Meagan Hanley

Meagan Hanley

Waitress, Receptionist

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  • About me

    Assistant Psychologist

  • Education

    • University of Galway

      2013 - 2016
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Psychology and English 2.1
    • Dublin Business School

      2016 - 2018
      Higher Diploma in Arts in Psychology PSYCHOLOGY 1.1 (73%)
    • Birmingham City University

      2019 - 2021
      Master of Science - MS Forensic Psychology Grade: 2.1 (67.5%)
  • Experience

    • Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

      Jul 2013 - Oct 2018
      Waitress, Receptionist

      I worked within the hospitality industry for over 5 years gaining invaluable communication, team working, problem solving and customer service skills.

    • Samaritans

      Apr 2018 - Jun 2020
      Listening Volunteer

      I volunteered as a listening volunteer providing emotional support through active listening creating a safe space. I was also involved in the prisoner listening scheme providing support to prisoners as they undertake their own listening duties. Samaritans continues to provide an invaluable, free, 24/7 support to those in distress.

    • MCMA

      Sept 2018 - Jan 2019
      Social Care Worker

      Rewarding role working with teenagers and young adults with intellectual and behavioural difficulties. I worked with teenagers in a foster care setting supporting their biopsychosocial needs. I also worked with young adults with mental health difficulties in emergency accommodation. Children’s First and the Management of actual and potential aggression (MAPA) training completed.

    • Health Service Executive

      Dec 2018 - Jun 2020
      Clerical Officer, Health and Wellbeing

      I worked within Health and Well-being on a National Policy Priority Programme. Skills: team work, communication, prioritisation, flexibility and problem solving.

    • Crisis Text Line

      Jul 2019 - Feb 2020
      Crisis Volunteer

      Provided immediate support to texters in crisis providing invaluable time sensitive emotional support.

    • Birmingham City University

      Feb 2020 - May 2020
      Psychology Statistics mentor

      Supported the seminar leader in teaching First Year Psychology students how to use SPSS, understanding the assumptions, interpretation of output and APA format of writing results. Due to Covid-19, mid-semester we moved from in-class teaching to on-line teaching. This was a difficult time for students as a lot of the work had to be completed remotely, but working together using technology and adapting to the new work environment allowed me to support students during and outside of the seminars.

    • Nua Healthcare Services

      Jun 2020 - Mar 2023

      I worked within the recruitment team, co-ordinating with overseas workforce. Working within a multi-discipline team to successfully organise and support new starters overseas. Provided support in high and medium support residential houses caring for service users with a variety of needs. The work focused on person-centred care in a safe environment. The role ensured that all individuals felt empowered to make decisions about their own life. During the global Covid-19 pandemic I worked within the Infection, Prevention and Control team assessing risk and liaising with staff and management to ensure safety.

      • Support Services Co-Ordinator

        Apr 2022 - Mar 2023
      • Social Care Worker

        Jun 2020 - Mar 2022
    • Enable Ireland

      Mar 2023 - now
      Assistant Psychologist

      Children’s Disability Network Team.Skills: group intervention facilitation (Lego, Cygnet, Emotion Regulation, Sibshops, Neurodiversity, Parents Plus), MDT working, case formulation, risk assessment, ASD and cognitive assessment, report writing and service audit.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • The Decider Skills

      Anu Community Healthcare Ltd.
      Jan 2024
    • Motivational Interviewing (introduction level)

      Motivational Interviewing Ireland
      Nov 2023
    • Rethinking Justice Conference

      Mind Pieces
      Oct 2023
    • Lean Certification

      Lean 2 Innovative Thinking
      Apr 2019
    • Parents Plus special needs faciliator

      Parents Plus
      Apr 2024
    • ASSIST (suicide first aid)

      LivingWorks
      Sept 2023
    • Scerts

      Autism Level UP!
      Jun 2023
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Meagan Hanley
      Psychology Graduate of the Year Dublin Business School Nov 2018
    • Awarded to Meagan Hanley
      Research Project - Poster presentation Student Psychology Congress Apr 2018 My research was awarded highly commended at the 40th Annual All-Ireland Student Psychology Congress.