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Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist resume example with 9+ years of experience

Jessica Claire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
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Professional Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Marriage and Family Therapist highly accomplished in crisis intervention and treatment planning.
Skills
  • Licensed MFT #95851
  • Adept at treatment and discharge planning
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Case management proficiency
  • Adept at conflict resolution
  • Group psychotherapy experience
  • Biopsychosocial assessments
  • Knowledge of juvenile justice system
  • Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
  • Commercially Sexually Exploited Children trained
  • Gang Intervention trained
  • Crises Intervention trained
  • Non-Violent Conflict Resolution certified
  • Trauma Focused Therapy trained
  • Youth Mentor for Environmental Alternatives
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Skilled in intake interviewing
  • Trained in indicators of child abuse
Work History
03/2017 to Current
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Veterans Health Administration , ,
  • Provide individual therapy within the Psychiatry Department
  • Observe and monitor client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Make appropriate referrals to ensure client safety and provide adequate care.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans and modify when needed.
  • Direct client-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
  • Coordinate additional support with Intensive Outpatient team and other appropriate higher levels of care.
07/2013 to 09/2017
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Veterans Health Administration , ,
  • Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints.
  • Conduct therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
  • Direct family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
  • Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health.
  • Guide clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
  • Develop goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Document psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
08/2012 to 07/2016
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern/Case Manager Sacramento Assessment And Treatment Center , ,
  • Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children ages 12 to 21.
  • Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served.
  • Maintained a caseload of more than 30 children in public schools and group home placements.
  • Aided parents in arranging medication evaluations and psychological testing.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops.
  • Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members.
  • Documented therapeutic services and responses to treatment in client case files.
  • Consulted with psychiatrists, social workers, administration, skilled mental health and medical staff to provide feedback on effectiveness of treatment.
  • Offered testimony as an advocate legal in legal matters.
  • Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.
  • Monitored client census by using the Daily Movement Report and recording admissions, discharges, doctor appointments and site visit data.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans for clients in the long term treatment program.
  • Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health.
  • Connected clients with community service and resource agencies. This included youth program as well as adult parolee program.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources. Assisted adult parolees with community reintegration.
  • Provided therapy to clients using integrated, evidence based therapeutic models.
  • Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members during clinical assessments.
  • Completed intakes to provide treatment consent forms and gathered information for patient health records.
  • Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues.
  • Lead therapist at a residential treatment center for adolescents with addiction, abuse pathology and criminal history.
01/2012 to 04/2013
Therapist Trainee Diogenes Youth Services , ,
  • Provided individual and family therapy sessions using evidence-based treatment.
  • Created and implemented treatment plans and modified goals as needed.
  • Connected clients with community resources when applicable.
  • Presented case history material to clinical supervisor and colleagues during staff meetings.
  • Managed a caseload of 25 patients with substance dependence and co-occurring disorders.
  • Provided guidance with conflict resolution within families and helped to improve communication.
Education
Expected in 2013
Master of Arts: Counseling Psychology
National University - Sacramento, CA
GPA:
Marriage and Family Therapy
Expected in 2005
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology
Upper Iowa University - Fayette, IA
GPA:

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School Attended

  • National University
  • Upper Iowa University

Job Titles Held:

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Marriage and Family Therapist Intern/Case Manager
  • Therapist Trainee

Degrees

  • Master of Arts
  • Bachelor of Arts

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