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Jaclyn Bauer

Wayne,NJ

Summary

Energetic, compassionate and organized licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience in the psychiatric and medical health field.

Knowledgeable therapist with extensive background in providing therapeutic support to diverse clients. Recognized for effectively addressing client needs and fostering positive outcomes through tailored interventions. Demonstrated proficiency in active listening and empathetic communication.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Practice Owner, Licensed Psychotherapist

JLB Counseling LLC
07.2023 - Current
  • Therapist for adults using Internal Family Systems, Presence Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches to improve mental health symptoms.
  • Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
  • Specializing in treatment for adults with anxiety, ADHD and spectrum related disorders.
  • Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
  • Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.

KIDNEY DONOR SOCIAL WORKER

Hackensack University Medical Center
12.2019 - Current

Provide clinical assessment and supportive services for donors and those considering donation to promote positive psychosocial outcomes.

  • Assess psychosocial factors affecting donor readiness and decision-making
  • Affirms informed consent element and screen for presence of ambivalence, family pressure, learning or understanding barriers
  • Assess understanding of donor process and risks
  • Provides candidacy recommendations to the interdisciplinary team
  • Collaboratively develops patient goals, monitors progress, addresses barriers to goal achievement and evaluates outcomes of individualized care plans

THERAPIST

Christian Health Care Counseling Center
06.2020 - 07.2023
  • Functioned as a psychotherapist utilizing cognitive behavioral and family systems approaches
  • Provided counseling to families, teens and young adults through older adults.
  • Met with clients regularly to provide counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary
  • Conducted ongoing assessments of patient progress

DIALYSIS SOCIAL WORKER

DAVITA RENAL CARE
01.2013 - 06.2020
  • Company Overview: Nephrology social work services to support and maximize the psychosocial functioning and adjustment of patients who are experiencing end stage renal disease
  • Executed Empowering Patients Program into center which utilizes System Targeted Interventions and cognitive behavioral therapy to improve patient's overall quality of life
  • Implemented A Network Engage Program to all disciplines to ensure all patients and families are involved in their treatment plans
  • Goal is to collaborate with teammates, patients and physicians to drive improvement in results by addressing identified areas of need and creating improvement plans to enhance overall patient experience
  • Work with families on improving mood, attendance and end of life needs as appropriate
  • Refer and coordinate with transplant teams to assist with patient listing with transplant centers
  • Program Coordinator of the Interdisciplinary Patient Care monthly schedule and meetings to ensure unit is within state expected timelines
  • Nephrology social work services to support and maximize the psychosocial functioning and adjustment of patients who are experiencing end stage renal disease

HOSPITAL SOCIAL WORKER

ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM
01.2018 - 11.2019
  • Provide individuals and families with psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute or terminal illnesses
  • Provide care and case management interventions designed to promote health and address barriers to access healthcare
  • Educate patients on the levels of health care; entitlements; community resources and advanced directives
  • Coordinating patient discharge and continuity of care planning

PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER

CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTER
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Provided psychosocial assessments within psychiatric units at Clara Mass hospital on both voluntary and involuntary units
  • Worked with interdisciplinary team to create treatment plan for highest level of treatment success during their hospital stay
  • Provided one on one, group and family counseling to improve symptoms
  • Referred back to the community or to a longer term hospital setting as appropriate

CASE MANAGER

UNITED HEALTH CARE
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Provided psychosocial assessments, case management and follow up for patients with HIV/AIDS
  • Provided resources for both community based services and services available to them within their insurance coverage to assist in optimal management of their illness
  • Assessed for mental health and drug and alcohol abuse and referred as appropriate

RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM MANAGER/OUTPATIENT CLINICIAN

SERV CENTERS OF NJ
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Clinician and Manager for a Residential Treatment Program serving adults with Axis I diagnoses and provides therapeutic intervention services to children and families within an outpatient setting
  • Supervised 12 BA level direct care staff as program manager
  • Responsibilities on top of direct patient interventions were staff supervision, weekly meetings, daily scheduling, interviewing and corrective action/termination
  • Lead therapeutic process, psycho educational and module based groups
  • Able to identify and assess psychiatric stages of de-compensation, risk potential, and communicate crisis intervention plan, which may include psychiatric evaluation and/or screening to all necessary parties
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and behavioral contracts
  • Comprehensive case management resulting in well engaged multidisciplinary teams

PER CLIENT OUTPATIENT THERAPIST

WEST BERGEN MENTAL HEALTHCARE
01.2008 - 10.2010
  • Conducted intakes, groups and individual therapeutic services for children and adults with Asperger's and Spectrum Disorders
  • Assist with supervision of undergraduate interns and attend weekly group supervision

SOAR DIRECTOR

WEST BERGEN MENTAL HEALTHCARE
01.2009 - 12.2009
  • Directed, delivered and evaluated camp programming that met the needs of Asperger and other Spectrum Related Diagnosed Youth for both campers and Spectrum Diagnosed Counselors in Training
  • Completed evaluations and outcome measurement for each camper and counselor-in-training
  • Recruited, hired, trained, supervised and evaluated seasonal staff including camp nurse, senior counselors, 14 counselors-in-training and campers

INTERN, CHILDREN AND FAMILY AND ASPERGER'S RELATED SERVICES DEPARTMENTS

01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Conducted therapeutic intervention services to children and adolescents with Asperger's Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and social skill deficits
  • Attended IEP meetings and assisted parents and school personnel in the construction of an appropriate special education program

Education

Master of Social Work -

Rutgers State University
New Brunswick, NJ
01.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Certificate - CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification
07.2020

Certificate - Maternal Mental Health

Certificate in Perinatal Mood Disorders
11.2019

National Association of Social Workers

Certificate in Clinical Supervision
11-2019

Post Graduate Training - Extern Program

Minuchin Center For Family Therapy
New York, NY
01.2011

Presence Psychotherapy

Skills

    Compassionate and assertive

    Relationship building

    Verbal and written communication

    Ability to see the good in people and help them see it in themselves

Certification

NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Timeline

Private Practice Owner, Licensed Psychotherapist

JLB Counseling LLC
07.2023 - Current

THERAPIST

Christian Health Care Counseling Center
06.2020 - 07.2023

KIDNEY DONOR SOCIAL WORKER

Hackensack University Medical Center
12.2019 - Current

HOSPITAL SOCIAL WORKER

ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM
01.2018 - 11.2019

DIALYSIS SOCIAL WORKER

DAVITA RENAL CARE
01.2013 - 06.2020

PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER

CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTER
01.2012 - 01.2014

CASE MANAGER

UNITED HEALTH CARE
01.2011 - 01.2013

SOAR DIRECTOR

WEST BERGEN MENTAL HEALTHCARE
01.2009 - 12.2009

PER CLIENT OUTPATIENT THERAPIST

WEST BERGEN MENTAL HEALTHCARE
01.2008 - 10.2010

INTERN, CHILDREN AND FAMILY AND ASPERGER'S RELATED SERVICES DEPARTMENTS

01.2008 - 01.2009

RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM MANAGER/OUTPATIENT CLINICIAN

SERV CENTERS OF NJ
01.2007 - 01.2011

Presence Psychotherapy
NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Master of Social Work -

Rutgers State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Montclair State University

Certificate - CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification

Certificate - Maternal Mental Health

Certificate in Perinatal Mood Disorders

National Association of Social Workers

Certificate in Clinical Supervision

Post Graduate Training - Extern Program

Minuchin Center For Family Therapy
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