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Jessica Claire
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  • H: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary

Licensed Social Worker with Client-Focused over several years of experience helping patients work through Mental/Co-morbidity Diagnoses issues. Adept in performing clinical assessments to chart effective treatment plans for patients. Advanced Mental Health counseling techniques with expertise in providing crisis intervention strategies to assist patients.

Skills
  • Skilled in Intake Interviewing
  • Biopsychosocial Assessments
  • Clinical/ Crisis Interventions
  • PTSD Knowledge
  • Group Psychotherapies
  • Dual Diagnoses/Comorbidity Treatment
  • Mental Health Evaluations
  • Psychotropic Medications Knowledge
  • Case Documentation
  • Clairening disability awareness
Work History
Mental Health Clinician, 08/2016 - Current
Yai/Nipd Network Gardena, CA,
  • Demonstrated strong Evaluation/Assessment/Documentation/Organizational/Time Management on Intakes and Mental/Medical Health Screenings/ Bio-psychosocial/Assessments/Treatment Plans.
  • Providing Individual Therapy Sessions and/or Facilitate/Co-Facilitate Therapeutic Groups/Activities in areas such as Co-Modalities/Psycho-educational/DBT/CBT and other Eclectic Therapies/Anger Management techniques and practices, appropriately documents group activities.
  • Advocate/Provided Documentation/Interventions with Telehealth/Hospitalization/Suicide Watches/Interpreter Services as assessment tools to utilize Mental/Medical services.
  • Utilize crisis and/or De-Escalation Intervention practices, when necessary and appropriate, with patient whose behavior cannot be otherwise supported without such interventions.
  • Providing Psycho-educational/Collaborating with newly diagnosed Participants/Families/Caregivers on Mental Health/Psychotropic Medications/Treatment Plans.
  • Collaborate with Health Providers/Case Managers/Residence Counselors/Probation/Parole Officers.
  • Managed caseload of co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders, and substance dependence.
  • Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Used Eclectic methodologies to help patients during therapy sessions.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Delivered client assessments for those struggling with Mental/Medical Health/Addiction or relationship issues and implemented strategies based on client needs.
  • Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from Mental Health and other Co-Modalities diseases and issues.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy.
  • Utilized positive uncertainty and multi-systemic family systems therapy to encourage clients and help to handle ambiguity, accept inconsistencies and trust intuition in decision-making.
  • Consulted with Treatment team members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
Senior Mental Health Assistant, 01/2007 - 01/2019
Dialysis Clinic Spartanburg, SC,
  • Supervise staff on Crisis/De-Escalation/Interventions/Assessments/Follow ups with Participants/Families and Agencies.
  • Provide Counseling/Case Management/Groups to Participants/Families/Caregivers with MH/Co-Modalities/ DV/ SU/HIV.
  • Identify Participants characteristics and environmental variables that may trigger agitated behavior(s) and communicates such information to the treatment team.
  • Regularly assess participants and families’ homes for safety and adherence to APS and ACS requirements.
  • Regularly participate in clinical supervision and mental health in-service meetings.
  • Linked participants to Community-Based/Homecare Services/Advocated for increased services as needed.
  • Consult regularly with a multi-disciplinary treatment team for treatment recommendations.
  • Strategized with clinical team to prevent inmate diversion, abuse and recidivism.
  • Communicated effectively, both orally and in writing, with patients from diverse backgrounds.
Social Worker Assistant, 10/2013 - 05/2014
Lincoln Hospital Mental Health Center City, STATE,
  • Demonstrated strong Documentation/Organizational/Time Management on Intakes and Mental/Medical Health Screenings/ Bio-psychosocial/Assessments/Treatment Plans.
  • Providing Individual Therapy Sessions and/or Facilitate/Co-Facilitate Therapeutic Groups/Activities in areas such as Co-Modalities/Psycho-educational/DBT/CBT and other Eclectic Therapies/Anger Management techniques and practices, appropriately documents group activities.
  • Manage case load for Participants/Families with Mental/Medical Health.
  • Utilize Crisis/De-Escalation intervention practices with Participants/Staff/Families/Caregivers.
  • Patient whose behavior cannot be otherwise supported without such interventions.
  • Providing Psychoeducation/Collaborating with newly diagnosed Participants/Families/Caregivers on Mental Health/Psychotropic Medications/Treatment Plans.
  • Collaborate with Health Providers/Case Managers/Residence Counselors/Probation/Parole Officers.
  • Helped develop effective care plans advocated for needs of each client with outside agencies and care professionals.
  • Completed comprehensive psychosocial evaluations for new residents to identify needs and strengths.
  • Detailed residents' medical and social needs for personnel and arranged for appropriate services.
  • Conducted home visits across [Location] to check on patients' well-being.
  • Coordinated referrals to community services to help clients obtain needed support.
  • Evaluated individuals' financial resources and current needs related to [Type] concerns.
  • Encouraged socialization and engagement through therapy, music therapy and social activities.
  • Assessed clients based on factors such as [Type] and [Type] to help social workers make informed case decisions.
  • Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
  • Transitioned residents and supporting family members to facility protocols and operational standards, answering questions and resolving problems during onboarding processes.
  • Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Maintained impeccable case notes and documented activities fully in [Software].
  • Protected clients' health information with strict protocols focused on controlling access to confidential information.
  • Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions.
  • Collaborated on program operations and relayed participant feedback for improvements.
  • Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
  • Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
  • Educated potential participants on available services and processes to engage in program.
  • Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
  • Coordinated referrals and direct support for Participants
  • Identified service gaps and located needed housing and work placement resources for individuals.
Education
Master of Social Work: , Expected in
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Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College - ,
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Bachelor of Arts: Human Services, Expected in
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City College - ,
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Licensed: Social Worker, Expected in 2016
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CASAC-T Training Completion: , Expected in 2010
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Affiliations
National Association of Social Work Member 2012-present Recipient of The Department of Mental Health and Hygiene Scholarship for Social Work 2012 Golden Key International Honour Society 2009-present National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI of Harlem) 2000-present GMHC Gay Men’s Health Crisis (AIDS Organization) Volunteer- 2006-present Hour Children Mentor 2009

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School Attended

  • Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College
  • City College

Job Titles Held:

  • Mental Health Clinician
  • Senior Mental Health Assistant
  • Social Worker Assistant

Degrees

  • Master of Social Work
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Licensed
  • CASAC-T Training Completion

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