Megan Reilly-Cruz has over 10 years of experience as a case manager and counselor in chemical dependency and dual diagnosis treatment. She has a bachelor's degree in sociology and psychology and an associate degree in human services. Her areas of expertise include individual and group counseling, treatment programs, crisis intervention, and substance abuse counseling. She is seeking to utilize her diverse experience and background to meet the needs of a substance abuse or co-occurring disorders program.

1. MEGAN REILLY-CRUZ, B.A. LCDC-II
18899 Timberlane Fairview Park, OH 44126  216-571-6535  mreillyc13@mail.bw.edu
CASE MANAGER/COUNSELOR
A Recognized Expert in Chemical Dependency Counseling, Experienced in All Aspects of Case
Management
Dedicated healthcare professional with 10+ years’ experience delivering high impact results in the field of
substance abuse counseling and community outreach. Exceptional record of interfacing with patients, family,
providers and colleagues to discuss and implement the best plan or course of action to deliver the best results.
Demonstrated experience working with populations from diverse cultural, ethnic and socio-economic
backgrounds. Areas of specialty include dual diagnosis with mental health and substance abuse as well as
crisis intervention. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint.
Seeking to utilize diverse background and experience to meet expectations working in a substance abuse and/or
co-occurring disorders program.
A R E A S O F S T R E N G T H
 Individual/Group Counseling  Treatment Programs  Staff Training and Development
 Regulatory Compliance  Outpatient/Inpatient Services  Human Services
 Crisis Intervention  Process Improvement  Substance Abuse Counseling
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
Connections: Health Wellness Advocacy, Beachwood, OH 2001-2005 and 2007-2013
Dual Diagnosis Case manager/Counselor
 Successfully managed caseloads for IDDT intensity clients while applying multiple treatment modalities,
including MI, 12-step and Stages of Change.
 Facilitated groups for agency’s outpatient treatment program.
 Completed assessments using CIAI-C program and provided orientations to new clients.
 Conducted screenings,led lectures and discussions in the agency’s Driver’s Intervention Program.
Community AssessmentWomen’s Center, Cleveland, OH 2006-2007
Student Intern Counselor
 Delivered group facilitation, co-therapy, assessment and crisis intervention in residential treatment setting with
clients involved in legal system.
 Utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, MI, and Reality therapy models during practicum experience.
Community Assessmentand Treatment Services, Cleveland, OH 2005-2007
Chemical Dependency Counselor
 Administered group counseling, assessments,and referrals to non-medical residential and intensive outpatient
clients.
E D U C A T I O N & T R A I N I N G
Bachelor of Arts, Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, OH, Graduated Dec. 12, 2015 Cum Laude
Majoring in Sociology and minoring in Psychology, current GPA 3.7. Inducted into the Pi Gamma Mu,
International Honor Society in Social Sciences, April 2, 2014
Associate of Applied Science in Human Services, Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland OH, 2007
Magna Cum Laude GPA 3.85. Dean’s List and inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Nov. 16, 2006
Credentials
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor-II with the State of Ohio since Sept. 28, 2007. Status is in good
standing and active. Renewal date is Sept. 28, 2017