Brendan Jonas, LSW
Cincinnati
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Social Worker with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and mental health expertise.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Assistant
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
- Coordination of patients and visitors within a unit to ensure operations run efficiently.
- Respond and follow up with referrals and inquiries from patient families, efficiently and effectively resolving issues.
- Input and ensure the integrity of data and/or records. Standardize and document processes.
- Support leadership in compliance efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital.
- Consistently support the integration of age specific and culturally diverse concepts into patient care, taking into consideration both the patient's chronological age and developmental functioning.
Care Coordinator
Best Point Education and Behavioral Health
04.2019 - 06.2022
- Provided mental health interventions including, but not limited to ongoing assessment of needs, assistance in managing basic needs, facilitation of development of interpersonal, coping, and daily living skills.
- Coordinated and/or assisted in crisis management and stabilization as needed. Responsible for the development of, or participation in the development of, each child’s Individualized Service Plan (ISP) in consultation with client, parent/guardian, and other service providers.
- Counseled, collaborated with, and coordinated treatment with other provider agencies and systems on behalf of the client and family.
- Assisted in gaining access to essential community resources. Enlisted to be the facilitator for the agency’s launch of a social recreational program that provides breaks for families in need.
Case Manager
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Initiated Community Psychiatric Support Treatment (CPST) services to severely and persistently mentally ill clients.
- Collaborated with a supervisor and team psychiatrist to assess the client’s mental health and basic needs, evaluate the appropriate level of care and support, determine the availability of resources, and develop an Individual Recovery Plan.
- Coordinated access to the recommended medical treatment services, vocational assistance, housing arrangements, and other related services.
- Monitored the treatment progress of clients, reevaluated client status, revised the Individual Recovery Plan, and advocated for client rehabilitation.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH04-2025
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH04.2017
Skills
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient care coordination
- Needs assessment
- Clinical support
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Electronic health records management
Licensure
- 2025 Counselor, Social Worker & MFT Board Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
CONTACT
- Jonasbb@mail.uc.edu
- Www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-jonas-16b86b57
- (513) 652-8075
- 8263 Brigantine Ct. Unit 103
- Cincinnati, Ohio 45069
Timeline
Clinical Assistant
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Care Coordinator
Best Point Education and Behavioral Health
04.2019 - 06.2022
Case Manager
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health
10.2017 - 04.2019
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
University of Cincinnati