Brandi Jones
Natchez,Ms.
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
Canopy Children’s Solutions
Natchez, Ms.
01.2016 - Current
- I provide therapeutic services with the goal of assisting clients with achieving their service plan goals set by Child Protection Services.
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine presenting issues and develop treatment plans.
- Assist clients in developing coping skills to better manage symptoms of mental illness or emotional distress.
- Participate in regular case reviews with other clinicians to discuss client progress.
- Identify environmental factors that may be contributing to client's symptoms and collaborated with them to create an action plan for change.
- Respond to emergency situations and provided crisis support.
- Engage in outreach activities within the community to increase awareness about available resources for mental health support.
- Developed individual courses of treatment for each patient by evaluating goals, mental health and practical conditions.
- I maintain electronic documentation on each client served as well as each service provided.
Wraparound Facilitator
Pine Belt Mental Healthcare
Hattiesburg, Ms.
08.2015 - 01.2016
- I worked hands on with children who possessed severe mental and or behavioral issues as well as their parents with the goal of connecting them to community resources and creating a plan to better help the family thrive on a daily basis.
- Maintained accurate records of all contacts with clients and other stakeholders according to agency policies and procedures.
- Monitored progress towards established goals through regular contact with clients and their families.
- Participated in weekly supervision sessions with supervisor and program manager to review cases and receive feedback on performance.
Surveillance Operator
Magnolia Bluff Casino
Natchez, Ms.
08.2014 - 08.2015
- I monitored the casino floor to ensure the safety of the patrons and employees
- I ensured that all patrons abided by casino rules as well as observed all money transfers and other casino activity.
- Communicated violations to appropriate personnel and followed up with detailed documentation of incidents.
- Conducted periodic checks of all surveillance systems, ensuring proper functioning and operation.
- Leveraged strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact successfully with management, peers and patrons.
- Monitored and tracked suspicious activities in assigned areas using surveillance equipment.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX06.2018
Bachelors of Social Work -
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS05.2015
Skills
- Intervention Planning
- Client Relations
- Crisis Intervention
- Documentation Requirements
- Electronic Charting
- Organization and Multitasking
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Case Management
- Discharge Planning
- Records Management
- Customer Relations
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
Accomplishments
- Phi Alpha honor society
- Pi Gamma Mu social science honor society
- Advanced level master’s graduate with 3.4 GPA
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Therapist
Canopy Children’s Solutions
01.2016 - Current
Wraparound Facilitator
Pine Belt Mental Healthcare
08.2015 - 01.2016
Surveillance Operator
Magnolia Bluff Casino
08.2014 - 08.2015
Masters of Social Work -
Our Lady of the Lake University
Bachelors of Social Work -
Alcorn State University
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