MEGHAN L. CHAVERRI
Liverpool,NY
Summary
Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills building meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Offers crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through traumatic experiences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Mental Health Clinician, Owner/Operator
Reflect to Connect Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
04.2026 - Current
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Prepared reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Viva Mental Health & Wellness
05.2025 - Current
- Delivered evidence-based therapeutic interventions to clients, enhancing emotional well-being and personal growth.
- Facilitated individual and couple therapy sessions, promoting effective coping strategies, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Established rapport with diverse clientele by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and cultural competence in counseling sessions.
Family Time Therapist
Huntington Family Centers, Inc.
03.2022 - 12.2024
- Provided psychosocial assessments, as well as individual, couples and family therapy
- Consulted with visitation specialists regarding case specifics to ensure trauma informed practice
- Collaborated with many services providers to ensure best case practices for clients engaged in the program.
Care Manager-Accountable Health Communities
St. Joseph's Health
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Coordinated and facilitate client care needs in behavioral and medicinal health care
- Provided a range of client centered psychosocial services determined by plan of care
- Collaborated with all relevant service providers to eliminate any barriers to efficient care.
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Crouse Health- Outpatient Chemical Dependency Services
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided patient-centered, trauma informed counseling and psychoeducation in an individual and group setting
- Facilitated communication between multiple agencies regarding patient progress including but not limited to; court, housing, mental health, etc
- Completed psychosocial assessments and evaluations to determine level of care and progress in treatment.
Behavioral Health Specialist-Population Health Management
St. Joseph's Health
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Addressed emotional, social and financial needs that accompany health care issues in a primary care setting
- Served as a case manager, counselor and advocate, providing non-medical support to patients with acute or chronic illness
- Provided referrals and information on community resources available to support family and patient psycho-social needs.
Child Protective Services Caseworker
Oswego County Department of Social Services
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Improved self-sufficiency of individuals by identifying ongoing needs with children and families input
- Provided case management and monitor progress of individuals with an established, ongoing caseload
- Engaged and interacted daily with families/service providers/school personnel via phone calls, e-mails and home visits.
Education
Certificate of Advanced Study - Trauma-Informed Practice
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY12-2024
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
State University of New York At Oswego
Oswego, NY12-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
State University of New York At Oswego
Oswego, NY12-2015
Skills
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Substance-Use Treatment
- Perinatal Mental Health
- Surrender Counseling
- Domestic Violence Counseling
- Parenting/Attachment
- Child Welfare Involvement
- Crisis Intervention
- Treatment Planning
- Group Facilitation
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
Certifications
- Licensure in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC), 2024
- Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), 2024
- Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C), 2024
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Ongoing
- Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator, 2021
Timeline
Licensed Mental Health Clinician, Owner/Operator
Reflect to Connect Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
04.2026 - Current
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Viva Mental Health & Wellness
05.2025 - Current
Family Time Therapist
Huntington Family Centers, Inc.
03.2022 - 12.2024
Care Manager-Accountable Health Communities
St. Joseph's Health
03.2020 - 03.2022
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Crouse Health- Outpatient Chemical Dependency Services
08.2019 - 03.2020
Behavioral Health Specialist-Population Health Management
St. Joseph's Health
07.2018 - 05.2019
Child Protective Services Caseworker
Oswego County Department of Social Services
07.2016 - 07.2018
Certificate of Advanced Study - Trauma-Informed Practice
Syracuse University
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
State University of New York At Oswego
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
State University of New York At Oswego