Meghan Wentzel OTD, OTR/L

Experience

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  Listening Post

  Sept 2015 - May 2016

  Near Peer Mentor

  Neer Peer Mentors work directly with 12 middle school aged students biweekly to address subjects such as bullying, peer-pressure, and social issues. Worked closely with the school psychologist and counselor to monitor student’s progress and any areas of concern.

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  New Story Selinsgrove

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  Intern

  New Story is a non-public school that provides special education and behavioral health services for children k-21 years old who have been diagnosed with autism or severe and complex emotional/behavioral disorders. I collaborate with teachers and behavior consultants to implement and monitor each student's IEP objectives, behavior patterns and life skills. I work individually with struggling students to improve academic and social skills in the classroom and in life.

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  Montalvin Manor K-8

  Aug 2016 - Jan 2017

  Counseling Enriched Classroom Special Education Teacher

  Collaborating with West Contra Costa Unified School District to pilot a new fourth through sixth grade classroom where students have individual and group counseling built into their school day. All students have a primary diagnosis of Emotionally Disturbed due to trauma or major life events. Their extreme behaviors, often manifested through violence and aggression, have prevented them from learning successfully in general education classes. Creating this classroom allows a safe space for students to receive therapy and behavior management techniques in hopes of returning them to general education classrooms. I am the case manager for all my students-- monitoring IEP goals and creating behavioral intervention plans as well as teaching all subjects in a special day class setting. Show less

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  Little Hands Occupational Therapy

  Nov 2016 - Jun 2018

  Occupational Therapy Aide
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  Little Mountain Preschool

  Jun 2017 - May 2018

  Teacher
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  USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2020

  Graduate Student
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  Skid Row Housing Trust

  Jan 2019 - May 2019

  Intern

  • Awarded a work-force grant through California’s Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development• Provide occupational therapy services to over 80 consumers, including facilitating group therapy sessions and individual, 1:1 sessions for consumers living in permanent supportive housing who have experienced homelessness, as well as mental/behavioral health concerns.

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  John George Psychiatric Hospital

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Occupational Therapy Intern

  Provided occupational therapy to mental health consumers experiencing psychiatric distress in the Psychiatric Emergency Department. John George Psychiatric Hospital receives the highest number of 5150s in the nation. Consumers are placed on 5150 holds to ensure their safety and the safety of others. As an occupational therapist intern, I collaborated with both consumers and psychiatrists to provide services for crisis stabilization, determine the level of care needed based on executive and cognitive functioning, resources and supports available to the consumers, and appropriate placements based on detailed task analysis assessments. I was the first OT student to ever work in John George's Psychiatric Emergency Services department. Show less

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  Momentum

  Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  Occupational Therapy Doctoral Resident