Megan Speck
Summary
Respected mental health professional with a proven track record of helping clients improve their mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in crisis management and the coordination of support services for clients and students. Passionate about mental health accessibility and promoting student success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Mental Health Clinician
Self-Employed
06.2022 - Current
- Diagnose mental health, emotional, and substance use disorders and formulate treatment goals for patients using current DSM
- Develop safety plans to minimize crisis risk and intervene with specific procedures
- Demonstrate sensitivity and competence in treating clients from diverse backgrounds
- Collaborate with mental health professionals and community providers to ensure wrap around care
- Establish and maintain referral relations to assist clients in acquiring support
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Norwich University
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Created and delivered suicide prevention and mental health trainings to staff, faculty, and students
- Provided individual, couples, and group counseling to guide clients in areas of social, emotional, and academic needs
- Worked with interdisciplinary academic teams to develop individualized treatment plans
- Responded to crisis situations during non-business hours when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose
Substitute Behavior Interventionist
Essex Westford School District
01.2017 - 06.2021
- Worked with educators and administration to outline intervention plans, establish goals, and develop progress benchmarks
- Assisted students in effectively navigating social and academic environments by building a repertoire of skills
- Implemented behavior plans designed by IEP teams for students with behavioral disorders of other special conditions to help them meet expectations
Clinical Mental Health Counselor Intern
Norwich University
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions
- Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care
- Documented treatment plans and progress notes
- Gained complete knowledge of relevant statues, case laws, ethical codes, and regulations to adhere to best practice standards
- Staffed the on-call phone and responded to crisis calls during non-business hours
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT05.2021
Master of Science - Psychological Science
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT05.2017
Skills
Relationship Building
Cultural Sensitivity
Client Care
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Crisis Management
Maintain Confidential Records
Certification
Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS)
Certified Gottman Couples Clinician
QPR Institute Trainer, Suicide Prevention
Timeline
Clinical Mental Health Clinician
Self-Employed
06.2022 - Current
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Norwich University
07.2021 - 08.2022
Clinical Mental Health Counselor Intern
Norwich University
08.2020 - 05.2021
Substitute Behavior Interventionist
Essex Westford School District
01.2017 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
University of Vermont
Master of Science - Psychological Science
University of Vermont
Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS)
Certified Gottman Couples Clinician
QPR Institute Trainer, Suicide Prevention
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