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Jessica Claire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
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Professional Summary

Driven Counselor specializing in cultivating relationships with schools and community resources that meet student needs. Decisive leader and strategic planner with passion for helping students.

Skills
  • Patient Assessments
  • Diagnostic skills
  • Lesson Planning
  • Team Leadership
  • Treatment planning
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Program Management
  • Academic advising
  • Curriculum Development
  • Resource advocacy
  • Student-centered learning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Database Management
  • Organizational abilities
  • Emotional support
  • Individual and group counseling
  • Special education
  • Vocational planning
  • Student motivation
  • Self-directed mindset
  • Job search strategies
  • Education planning
  • Classroom discipline
  • Application coordination
  • Career mentoring
Work History
01/2020 to Current
Clinician Geo Group Inc. Okeechobee, FL,
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Delivered client assessments for those struggling with addiction or relationship issues and implemented strategies based on client needs.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
  • Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy.
  • Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
  • Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
  • Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
  • Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
08/2014 to 05/2019
Counselor Normandale Community College Bloomington, MN,
  • Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist youth in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
  • Assessed clinical risk and danger to children and families and determined appropriate level of response and intervention.
  • Supervised individuals in small group atmosphere to cultivate safety, independence and structure.
  • Connected clients with community service and resource agencies.
  • Partnered in design of wellness psycho-education group series.
  • Provided guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • Assessed student issues pertaining to depression, anxiety and physical abuse to resolve conflicts between students, peers and teachers.
  • Aided parents in arranging medication evaluations and psychological testing.
  • Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members.
  • Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
  • Identified risk and resiliency factors within individual youth, peer group, family, school, and community and developed strategies for intervention
  • Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
  • Developed and implemented behavior plans and modified when needed.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops.
  • Led educational seminars for staff to expand awareness of mental health symptoms and issues.
  • Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
  • Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
  • Developed new student orientation programs to build excitement around transfer and enrollment.
  • Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
  • Developed team communications and information for BIT, PBIS, and Guiding Coalition meetings.
  • Maintained case files and documented actions.
  • Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional program.
  • Attended job fairs and visited classrooms to provide wide range of information to prospective career interests.
  • Devised and oversaw job fairs and career events.
  • Conducted school-wide Myers Briggs Personality testing to increase career awareness.
01/2014 to 05/2014
Counselor Intern American Addiction Centers Tampa, FL,
  • Fostered communication and friendship among group members through team-building activities.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Assessed student issues pertaining to depression, anxiety and physical abuse to resolve conflicts between students, peers and teachers.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects.
  • Helped determine possible vocations and build application documents.
  • Kept detailed records of individual histories, scores and documents.
  • Worked with team to continuously improve career and placement opportunities for students.
  • Led workshops for job seekers to provide information on job searching, application completion and resume building.
  • Maintained knowledge of market and diverse career opportunities.
  • Administered tests, including aptitude and personality assessments.
  • Maintained case files and documented actions.
  • Provided individualized counseling approaches based on socioeconomic status and cultural background.
  • Helped students evaluate course choices and select relevant classes.
  • Mentored junior staff on compliance, procedural and performance strategies.
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
  • Attended job fairs and visited classrooms to provide wide range of information to prospective job seekers.
  • Equipped students with job search skills to increase success chances.
Education
Expected in 12/2014
Master of Science: School Counseling
Capella University - Minneapolis, MN
GPA:
Expected in 12/2014
Post Baccalaureate: Play Therapy
Capella University - Minneapolis, MN
GPA:
Expected in 05/2009
Bachelor of Science: Psychology
University of Wyoming - Laramie, WY
GPA:
Accomplishments
  • Supervised team of three staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved behavioral issues which led to district-wide implementation of SES program.
  • Administration - Managed PBIS program that resulted in 545 reduction in behavior referrals, 75% reduction in intimidation/physical aggression, 60% reduction in insubordination, & 83% of students maintained goal with CICO services.
  • Managed load of 240 students.
  • Implemented assessment tool to improve accuracy of career planning.
Affiliations
  • Member of ASCA & ACA
  • Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Certified
Certifications
  • National Certified Counselor through NBCC
  • Licensed Professional Counselor-WY
  • Certified Red Cross Disaster Mental Health
  • QPR Certified Trainer/suicide prevention
  • Love and Logic Certified Trainer

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Capella University
  • Capella University
  • University of Wyoming

Job Titles Held:

  • Clinician
  • Counselor
  • Counselor Intern

Degrees

  • Master of Science
  • Post Baccalaureate
  • Bachelor of Science

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