Curtis Jefferson
Menifee,CA
Summary
Empathetic and self-directed therapist with excellent active listening, conflict resolution, verbal communication skills, crisis management, and team-leading skills. Certified as a Level 1 Internal Family Systems therapist with extensive experience in family, group, couples, and individual sessions. Maintains records and makes written and oral reports concerning client care and therapeutic interventions. Cultivates an environment that honors faith, and embraces cultural and demographic diversity.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
LiveWell Family Counseling
Temecula, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, physicians, social workers, and other healthcare providers in order to provide comprehensive care for clients.
- Conducted assessments to diagnose mental health disorders and other psychosocial problems.
- Administered individual, couples, and family counseling sessions catering to adults, teens, and children.
- Provided crisis intervention services in emergency situations.
Lead Clinical Therapist
Discovery Mood and Anxiety PHP & IOP
Temecula, CA
05.2020 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with other health professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for patients.
- Supervised a team of therapists in providing evidence-based therapeutic services.
- Ensured compliance with the Joint Commission and regulations governing mental health services delivery.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Provided crisis intervention when needed to ensure the safety of clients.
- Developed and implemented clinical treatment plans for clients with complex mental health issues.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to address areas such as shame resilience, addiction, C-PTSD, and debilitating anxiety.
- Educated families about therapeutic strategies and techniques used in treatment plans. Organized and conducted multi-family systems groups for parents and patients.
MFT Trainee
California Baptist University Counseling Center
Riverside, CA
05.2019 - 05.2020
ABA Behavior Therapist
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc
Menifee, CA
05.2018 - 12.2018
Maintenance Training Instructor
United States Air Force
Abilene, TX
12.2012 - 05.2016
- Created instructional materials to fulfill objectives, integrating interactive courseware, instructor and student guides, training aids, handouts for classroom and practical training sessions, application exercises, presentation materials, and supplementary training documentation.
- Facilitated technical training and skills development on maintenance basics and essential subjects for Airframe and Powerplant Technician positions.
Aerospace Maintenance Crew Chief
United States Air Force
Abilene, TX
11.2010 - 05.2016
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on aircraft as specified by manufacturer's guidelines.
- Coordinated communication between various departments within the organization regarding upcoming projects related to aircraft maintenance.
- Ordered parts, supplies, and equipment needed for repair or replacement of defective components.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA05-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA05-2018
Skills
- Certified Level 1 Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner
- Composed Crisis management and de-escalation
- Proactive and Self-Directed
- Dependable and Responsible
- Integrity, Humility, Teachable & Ethical
- Wealth of Experience in Individual, Couples, Group and Family counseling
- Treatment planning, Collaborative Care and Coordination of continued Care
- Coordinating and Conducting Team meetings
- Family systems therapy
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Trauma-informed care
- Multicultural competence
- Team management
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
LiveWell Family Counseling
10.2023 - Current
Lead Clinical Therapist
Discovery Mood and Anxiety PHP & IOP
05.2020 - 10.2023
MFT Trainee
California Baptist University Counseling Center
05.2019 - 05.2020
ABA Behavior Therapist
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc
05.2018 - 12.2018
Maintenance Training Instructor
United States Air Force
12.2012 - 05.2016
Aerospace Maintenance Crew Chief
United States Air Force
11.2010 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
California Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California Baptist University
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