Meghan Quin-Sayad
North Arlington,NJ
Summary
Compassionate counselor with knowledge of counseling principles and practices. Adept at creating individualized treatment plans and leading group therapy sessions. Committed to creating safe, supportive environment for all participants.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Associate Counselor
Family Service Bureau
08.2023 - Current
- Currently working toward licensure and accruing hours of individual, family and group counseling at Family Service Bureau
- Performed counseling sessions, including group and individual sessions.
- Maintained clinical records to promote strong compliance with federal standards.
- Conducts intake assessments with prospective clients.
- Co-counseled group therapy sessions and provided opportunities for participants to share personal experiences.
- Empowered clients to tackle challenging situations with better and more diverse coping skills.
- Participated in professional development activities to offer added value to client treatment.
Counseling Student Intern
Family Service Bureau
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted client consultations and collaborated with other agency professionals to discuss courses of treatment.
- Established and maintained reciprocal working relationships with clients, family members and other staff, contributing to team cohesion and comprehensive patient care.
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations.
Counseling Student Intern
Friendship House
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents, completing with concise language for review and approval by licensed professionals.
- Encouraged participants to open up and share thoughts at group counseling sessions.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ12.2023
Education Specialist, Ed.S. - Counseling
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ08.2009
Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem resolution
- Flexible
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Multitasking
- Active listening
- Organization
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- DSM-V categorizations
- Group therapy
- Course material development
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
Certification
Licensed Associate Counselor- License pending
Education Specialist Ed.S
Timeline
Licensed Associate Counselor
Family Service Bureau
08.2023 - Current
Counseling Student Intern
Family Service Bureau
05.2023 - 12.2023
Counseling Student Intern
Friendship House
08.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - Counseling
Seton Hall University
Education Specialist, Ed.S. - Counseling
Seton Hall University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Montclair State University