Meridith Lucius
Tiffin,OH
Summary
Empathetic LPC with excellent interpersonal and communication skills building meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. Focusing on individuals from young adolescence to college age students. Offers crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through traumatic experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sexual Assault Advocate
Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH
01.2024 - Current
- Being a confidential personnel to students
- Referring students to appropriate resources such as Title IX, security, or medical facilities
- Continuing education on violence against women and sexual assault
- Providing therapy and safe places for students
Emergency Department Secretary
Tiffin Mercy Hospital
Tiffin, OH
04.2022 - Current
- Arranging Lifeflight and ambulance services for critical patients
- Maintaining HIPAA and patient confidentiality
- Connecting physicians and hospital staff to other facilities
- Completing paperwork and forms in a timely manner
- Assisting RNs with patient care and hospitality
- Obtaining signatures of consent and updating patient demographics
- Contacting and informing family members or emergency contacts of a patients current status and condition
Seneca County Child Protective Services
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Investigating reports of child abuse and neglect
- Dictating all contact with involved parties of the case
- Asses safety and risks at home assessments and interviews
- Implementing and adjusting safety plans
- Ensuring child safety at all times
- Showing compassion and empathy
- Maintaining client confidentiality
- Making team decisions and offering support to colleagues
- Attending court hearings and collaborating with attorneys
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Bluesprig Pediatrics
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Providing therapy for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or other related disorders
- Providing feedback and summaries of therapy session to the clients parent or legal guardian
- Taking accurate and specific notes of each session
- Providing a safe environment for clients and colleagues
- Maintaining a clean environment and keeping up to date on Covid-19 precautions
- Being prepared for sessions by having a plan but also being able to adjust to each clients needs
Education
Masters of Counseling and Human Development - Counseling
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX05.2020
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Psychology
Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH05.2019
Skills
- Victim support
- Boundaries Establishment
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Confidentiality Practices
- Collaborative Approach
- Sexual assault education
- Documentation And Reporting
- Crisis Intervention
License
Licensed Professional Counselor
Volunteer Experience
- Seneca Proud- Contributing to discussions and plans for Tiffin's Pride Picnic, Creating a safe environment for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community, Creating a custom logo and shirt design, Setting up and taking down tables and chairs for main event, Donating time and money
- CYO Volleyball Coach- Cardiac arrest certified (Expired), Concussion protocol certified (Expired), Organizing practice times, Encouraging teamwork and leadership skills
Timeline
Sexual Assault Advocate
Heidelberg University
01.2024 - Current
Emergency Department Secretary
Tiffin Mercy Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Seneca County Child Protective Services
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
08.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Bluesprig Pediatrics
12.2019 - 08.2020
Masters of Counseling and Human Development - Counseling
Hardin-Simmons University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Psychology
Heidelberg University