Megan K Maloney MSW

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Farmingville, NY 11738 ady2ta@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Master of Social Work, Stony Brook University, NY August 2018-May 2020 Bachelor of Science in Science Tech and Society, Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY Golden Key International Honor Society, Cum Laude Spring 2016-December 2017 Associates in Arts Degree, Suffolk Community College, Selden, NY Fall 2012-Spring 2015 FIELD WORK

Addiction Clinician Seafield Center, Westhampton Beach, NY March 2021- Present

● Responsible for the direct treatment of an assigned caseload of patients who are addicted to alcohol and or any other mood altering substances

● Experienced the opportunity of having a caseload of male and female individuals within the facility

● Provides group counseling to an assigned caseload through the use of Crisis Intervention, Talk Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Informed Therapy

● Provides individual counseling as clinically necessary through a strengths perspective that assists one in increasing their mindfulness and motivation level

● Conducts lectures, seminars, workshops, and task oriented groups to benefit or increase patient’s knowledge on coping skills, addiction, recovery, self worth as well as the effects of family dynamics

● Maintains contact with referral sources, including EAP's, probation, parole & outpatient treatment providers, etc.

INTERN EXPERIENCE

Stony Brook Preventive Medicine East Setauket & Patchogue, NY (460 hours) September 2019-May 2020

● Maintained a caseload of at least 16 individual clients for psychotherapy

● Provided direct individual counseling under the supervision of Dr. Richard Murdocco, LCSW

● Presented a safe and empathic environment for clients struggling with Depression, Bipolar, Anxiety, grief, emotion regulation and trauma/PTSD based patients

● Built skills of Motivational interviewing, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Informed Care, Mindfulness & CBT WellLife Network PROS East, Coram, NY (460 hours) September 2018 -May 2019

● Engaged with a diverse group of clients of varying psychiatric diagnoses in an outpatient day setting

● Participated in symptom management, vocational and recreational groups

● Planned and led wellness and psycho-education classes of varying topics

● Successfully learned the New York state required paperwork/assessments

● Established empathy and empowerment towards clients through individual and group engagement

● Took part in staff meetings to discuss crisis and emergent cases Bellport South Country Middle School, Bellport, NY (100 hours) September-December 2017

● Introduced mindfulness to classes with autistic and behavioral children

● Observed I.E.P. meetings with staff as well as family and bully interventions with students

● Improved clinical skills and gained an understanding of working with oppressed families and communities

● Learned how to counsel children with disorders such as: Conduct, A.D.H.D, O.D.D as well as A.S.D

● Explored suicidal assessments and the effects of child abuse WORK EXPERIENCE

Nanny- Multiple families August 2012- August 2020

● Committed to flexible hours to accommodate parents’ varying schedules

● Cared for children ranging from infancy to adolescence

● Managed children efficiently while providing a playful environment and sense of humor

● Influenced a positive mental frame and remain calm during emergencies Waitress, Bertucci’s, Hauppauge, NY 33… April 2016 -April 2018(((

● Provided fast and courteous service with positivity and care

● Educated customers about recommendations, menu selections and daily specials

● Learned time management skills and prioritization while attending to multiple customers Summer Camp Counselor, Sachem Community Youth Services, Holbrook NY July 2006- August 2016

● Responsible for ensuring children had a designated guardian to leave the facility

● Evaluated and addressed issues and concerns from parents during sign in and sign out

● Delegated and explained responsibilities to new employees or volunteers

● Planned and implemented a schedule for activities and meal times CERTIFICATIONS

SafeTALK: Suicide Alertness for Everyone, Bellport Middle School, NY Mandated Reporter Training: Identifying & Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment, Stony Brook, NY NARCAN Training: WellLife Network: Coram, NY

Telehealth / Telepsychiatry Training: Stony Brook Preventive Medicine: Patchogue, NY