Donna Jackson-Arredondo
Eclectic,AL
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over fifteen years experience counseling and advocating for clients in mental health organizations. History of success in significantly reducing symptoms by application of a combination of evidence-based therapies. Strong interest in serving trauma-affected population.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Social Worker, Out-Patient Mental Health
Department Of Veterans Affairs
10.2012 - 07.2024
- Provided evidence-based and supportive psychotherapy for caseload of 120 veterans with mental health diagnoses including: PTSD, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, anxiety and chronic pain
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress
- Consulted with interdisciplinary team including psychiatrists, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, psychologists and administrative staff
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services
- Facilitated group therapies including: anger, stress, depression, and chronic pain management
- Provided couples therapy to veterans and their partners
Clinical Social Worker
SafetyNet Behavioral Health Care
06.2009 - 09.2012
- Provided individual and group psychotherapy for caseload of twelve teenage clients
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals
- Applied crisis intervention protocols that effectively addressed emergent mental health concerns among client population served by agency
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss client care plans
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Auburn University
Auburn, AL03.1982
Skills
- Certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Trained in EMDR
- Have facilitated numerous group therapies
- Effective in ACT and CBT
- 4 years experience providing virtual therapy
- Holistic approach to healing and recovery
Certification
- LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- License Number 3724C
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker, Out-Patient Mental Health
Department Of Veterans Affairs
10.2012 - 07.2024
Clinical Social Worker
SafetyNet Behavioral Health Care
06.2009 - 09.2012
Master of Arts - Social Work
Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Auburn University
- LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- License Number 3724C
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