Devin Jensen
Waterford
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker well-versed at building rapport with clients to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans. Compassionate and driven with strong work ethic and passion for helping others.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Social Work Intern
Bloomfield Child and Family Counseling
09.2025 - 08.2026
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for children and families, fostering emotional resilience.
- Developed treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments of client needs and goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care for clients across various services.
- Facilitated psychoeducational workshops to enhance coping skills and family dynamics.
- Documented client progress in electronic health records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Provided crisis intervention support, assessing risk factors and implementing safety plans.
- Assisted in community outreach initiatives to promote mental health awareness and resources.
- Increased client engagement by tailoring therapeutic approaches to individual needs and strengths.
Volunteer
E Community Parent Engagement Center
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Assisted with fundraising efforts, including event planning and donor outreach.
- Participated in team-building exercises to strengthen relationships among volunteers.
- Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
- Engaged with schools and other educational institutions on behalf of students who are struggling academically or socially due to life circumstances.
- Actively advocated for systemic change within organizations that serve vulnerable populations.
- Provided supportive counseling services for victims of abuse or neglect.
- Assisted individuals experiencing homelessness by providing referrals for emergency shelter placements.
- Coordinated referrals to outside agencies for additional services such as substance abuse programs or vocational training.
- Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
- Participated in professional development activities such as seminars, workshops, trainings.
- Worked collaboratively with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients.
- Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families.
- Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on community resources and post-acute level of care criteria, benefits and coverage.
- Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort and skills to achieve the organization's goals.
Student Support Specialist / 504 Coordinator
Success VLC
02.2021 - 06.2025
- Working with a case load of 50+ students at a time to develop intervention and prevention strategies to encourage effective learning
- Crisis intervention, family intervention, as well as problem solving/decision making, conflict mediation, substance abuse, grief, trauma, and anger management
- Serve as a liaison between the school and outside agencies, such as human services, court services, or mental health services to provide the best support for students
- Maintaining meticulous records of conversations with students as well as necessary documents while ensuring confidentiality
- Developing individualized service plans for students and families.
- Enforced school policies regarding discipline while encouraging positive behavior.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, parents, administrators, and students.
- Advised students on college applications, scholarships, internships.
- Counseled struggling students on how best to manage their workloads effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI08-2020
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI08-2026
Skills
- Psychosocial assessments
- Clinical documentation
- Obtaining authorizations
- Mental health counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Grief counseling
- Trauma-informed care
- Regulatory compliance (HIPAA)
- Coordinating care
Certification
- LLMSW - Limited Licensed Master Social Worker
- EDMR Certificate
- T-CBT Certificate
Timeline
Clinical Social Work Intern
Bloomfield Child and Family Counseling
09.2025 - 08.2026
Volunteer
E Community Parent Engagement Center
08.2022 - 08.2025
Student Support Specialist / 504 Coordinator
Success VLC
02.2021 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Ferris State University
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Michigan