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Jacquelyn Elwell

Livonia,MI

Summary

Professional Clinician with thorough experience in delivering high-quality patient care and therapeutic services. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and achieving impactful results. Skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions. Reliable and goal-oriented, with passion for supporting patients' mental health and well-being.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Trauma Assessment Clinician

Orchard's Children's Services
03.2022 - Current
  • Delivered high-quality patient care by conducting thorough assessments to identify trauma-related symptoms and develop personalized treatment plans
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, social workers, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapists and case managers to ensure holistic care for clients
  • Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay updated on the latest research findings in trauma therapy
  • Provided assistance to interns during their training rotations in the clinic setting.
  • Developed educational materials for patients and families about various mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.

Clinician

Orchard's Children's Services
11.2021 - Current
  • Provided individual therapy sessions to clients, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions
  • Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures were in place for at-risk patients.
  • Delivered high-quality patient care by conducting thorough assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing therapeutic support.
  • Maintained accurate and confidential client records in compliance with legal and ethical standards
  • Attended regular supervision meetings with senior therapists to discuss cases, seek guidance, and enhance professional development
  • Utilized trauma-informed approaches when working with clients who have experienced significant life events or traumatic incidents
  • Developed therapeutic relationships with clients based on trust, empathy, and unconditional positive regard
  • Supported adolescents in navigating challenges related to identity development, peer pressure, bullying, etc

Foster Care Supportive Visitation Worker

Orchard's Children's Services
09.2019 - 11.2021
  • Facilitated visitation between biological parents or relatives and children placed in foster care settings while ensuring safety measures were followed at all times.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all client interactions, assessments, and conversations with other professionals with the case.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss cases, share information about clients' progress or challenges faced by Biological parents
  • Assisted biological parents in accessing resources that would facilitate reunification efforts when appropriate
  • Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
  • Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.

Rehabilitation Assistant

Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers
02.2017 - 11.2019
  • Provided direct patient care, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and assisting with mobility
  • Assisted with medical procedures such as wound care, catheter insertion/removal, and medication administration under the supervision of a nurse
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by regularly sanitizing equipment and ensuring proper disposal of waste
  • Assisted in transferring patients between beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or other modes of transportation using proper lifting techniques
  • Administered medications orally or topically according to physician orders while adhering strictly to dosage guidelines

Education

Master's - Social Work

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
04.2019

Bachelor's - Social Work

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
04.2018

Associate - Liberal Arts

Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI
05.2016

Skills

  • Treatment planning,
  • Clinical documentation,
  • Engaging with diverse age groups
  • Certified Grief Informed Professional
  • Delivered trauma-informed therapeutic interventions
  • Supportive education for patients and caregivers
  • Trained in EMDR therapy
  • Clinical evaluation
  • Goal setting support
  • Behavioral evaluation
  • Suicide risk assessment

Affiliations

  • Order of the Eastern Star in Michigan
  • International Order of the Rainbow for Girls in Michigan
  • Volunteers Assisting the Disabled

Certification

  • LMSW
  • EMDR trained
  • Certified Trauma Informed Professional
  • Certified Grief Informed Professional

Timeline

Trauma Assessment Clinician

Orchard's Children's Services
03.2022 - Current

Clinician

Orchard's Children's Services
11.2021 - Current

Foster Care Supportive Visitation Worker

Orchard's Children's Services
09.2019 - 11.2021

Rehabilitation Assistant

Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers
02.2017 - 11.2019

Master's - Social Work

Michigan State University

Bachelor's - Social Work

Eastern Michigan University

Associate - Liberal Arts

Schoolcraft College