined
Corning Community College
05.2009
High School Diploma - undefined
Dundee Central School
06.2005
Skills
- Establishing connections
- One-on-one and group counseling
- Patient-centered treatment planning
- Accurate clinical documentation
- Comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluations
- Cultural awareness
- Evidence-based therapeutic interventions
- Substance use intervention assistance
- Collaborative teamwork across disciplines
- Motivational interviewing
- Skilled in addressing dual diagnoses challenges
Certification
- Moral Reconation Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Family & Children's Counseling Svcs of Cortland Co
05.2023 - Current
Primary Addiction Counselor
Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services
08.2018 - 09.2020
Addiction Counselor
Alcohol & Drug Council Of Tompkins County
02.2014 - 05.2018
Forensic Human Services - undefined
Empire State College
Chemical Dependency Counseling - undefined
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Human Services & Exercise Science - undefined
Virginia Commonwealth University
Human Services & Chemical Dependency - undefined
Corning Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Dundee Central School
Mental Health Counseling -
New York University – Steinhardt School
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