Meagan Wills
Program Manager at The People Concern- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Geriatric Leadership Program Certificate
Southern California Geriatric Social Work Education Consortium (GSWEC)May, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Case Management Certificate Accreditation
Center for Urban Community Services | CUCSJul, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Clinical Social Worker Associate
Board Of Behavioral SciencesSep, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee (CASAC-T)
NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse ServicesJul, 2018- Sep, 2024
Experience
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The People Concern
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Program Manager
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May 2022 - Present
- In collaboration with supervisor, monitor all administrative aspects of agency’s Department of Mental Health (DMH) contracted downtown Wellness program and contract, including billing and contract maximization in compliance with contract goals and outcomes in a timely manner. -Assist with management of crises, both in the Wellness Center and in support of staff who are working out in the field. Maintain LPS designation in order to resolve crises that require hospitalization. -Ensure all clinical and mental health staff documentation and data collection is complete, timely, accurate, and current in agency records and electronic databases -Provide individual and team supervision, support, and performance evaluations for all assigned staff --Assist in recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of direct service staff -Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure proper staff orientation, training and audit preparedness for all clinical and mental health contracts to ensure adherence to funding and performance standards. -Conduct regular orientations to the Wellness Center to all community members interested in seeking ongoing services. Assist in screening, assessment, and enrollment of members. -Respond to community referrals from including but not limited to: 211, BID and LAPD, and DMH -Facilitate groups within the Wellness Center to both active members and drop-in community members -Complete all documentation of services evidencing a minimum of 30% of work hours in direct member service provision Show less
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Clinician
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Sep 2020 - Mar 2022
-Provide, coordinate and implement mental health and recovery support services with individual members. -Conduct individual and group psychotherapy, and document services using Department of Mental Health (DMH) and Medi-Cal guidelines. -Develop effective, trusting relationships with members, with a focus on facilitating independence and maintenance of improved physical and mental health. -Collaborate with each member to develop their individual treatment plan, review and update it upon completion of goals. -Assist management and other Clinicians with program evaluation for future program improvements and growth. -Assist members with becoming involved in daily activities, socialization, health maintenance, sense of community, and progress in recovery reflecting of The People Concern’s model which emphasizes choice, harm reduction, and psychosocial rehabilitation. -Work cooperatively and cohesively with other members of the Wellness Center team, including participation in weekly staff meetings, group clinical supervision and trainings. -Provide crisis intervention services. Show less
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Behavior Respite in Action
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Direct Support
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Nov 2018 - May 2021
-Provide temporary relief to parents in-home, teaching self-help, domestic, and skills for independence to individuals with developmental disabilities. -Manage minor or major behavioral excesses such as physical and/or verbal aggression by following a behavioral plan and actively engaging with consumers. -Document daily activities according to agency standards. -Provide temporary relief to parents in-home, teaching self-help, domestic, and skills for independence to individuals with developmental disabilities. -Manage minor or major behavioral excesses such as physical and/or verbal aggression by following a behavioral plan and actively engaging with consumers. -Document daily activities according to agency standards.
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Special Service for Groups
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Clinical Case Manager
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Aug 2019 - May 2020
-Evaluated clients’ eligibility for service, conducting in-home geriatric assessments, and coordinating service arrangements/authorizations. -Developed individualized care plans that will ensure a seamless system of services that is culturally sensitive and language appropriate. -Developed and maintained a network of support for clients (e.g. family, community groups) through case monitoring. -Responsible for all monthly paperwork, data gathering, and project billing specific to client caseload. Show less
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Keany Associates - Developmental Services
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Infant Therapist
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Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
-Provided group-based play therapy services in a clinic setting to clients aged 18-36 months determined at risk, or demonstrative of, developmental delays. -Managed an individual caseload of infant clients, providing in-home services and engaging families in the therapeutic process by modeling intervention techniques. -Facilitated a Social Skills group with grade school aged children, teaching adaptive coping and social interaction skills by applying behavioral intervention techniques. -Conducted routine developmental assessments, document daily activities in weekly progress notes, and modify goals as appropriate. Show less
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Concern Housing
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Service Coordinator
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Nov 2016 - Jul 2018
-Facilitated residents’ linkage with services available in the community (e.g., clinical services, day programs, vocational, community integration, entitlements, etc). -Development of quarterly goal plans, functional assessments, goal plan reviews. Weekly meetings with clients to develop skills and review progress. Responsible for all documentation required for client record. -Provide individual counseling and support services, including daily living skills training. -Attendance at weekly supervision and staff meetings. Show less
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Education
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2018 - 2020
California State University-Los Angeles
Master of Social Work - MSW, Social Work -
City University of New York-Brooklyn College
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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