Anita Jefferson
Braddock,PA
Summary
Dynamic Classroom Therapist with proven success at Watson Institute in crisis intervention and group therapy facilitation. Expert in building rapport and maintaining compliance, I effectively stabilized clients in distress while fostering emotional awareness. Committed to enhancing client outcomes through detailed documentation and problem-solving strategies.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Therapiist 2
Watson Institute
11.1999 - Current
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress.
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
- Provided group therapy sessions to clients suffering from mental health issues.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress and connecting them with necessary resources.
- Provided crisis intervention services, offering immediate support during critical times.
Community Aide
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
07.2010 - Current
- Enhanced community engagement by organizing and executing outreach events.
- Monitored safety concerns within the neighborhood, reporting issues promptly to appropriate authorities or agencies.
- Supported clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning back to society.
- Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA05-1982
Skills
- Building rapport
- Emotional awareness
- Crisis intervention
- Documentation requirements
- Group therapy facilitation
- Patient monitoring
- Compliance requirements
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Community Aide
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
07.2010 - Current
Classroom Therapiist 2
Watson Institute
11.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
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