Jacquelene Hernandez
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience in mental health and substance use treatment, dedicated to providing compassionate care and support in residential settings. Skilled in utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address a wide range of psychological needs. Strong understanding of crisis intervention and patient advocacy, ensuring safe and supportive environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Residential Therapist
Akua Mind and Body
12.2023 - Current
- Trains new clinical staff, ensuring they understand company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, resulting in a smooth onboarding process and faster integration into the team
- Creates and adjusts weekly clinical group schedule
- View and approve potential admits’ pre-admission assessments to the program, when needed
- Support with managing crises for clinical team
- Any and all additional tasks to support the needs of my team
- Maintain a caseload of up to 12 individual clients across the male and female programs
- These responsibilities are in addition to regular therapist duties and responsibilities
Primary Mental Health & Substance Use Program Therapist
Akua Mind and Body
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Maintain a caseload of up to 9 clients throughout their treatment episode
- Facilitate 1-2 sessions per week for each individual client
- Facilitate a minimum of 4-6 group sessions per week
- Create and utilize group curriculum appropriate to the diagnoses and needs of the client census
- Maintain detailed documentation for all sessions including progress notes, clinical updates, biopsychosocial, safety plans, and suicide risk assessments
- Assess and perform brainspotting therapy with appropriate clients
- Communicate on a weekly basis with client family members and loved ones
- Create and follow clinical treatments plans, individualized for each client’s diagnoses and needs
- Collaborates with treatment team including case manager, psychiatrist, program manager, and clinical director
Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee
Outreach Concern
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Provided direct counseling services to middle school aged students and families in a school-based educational environment
- Assisted in resolving peer conflicts
- Engaged students in psychoeducation, normalizing feelings and transitions that accompany adolescence
- Effectively utilized mindfulness and breathwork techniques to deal with anxiety and stress-related issues
- Assisted students to handle grief during loss
- Completed and submitted progress notes and treatment goals in a timely manner
Admissions Counselor
Akua Mind and Body
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Provided initial contact with referral sources and potential clients, coordinated the pre-admission process, and maintained follow-up communication with client, families, and/or clinical program staff
- Conducted over the phone pre-assessments and handled inquiries from potential clients via methods including but not limited to: inbound calls, outbound calls, web inquiries, and online chat inquiries
- Verified insurance coverage for potential clients and assisted client/families in finding alternate funding sources when necessary
Substitute Teacher
Mendota Unified School District
04.2016 - 06.2019
- Supervised and managed K-12 classrooms while following lesson plans
Entry Level Behavior Interventionist
Pacific Child and Family Associates
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Provided Applied Behavioral Analysis to children with autism spectrum disorders
Education
Brainspotting Phase 2 Training -
Pacific Counseling And Trauma Center
06.2023
Brainspotting Phase 1 Training -
Pacific Counseling And Trauma Center
01.2022
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy
Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA05.2015
Credentials
M.S., LMFT #153745
Timeline
Lead Residential Therapist
Akua Mind and Body
12.2023 - Current
Primary Mental Health & Substance Use Program Therapist
Akua Mind and Body
03.2021 - 12.2023
Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee
Outreach Concern
01.2020 - 06.2020
Admissions Counselor
Akua Mind and Body
08.2019 - 05.2020
Substitute Teacher
Mendota Unified School District
04.2016 - 06.2019
Entry Level Behavior Interventionist
Pacific Child and Family Associates
08.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Vanguard University of Southern California
Brainspotting Phase 2 Training -
Pacific Counseling And Trauma Center
Brainspotting Phase 1 Training -
Pacific Counseling And Trauma Center
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy
Vanguard University of Southern California
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