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Overview
Work History
Education
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Additional Information - Volunteer
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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, CA
09.2021

Bachelor's - Social Work

Union College
Lincoln, NE
08.2015

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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