Megan Perkins, CSPO, CRC

Megan Perkins has a diverse work experience with a focus on clinical and vocational services. Starting in 2012, they worked as a Desk Assistant at the University of Georgia while also being involved in laboratory research and serving as a Business Director. In 2013, they became a Graduate Research Assistant at Georgia State University, focusing on LGBTQ populations with chronic illness or disability.

From 2014 to 2015, Perkins worked as a Therapist Intern at RiverWoods Behavioral Health Systems, providing therapy and creating individualized treatment plans for patients. Megan then transitioned to vocational roles, first as a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist at Renaissance Counseling Services, LLC, where they developed employment opportunities for clients and supervised a small team. In 2016, they became a Clinical Team Lead at Sedgwick, managing a team of consultants and contributing to the growth of the department.

At Sedgwick, Perkins had various roles, including Return To Work Specialist and Job Accommodation Specialist, where they negotiated return to work plans, developed training processes, and reviewed medical information to ensure compliance with federal, state, and client requirements.

In 2023, Perkins joined OnPay as a Product Owner, contributing to the development and management of their products.

Overall, Megan Perkins has built a strong expertise in clinical and vocational services, demonstrated by their success in managing teams, coordinating care, developing treatment plans, and conducting research.

Megan Perkins, CSPO, CRC, holds a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Georgia State University, which they completed from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology from The University of Georgia, where they studied from 2009 to 2013.

In terms of certifications, Megan Perkins is a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), accredited by the Scrum Alliance, which they achieved in December 2022. Additionally, they hold the designation of Certified Rehabilitation Counselor from CRCC (Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification), although the specific year and month of obtaining this certification are not provided.