Jackie Nordmann
Arcadia,IN
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with hands-on experience in equine-assisted and therapeutic riding environments, including teaching PATH-aligned lessons and facilitating structured equine-assisted activities to support children’s emotional regulation, coordination, attention, and developmental skill-building. Brings pediatric crisis intervention and case management experience from Riley Hospital for Children, providing trauma-informed, strengths-based care to children and families navigating acute emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology/Hematology Social Worker
Riley Hospital for Children
06.2024 - Current
- Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify family needs and provide appropriate intervention
- Assist families with navigating psychosocial barriers and problem solving
- Offer emotional support and crisis intervention for patients and families coping with cancer and blood disorders
- Assist with financial resources, including Medicaid, Social Security, and nonprofit aid
- Collaborate with medical teams to coordinate care and advocate for patient needs
- Provide referrals for mental health support, transportation, and housing assistance
- Maintain detailed case documentation in compliance with hospital policies and HIPAA
Rehabilitation Social Worker
Riley Hospital for Children
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided a variety of support to families of children with multiple health complexities
- Created goals with families to ensure proper follow through of medical care
- Assessed for mental health concerns and other social complications and referred or supported appropriately
- Assisted patients with a variety of resources and referrals including prescription assistance, Medicaid programs and waivers, food assistance, social security benefits, legal aid, and more
- Assisted families from different cultures and effectively utilized interpreter services
- Collaborated appropriately with outside agencies, including the Department of Child Services, to ensure the safety of patients
Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding
Whitestown, IN
04.2024 - 01.2026
- Taught and facilitated therapeutic riding lessons within a PATH Intl.–aligned program under organizational supervision and standards
- Designed and led mounted and unmounted activities to support clients’ emotional regulation, attention, coordination, and developmental goals
- Ensured client safety throughout all phases of session delivery, including horse handling, mounting/dismounting, and arena-based instruction
- Adapted riding patterns and exercises to meet individualized participant needs, including sensory, behavioral, and motor planning goals
- Collaborated with program staff and certified professionals to maintain treatment consistency and uphold therapeutic riding best practices
Horse Handler
Children's Theraplay
Carmel, IN
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Provided therapeutic riding and equine-assisted sessions in a structured, trauma-informed environment for children
- Ensured client safety at all times during mounted and unmounted activities, including continuous monitoring of physical and emotional regulation needs
- Supported individualized treatment goals by incorporating movement-based and horse-assisted interventions aligned with OT/PT and developmental objectives
- Facilitated structured riding patterns and activities to promote coordination, balance, emotional regulation, and confidence building
- Collaborated within a therapeutic team to support client progress, safety planning, and session planning based on individualized needs
Social Work Intern
Riley Pediatric Care Center
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Effectively managed a caseload of approximately 20-30 families
- Provided support and resources for families with children that have complex medical, social, emotional, and physical needs
- Assessed family's present situation, social and medical history in order to identify needs and provide appropriate interventions
- Collaborated with Department of Child Services regularly to ensure the safety of children
- Used Strengths-based perspective and Evidence-based techniques with families
Behavior Management Intern
Hillcroft Services
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Established trust and relationships with approximately 10 clients who had a variety of intellectual disability diagnoses
- Created individualized plans with clients to enhance positive behaviors
- Learned how to effectively communicate with others and set healthy boundaries
Education
Master of Social Work - Health
Indiana University-Purdue University (IUPUI)
Indianapolis, IN01-2022
Bachelor of Social Work - Interpersonal Relations
Ball State University
Muncie, IN01-2020
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Crisis Prevention
- Safety Planning
- Case Management
- Social Justice Advocate
- Solution-Based Interventions
- Child Development
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Child Welfare and Protective Services
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker: Received November 2023
- CPR Certified and First Aid Trained: Received May 2020
- Telehealth Basics for SW Educators & Behavioral Health Clinicians Responding to COVID-19: Received August 2021
- Crisis Prevention Intervention certified: Received February 2022
Timeline
Oncology/Hematology Social Worker
Riley Hospital for Children
06.2024 - Current
Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding
04.2024 - 01.2026
Rehabilitation Social Worker
Riley Hospital for Children
07.2022 - 05.2024
Social Work Intern
Riley Pediatric Care Center
08.2021 - 06.2022
Horse Handler
Children's Theraplay
01.2021 - 05.2023
Behavior Management Intern
Hillcroft Services
05.2020 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Social Work - Interpersonal Relations
Ball State University
Master of Social Work - Health
Indiana University-Purdue University (IUPUI)