Megan Thomas
Olathe
Summary
Experienced Foster Care Case expert well-versed in overseeing high case load, maintaining records, and supporting court processes. Well-organized and methodical with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Skilled in providing specific and knowledgeable care to each family. I am currently a therapist working with children with behaviors using Parent Child Interaction Therapy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Of Permanency Services
Cornerstones of Care
Kansas City Kansas
09.2025 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance service delivery and organizational effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs for staff across multiple disciplines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline operational processes and improve client outcomes.
- Evaluated program performance metrics to drive continuous improvement strategies.
- Fostered partnerships with community organizations to expand resources and services offered.
- Directed budget management efforts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.
- Mentored emerging leaders, cultivating a culture of professional growth and accountability within the team.
- Advocated for policy changes that improved care delivery and supported organizational objectives.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
PCIT Therapist
TFI Family Services
Ottawa
05.2022 - Current
- Play Therapy
- Crisis intervention
- Working with parents and children
- Behavioral management
- Diagnosis
- Maintain case documentation
- Telehealth
Practicum Student
Olathe School District
Olathe, KS
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Counseled individuals and groups in specific problem areas
- Documented full student psychosocial histories as part of evaluation process
- Maintained confidential case documentation
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of mental health case managers and disability workers
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services
- Interviewed family members to assess situations, capabilities, and problems.
Case Manager
KVC Behavioral Healthcare
Olathe, KS
02.2018 - 07.2021
- Developed appropriate care plans for at-risk individuals and high-risk families
- Communicated with legal services providers, social services agencies, and local judicial systems regarding cases
- Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards
- Managed logistics for abuse and neglect cases from start to finish
- Participated in case conferences with multi-disciplinary team to discuss client care planning and progression
- Cooperated with local service providers, outreach workers, case managers and collaborative agencies to facilitate services for members.
- Developed appropriate care plans for at-risk individuals and high-risk families.
- Communicated with legal services providers, social services agencies, and local judicial systems regarding cases.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to improve care quality, reduce costs, and gauge patient progress.
Family Support Worker
Saint Francis Ministries
Manhattan, KS
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Supported clients' social, physical, and emotional needs to help integrate into local community
- Tracked client behaviors, daily activities, new skills, and notable incidents for documentation purposes
- Facilitated weekly group meetings, listened, offered compassion, and supported members
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Washburn University of Topeka
Topeka, KS05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05.2018
Skills
- Emotional awareness
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Treatment plans knowledge
- Progress evaluations understanding
- Client meetings
- Case planning
- Court proceedings
- Family support
- Trauma experience
- People skills
- Classroom observations
- Self-motivated
- Calm under pressure
- Suicide prevention
- Mental health assessments
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Conflict management
- Lesson planning
- Program evaluation
Timeline
Director Of Permanency Services
Cornerstones of Care
09.2025 - Current
PCIT Therapist
TFI Family Services
05.2022 - Current
Practicum Student
Olathe School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
Case Manager
KVC Behavioral Healthcare
02.2018 - 07.2021
Family Support Worker
Saint Francis Ministries
01.2018 - 02.2019
Master of Science - Social Work
Washburn University of Topeka
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
Kansas State University