Jae’La Bean
Crown Point,Indiana
Summary
Focused social work graduate student experienced in crisis intervention and individualized care planning. Specializes in collaboration with healthcare teams, connecting families to community resources, and advocating for accessible mental health services. Dedicated to creating supportive environments that enhance mental health and promote positive developmental outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Advisor
Franciscan Health Hospital
Dyer, IN
07.2025 - Current
- Monitored and provided developmental guidance and support to adolescents in a program to enhance their psychosocial well-being. Each resident is under a medically prescribed psychosocial treatment program. Ensured safety of residents by implementing protective measures against external and self-harm risks. Collaborated daily with Clinical Therapists, Occupational and Activity Therapists, Teachers, and Case Managers to strengthen support network for residents.
- Facilitated daily residential activities for patients at Franciscan Health Hospital.
- Assisted in implementing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to ensure effective patient communication.
Intern
Mental Health America of Northwest Indiana
Hammond, Indiana
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Assisted the supervisor in providing families with information on positive parental techniques and connecting them to employment, healthcare, and housing resources.
- Conducted research on mental health resources and services available locally.
- Assisted in preparing educational materials on mental health topics.
- Supported staff in organizing community outreach events and workshops.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN05-2028
B.S - Psychology
Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN01-2025
High School Diploma -
Merrillville High School
Merrillville, IN01-2020
Skills
- Soft Skills: Strong leadership, Excellent Communication, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Oriented, Flexibility, Trustworthy, Good Time Management
- Professional Skills : Presentation Competency, Creativity, Crisis intervention, Activity planning, Conflict resolution, Role modeling, Safety practices, Progress documentation, Group activities
Personal Information
Title: Psychology: Mental Health Worker
Certification
- Initial Therapeutuc Crisis Intervention (TCI) Training - 2025-07-18
Interests
Participating in praise dance ministry and joining book clubs., Volunteering as a Youth Leader at my home church in planning activities and fundraisers for local kids., Exploring different genres of music and reading
Timeline
Residential Advisor
Franciscan Health Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Intern
Mental Health America of Northwest Indiana
01.2025 - 05.2025
Master of Science - Social Work
Purdue University Northwest
B.S - Psychology
Purdue University Northwest
High School Diploma -
Merrillville High School