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Darcy Jackson

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate license and marriage family therapist highly accomplished, and co-occurring disorders and treatment planning. Operates from an empathetic, nonjudgmental and multicultural lens that focuses on inclusion. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Client-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST

Darcy Jackson, LMFT
06.2023 - Current

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  • Developed treatment plans tailored to clients'' unique needs, resulting in better progress towards mental health goals.
  • Promoted a supportive therapeutic environment by establishing trust and rapport with diverse clientele.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate interventions.

LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST

Heart Of The Matter Counseling
08.2021 - 02.2024
  • Conduct therapeutic individual and couple therapy sessions
  • Guide clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and EMDR
  • Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients


CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Saint John’s Program For Change
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance. While onboarding new employees with training and new hire documentation
  • Developed liaisons and networks with other parole officers, community agencies, correctional institutions, psychiatric facilities, and aftercare agencies to plan for helping offenders with life adjustments.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and clinical interventions.

CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Live Oaks Wellness
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Improved overall clinic functioning by creating standardized processes and procedures for daily operations.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability
  • Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions 6-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 6 employees across more than 2 departments.

PROGRAM MANAGER

Essential Behavioral Health Services
12.2020 - 02.2023


  • Facilitate various groups including but not limited to; trauma, grief and loss, mindfulness
  • Assist CD in administrative oversight of the program- including managing group schedules, administrative duties in EMR, chart audits, and addressing issues on billing reports
  • Hire, train and evaluate performance of clinical staff.

Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee

Healthy Partnerships
09.2019 - 12.2020
  • Maintained a case load of approximately 10-12 weekly clients providing individual, and substance use recovery groups
  • Facilitated youth diversion groups on drug education, intervention and, prevention
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, ensuring accurate records for future reference and continuity of care.


ADULT EDUCATION TEACHER

Five Keys School And Programs
09.2015 - 05.2020
  • Led small groups and taught multiple subjects to incarcerated students of various learning levels to earn their High School Diploma
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing expertise in curriculum design, classroom management techniques, and effective teaching strategies.
  • Assessed student progress regularly using a variety of evaluation methods, providing timely feedback for continuous improvement.

Education

MASTER OF ARTS IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY -

John F. Kennedy University
Pleasant Hill, CA
01.2020

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES -

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
01.2006

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES -

Mitchell College
New London, CT
01.2004

Skills

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Relationship Building
  • Solution-focused techniques
  • Small Group Instruction

Certification

  • LMFT # 139552
  • EMDR Certified

Timeline

LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST

Darcy Jackson, LMFT
06.2023 - Current

CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Saint John’s Program For Change
06.2023 - 10.2023

CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Live Oaks Wellness
03.2023 - 06.2023

LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST

Heart Of The Matter Counseling
08.2021 - 02.2024

PROGRAM MANAGER

Essential Behavioral Health Services
12.2020 - 02.2023

Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee

Healthy Partnerships
09.2019 - 12.2020

ADULT EDUCATION TEACHER

Five Keys School And Programs
09.2015 - 05.2020

MASTER OF ARTS IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY -

John F. Kennedy University

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES -

University of Connecticut

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES -

Mitchell College
  • LMFT # 139552
  • EMDR Certified
Darcy Jackson