Megan Spedoske
Summary
Intentional and thoughtful leader, skilled in collaboration and systems thinking, centered in equity to increase the collective impact of wellbeing for all.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sexual Assault Therapist/Clinical Social Worker
MSU Center For Survivors
02.2022 - Current
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Established and nurtured key relationships with community members to form valuable partnerships.
Program Coordinator- Veterinary Social Work
MSU School Of Social Work
01.2017 - 02.2022
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with other university partners to facilitate program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to offer support, keep staff engaged and motivated towards identified goals.
- Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.
- Developed program marketing and outreach strategies to increase awareness and attract new participants.
- Tracked and reported expenses accurately to manage program budgets within two different academic units.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Monitored programming trends to keep content relevant and up-to-date.
- Facilitated programming by coordinating resources and deliverables between departments.
Therapist/Program Coordinator- Seasons Program
St. Vincent Catholic Charities Outpatient Clinic
04.2013 - 12.2016
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
- Coordinated program logistics to keep all relevant materials and equipment available and in good condition.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and accessibility needs of clients and families served.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
- Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Program Coordinator- Together Learning to Cope
Ele's Place
08.2007 - 09.2013
- Supported staff grant writer in documentation and data for the five year Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program (HTPCP) grant, offered between the federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Motivated and directed staff and volunteers to align operations with organizational mission using appropriate training initiatives and presentations.
- Expanded School-Based Grief Support group from four schools to 22 schools over three years.
- Maintained relationships with community stakeholders to advise and guide program operations within best practices.
- Kept program-related data accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible for transparency.
Therapist
St. Vincent Catholic Charities Residential Program
06.2004 - 08.2007
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Developed and maintained relationships with referral sources to support continuity of care.
- Attended continued education sessions to maintain professional standards and stay up-to-date with new developments.
- Addressed cultural and diversity issues to provide clients with culturally responsive care.
Education
Human Animal Interaction Specialist - Animal Assisted Therapy
Oakland University School of Nursing
Rochester Hills, MI04.2021
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO05.2004
Master of Arts - Psychology & Sociology
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor05.2002
Skills
- Health equity centered
- Literature informed and data driven
- Community engaged partnerships
- Training development and implementation
- Performance tracking and evaluations
- Leadership assessment & communications master trainer
- Strategic planning
- Program management
- Accuracy and efficiency in documentation
Accomplishments
2019-2022 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Fellow
Presentations & Invited Lectures
Spedoske, M. (2006). Impact of abuse and neglect on children. Lansing, MI: St. Vincent Catholic Charities Quarterly Training Series.
Spedoske, M. (2008). Supporting grieving students. Lansing, MI: Heartwood School Staff Training.
Spedoske, M. (2008). What about me? Well children need support too. East Lansing, MI: Foglio Conference on Health and Spirituality.
Spedoske, M. (2008). Understanding children's grief. East Lansing, MI: Spartan Child Development Center Staff Training.
Spedoske, M. (2008). Understanding children's grief. Eaton Rapids, MI: VFW Home for Children Staff Training.
Spedoske, M. (2008). Anticipatory grief. Lansing, MI: Heartland Hospice Staff Training.
Spedoske, M. (2008). Anticipatory grief: Families in crisis. Lansing, MI: MSU/Sparrow Hospital Grand Rounds.
Spedoske, M. (2008). Understanding children's grief. Lansing, MI: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Training.
Spedoske, M. (2009). Understanding children's grief. Lansing, MI: Ingham County DHS Protective Service Workers Training.
Spedoske, M. (2009). Understanding children's grief. Lansing, MI: Juvenile Justice Conference of Michigan.
Spedoske, M. (2009). Anticipatory grief: Families in crisis. Lansing, MI: Sparrow Hospice Volunteer Summit.
Spedoske, M. (2009). Understanding children's grief. Okemos, MI: Montessori Radmoor Staff training.
Spedoske, M. (2009). Supporting grieving students & taking care of yourself. Lansing, MI: Michigan POHI/SXI State Conference.
Spedoske, M., Sevegney-Reynolds, A. (2011). Supporting grieving students. Lansing, MI: Michigan Association of School Social Workers State Conference.
Spedoske, M. (2011). Anticipatory grief: Supporting siblings. Lansing, MI: Pediatric Palliative Care Conference.
Spedoske, M. (2012). Supporting grieving students. Lansing, MI: Michigan Safe School Initiative.
Spedoske, M. (2012). Understanding children's grief. Lansing, MI: C.A.C.S. Head Start 2012
Spedoske, M. (2012). Impact of serious illness on families. Lansing, MI: Sparrow Women and Children's Services.
