Meg Murphy, M.S., CRC

Greater Chicago Area

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About me
DRS Transition Specialist at LADSE
Education
- Marquette university
  2010 - 2012
  Psychology
- Illinois institute of technology
  2012 - 2015
  Bachelor of science (b.s.) psychology
  Activities and Societies: Deans List Member; Interprofessional Project 374: Refining Perceptions of Disability; Interprofessional Project 305: Serious Games for Rehabilitation.
- Illinois institute of technology
  2015 - 2017
  Master of science (m.s.) rehabilitation and mental health counseling 4.0 gpa
Experience
- Beverly country club
  May 2010 - Aug 2012
  Waitress
- Sodexo
  Aug 2010 - May 2012
  Food service
- Timberline knolls residential treatment center
  May 2015 - Nov 2017
  Behavioral health specialist
  Provided crisis intervention as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team under supervision of the Milieu Manager and Milieu Coordinator with the therapists, psychiatrists, expressive therapists, program staff, nutrition team, and nursing staff. Facilitated groups.
- The chicago lighthouse
  Jan 2016 - May 2016
  Adult living services intern
  Assisted clients with individual skills relating to personal or vocational goals as members of the Adult Living Services Program. Met with individual client for one hour mental health counseling sessions each week. Attended staffings, case management meetings, client outings, and intakes. Monitored client jobs.
- Cornerstone counseling center of chicago
  Aug 2016 - Jun 2017
  Academic and crisis counselor
  Provided crisis counseling at Innovations Alternative High School for at-risk teens in Chicago. Also, provided group counseling using social-emotional learning curriculum "Second Step" for students in Chicagoland schools. Worked with parents to collaborate on treatment plans for their children.
- Helping hand center
  Nov 2017 - Jun 2019
  Vocational rehabilitation counselor
  While working as a Vocational Counselor for Project SEARCH at Brookfield Zoo and AMITA Health, I am responsible for providing job training, support, and service coordination for clients with developmental disabilities while working closely with employers, families, job developers, and the Division of Rehabilitation Services. While providing job training, the goal is to identify job accommodations and build natural supports for the client. The overall goal is to assist in the development of the Individualized Employment Plan and implement specific vocational components for a successful transition to work. At the conclusion of Project SEARCH, I will assist in finding full-time employment for all clients in their area of vocational interest. Show less
- Lagrange area department of special education/division of rehabilitation services
  Aug 2019 - now
  Division of rehabilitation services transition specialist
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified rehabilitation counselor
  Crcc (commission on rehabilitation counselor certification)
  Jul 2017
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Meg Murphy, M.S., CRC
  Regional 30 Under 40 Recipient West Suburban Chamber of Commerce and Industry May 2023 The WSCCI “Regional 30 Under 40” award recognizes professionals who are making a major impact within their community and their profession. This award is given to individuals who contribute to the Chamber’s mission of building a vibrant community of thriving businesses and organizations and who do so for the greater good of the communities served.
Volunteer Experience
- Recreation Specialist
  Issued by Community Care Assisted Living Facility on Jan 2012
  Associated with Meg Murphy, M.S., CRC
- Recreation Specialist
  Issued by Smith Village Assisted Living Facility on Jun 2010
  Associated with Meg Murphy, M.S., CRC