Jeff Meador
Garden Valley
Summary
Dynamic Mental Health Therapist with expertise in trauma-informed care and crisis intervention at Project Patch. Proven ability to build rapport and deliver effective Dialectical Behavior Therapy, enhancing client outcomes. Skilled in EMR documentation and community resource navigation, fostering strong family connections and support systems. Committed to empowering individuals through compassionate counseling.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Project Patch
Garden Valley
07.2021 - Current
- Conduct Trauma informed crisis Crisis response, Individual counseling/therapy, group counseling, family counseling, and teach DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) as my primary duties. Worked with a team to other staff and therapist to implement TBRI or trust based relational intervention
- Provide weekly communication with parents through email or phone calls.
- Field phone and email inquiries from parents/guardians.
- Supervise family visits.
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Behavioral Medicine Center
Redlands
01.2020 - 05.2021
- This therapist worked with a team of other therapists to provide psychoeducation and support for families with ADHD and behavioral problems.
- This therapist provided DBT and CBT skills training groups for children and adults.
- Multifamily groups
- Documentation for billing with Epic EMR
- Peer groups
- IFP Skill builder
Intensive Family Preservation Skill Builder
Paradigm Inc
Lincoln
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Facilitated access to community resources for clients.
- Conducted parenting classes and self-care workshops.
- Provided supervision and support during family visitations.
Assistant Camp Director
Camp Blue Ridge
Montebello
09.2015 - 10.2017
- Purchased camp supplies, fixed broken equipment and buildings, managed the sewer treatment plant, taking water samples.
- Answered phones, Helping Guests, Managed a team of 6-10
Senior Research Project
Union College
Lincoln
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Developed a hypothesis from reading peer reviewed literature
- Conducted experiments to test my hypothesis
- Imported data into IBM SPSS and used SPSS to analyze the data
- Wrote a research paper on the results of the experiment
Summer Camp Staff
Sunset Lake Camp
Wilkeson
06.2005 - 07.2015
- Developed curriculum for children ages eight to seventeen, promoting enjoyable and safe experiences.
- Inspected and maintained vehicles while training staff on safe driving practices.
- Ensured safety and security of camp environment through proactive measures.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve project objectives and comply with deadlines.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Executed daily responsibilities with accuracy and efficiency.
- Fostered teamwork among diverse coworkers to address product-related challenges and achieve goals.
Transportation Specialist
Union College
Lincoln
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Meeting with students and collaboratively working with them to decide the best destinations for their needs and wants.
- Working with students to communicate arrival and departure times to me individual student needs.
- Driving students to stores for shopping.
- Inspecting the Vehicle to ensure safe and comfortable Travel.
Community Survey Implementation
Union College
Lincoln
08.2014 - 10.2014
- Helped plan a fundraiser for the Good Neighbor Community Center
- Ran the PA system and the slide show for the event
- Asked local businesses to donate products for a silent auction
On to College Grant Program
Union College
Lincoln
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Implemented grant program to support high school juniors and seniors with learning disabilities pursuing college.
- Presented workshops on college funding, financial assistance, time management, and self-advocacy strategies.
Security Officer
Union College
Lincoln
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Conducted regular security patrols across facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security-related activities to ensure accountability.
- Investigated suspicious persons or vehicles and contacted authorities when necessary.
- Responded to alarms and conducted thorough investigations as required.
- Enforced access control measures in alignment with established procedures.
- Prepared detailed reports on daily activities, unusual occurrences, and maintenance issues.
- Escorted students to and from dorms upon request to enhance safety.
- Reported safety hazards for prompt remediation response.
Camp Ranger
Sunset Lake
Wilkeson
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Held many different responsibilities which included Maintenance, Janitorial, helping in the kitchen, taking daily water samples.
- Answered phones, Helping Guests, and Recruiting for Kids to come to Camp.
Resident Assistant
Union College
Lincoln
09.2010 - 04.2011
- Duties include doing nightly room checks to make sure students were in the dorm.
- Taking out the trash and vacuuming the halls making sure everything stays clean and tidy.
- Office hours in the Dean's office.
Education
Master's degree - Marriage and Family Therapy
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA09.2021
Bachelor's - Social Work
Union College
Lincoln, NE08.2015
Skills
- Document management expertise
- Trauma-informed care
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Crisis intervention
- Individual counseling
- EMR documentation
- Psychoeducational delivery
- Community resource navigation
- Conflict resolution
- Boundary setting
- Clinical documentation
- Building rapport
- Family therapy
Certification
- Trust Based Relational Intervention, 06/01/25 to Present
- Driver's License
- Lifeguarding, 05/01/25 to 05/01/27
- CPR & First Aid
- AED
Additional Information - Volunteer
Montebello Volunteer Fire Department
Responded to emergency medical situations and helped on search and rescue calls. Operated equipment and extinguished fires
Skywarn storm spotter experience communicated via ham radio to County emergency management what kind of weather was present at designated point. And reported on emergency needs and whether activity
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Project Patch
07.2021 - Current
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Behavioral Medicine Center
01.2020 - 05.2021
Intensive Family Preservation Skill Builder
Paradigm Inc
11.2017 - 08.2018
Assistant Camp Director
Camp Blue Ridge
09.2015 - 10.2017
Transportation Specialist
Union College
09.2014 - 05.2015
Senior Research Project
Union College
08.2014 - 12.2015
Community Survey Implementation
Union College
08.2014 - 10.2014
Security Officer
Union College
09.2012 - 04.2013
Camp Ranger
Sunset Lake
09.2011 - 06.2012
Resident Assistant
Union College
09.2010 - 04.2011
On to College Grant Program
Union College
01.2010 - 01.2014
Summer Camp Staff
Sunset Lake Camp
06.2005 - 07.2015
Master's degree - Marriage and Family Therapy
Loma Linda University
Bachelor's - Social Work
Union College
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