Spedoske, M. (2013). Support following a suicide. Lansing, MI: Lansing Police Department Victim Advocates Training.
Spedoske, M. (2013). Understanding children's grief. Lansing, MI: Lansing School District Behavior Monitors Training.
Spedoske, M. (2013). Supporting grieving students. Potterville, MI: Potterville School District Staff Training.
Spedoske, M. (2013). Supporting grieving students. Potterville, MI: Potterville School District Teacher Training.
Spedoske, M. (2013). Supporting grieving students. Lansing, MI: Lansing School District Staff Training.
Spedoske, M. (2014). Impact of child sexual trauma. Lansing, MI: Firecracker Foundation Advocate Training.
Spedoske, M. (2015). Impact of child sexual trauma. Lansing, MI: Firecracker Foundation Advocate Training.
Spedoske, M. (2015). Children's grief and loss. Lansing, MI: St. Vincent Catholic Charities Staff Training.
Spedoske, M. (2016). Loss, grief & bereavement. Lansing, MI: Sparrow End of Life Nursing Education Consortium.
Spedoske, M. (2016). Impact of serious illness on families. Lansing, MI: St. Vincent Catholic Charities Grand Rounds Continuing Education Series.
Spedoske, M. (2016). Impact of child sexual trauma. Lansing, MI: Firecracker Foundation Advocate Training.
Spedoske, M. (2016). Children's traumatic grief. Lansing, MI: St. Vincent Catholic Charities Staff Training.
Spedoske, M. (2016). The importance of mental health of school staff. Troy, MI: Michigan Association of Public School Academies.
Spedoske, M. (2016). Impact of domestic violence on children. Mason, MI: Capital Area Training Coalition.
Spedoske, M. (2017). Veterinary mental health and self-care. East Lansing, MI: MSU Extension 4H Animal & Veterinary Science Camp.
Spedoske, M. (2017). Beyond breathing: Tools for relaxation and stress management. East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University School of Social Work Continuing Education live webinar.
Spedoske, M. (2018). Coping with the complexities of compassionate animal care. Lansing, MI: Michigan Veterinary Conference.
Spedoske, M. (2018). Creating a culture of connection. Lansing, MI: Michigan Veterinary Conference.
Spedoske, M. (2018). Beyond breathing: Tools for relaxation and stress management. Lansing, MI: Michigan Veterinary Conference.
Spedoske, M. (2019). Grief & loss: Helping children and families talk about death. Bellaire, MI: MSU Extension Children & Youth Institute.
Spedoske, M. (2019). Coping with the complexities of compassionate animal care. East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University School of Social Work Continuing Education live webinar series, part 1.
Spedoske, M. (2019). Creating a culture of connection. East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University School of Social Work Continuing Education live webinar series, part 2.
Spedoske, M. (2019). Enhancing professional wellbeing; Pragmatic applications for wellbeing in the workplace. East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University School of Social Work Continuing Education live webinar series, part 3.
Spedoske, M. (2021). Nine dimensions of wellbeing. East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine Clinical Reasoning Course 2.
Spedoske, M. (2021). Introduction to Nine dimensions of wellbeing. East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine Clinical Reasoning Course 1.
Spedoske, M. (2022). Moving towards Mindfulness. Lansing, MI: Ingham Local Leadership Group: Ingham Intermediate School District
Spedoske, M. (2022). Nine dimensions of wellbeing. East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine Clinical Reasoning Course 2.
Spedoske, M (2023). Change style indicator. Veterinary Emergency Critical Care Specialists Power of Ten live webinar series, part 1.
Spedoske, M (2023). Change style navigator. Veterinary Emergency Critical Care Specialists Power of Ten live webinar series, part 2.
Spedoske, M (2023). Trauma informed supervision and organizations. Veterinary Emergency Critical Care Specialists Power of Ten live webinar series, part 3.
Spedoske, M (2023). Employee wellbeing. Veterinary Emergency Critical Care Specialists Power of Ten live webinar series, part 4.
Timeline
Sexual Assault Therapist/Clinical Social Worker
MSU Center For Survivors
02.2022 - Current
Program Coordinator- Veterinary Social Work
MSU School Of Social Work
01.2017 - 02.2022
Therapist/Program Coordinator- Seasons Program
St. Vincent Catholic Charities Outpatient Clinic
04.2013 - 12.2016
Program Coordinator- Together Learning to Cope
Ele's Place
08.2007 - 09.2013
Therapist
St. Vincent Catholic Charities Residential Program
06.2004 - 08.2007
Human Animal Interaction Specialist - Animal Assisted Therapy
Oakland University School of Nursing
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Washington University in St. Louis
Master of Arts - Psychology & Sociology
Spring Arbor University
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