Margo Botkin

Margo Botkin has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Margo currently works at Verdure Counseling LLC as a Clinical Counselor, providing in-person and telehealth counseling services to clients in Nebraska and Iowa. Margo'swork focuses on perinatal mental health issues, stress, grief, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Prior to their current role, Margo worked at Boys Town National Research Hospital, where they held various positions. As an Accreditation and Regulation Specialist, they provided leadership and oversight of accreditory/regulatory compliance programs for Behavioral Health Services. Margo also served as an Access and Utilization Review Coordinator, managing referrals and prior authorizations for the PRTF program. Additionally, Margo worked as a Licensed Clinical Therapist, providing individual, group, and family therapy to youth using cognitive behavioral therapy.

Margo's earlier experience includes roles at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where they worked as a Graduate Assistant, providing counseling to students, presenting clinical case reviews, and conducting risk assessments. Margo also worked as a Practicum Student, refining their counseling skills by providing mental health services to students and community clientele.

Prior to their work in counseling, Margo worked at Boys Town as an Assistant Family Teacher, implementing treatment plans for at-risk youth. Margo also held positions at Completely Kids as an After School Support Staff member and at The Walt Disney Company as a Character Performer.

Margo's earlier experience includes research assistant roles at Boys Town, where they conducted experiments and analyzed data, as well as a psychiatric assistant role at Alegent Health, where they assisted in a crisis stabilization program for at-risk youth. Margo also worked as a Resident Advisor at Creighton University, fostering community and promoting programming for students.

In their early career, Margo worked as a Division II Head Counselor at Camp Longhorn Indian Springs, providing leadership and mentoring to campers during summer camp.

Overall, Margo Botkin has a strong background in counseling, research, and working with at-risk youth, and they are passionate about helping individuals with their mental health needs.

Margo Botkin has an educational background in psychology and clinical mental health counseling. Margo obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2016. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree in Psychology at Creighton University from 2008 to 2011. Margo also has a High School Diploma in Psychology from Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School, which they earned from 2004 to 2008. In addition to their academic qualifications, Margo has obtained several certifications. These include a certification in Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) from Magellan Behavioral Health obtained in June 2016, a CPR/AED certification for adults, children, and CPR for infants from the American Red Cross obtained in January 2012, and a certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention from Crisis Prevention Institute Inc. It is also noted that Margo holds a certification as an NJSDP Provider, though the institution and specific dates of obtaining this certification are not provided.