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Jalissa Bell, LMSW

Red Oak,TX

Summary

Results-driven Licensed Master Social Worker dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for vulnerable populations through evidence-based programs and strategic partnerships. Collaborates with stakeholders, community organizations, and local agencies to address social disparities and promote equity. Proven ability to ensure client safety as Managing Conservator for minors within the child welfare system. Thrives in fast-paced settings, balancing efficiency with a deep commitment to cultural sensitivity, integrity, and excellence. Experienced in therapeutic techniques to support client mental health and utilizes evidence-based practices to address diverse behavioral health needs while maintaining a strong understanding of client-centered care and effective communication strategies.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavioral Health Therapist

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
01.2025 - Current
  • Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes, and test results and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
  • Evaluated treatment techniques after sufficient time periods to determine effectiveness for each client.
  • Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
  • Developed behavior intervention plans based on principles of applied behavior analysis.
  • Supervised clinicians-in-training such as interns and new counselors.
  • Educated families about mental health issues, promoting understanding of diagnoses and empowering them to better support their loved ones during treatment.
  • Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.

Heightened Monitoring Specialist

Texas Department of Family Protective Services
06.2024 - Current
  • Spearhead the evaluation and oversight of foster placements to develop and implement strategic frameworks that enhance the effectiveness of programs and ensure the safety and well-being of children under state care.
  • Conduct critical on-site assessments of facilities under heightened monitoring plans, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards and policy mandates.
  • Author comprehensive reports and deliver high-level presentations to executive leadership and multidisciplinary teams, shaping informed decision-making processes.
  • Build and sustain strategic partnerships across divisions, including Residential Child-Care Licensing, CPS Field Operations, and external child welfare organizations, to drive coordinated service delivery.
  • Lead and contribute to professional development initiatives, including specialized training sessions, cross-departmental meetings, and case staffing's to enhance team capabilities and align with organizational priorities.
  • Manage complex operational responsibilities to ensure program efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement.
  • Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a culturally competent workplace and establishing respectful collaboration among colleagues and stakeholders.

Conservatorship Supervisor

Texas Department of Family Protective Services
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Oversees and coordinates unit operations to effectively achieve project goals and objectives within service delivery, maintaining a keen focus on monitoring caseloads, facilitating open discussions with staff to address case complexities, granting approval for leave requests, and orchestrating unit meetings to promote collaboration and synergy among team members.
  • Cultivates and nurtures robust relationships with a diverse range of community resources, including Child Protective Services staff, Child Welfare boards, legal professionals, medical practitioners, educators, and other key stakeholders, fostering collaborative partnerships to enhance support networks and advocacy efforts for vulnerable populations.
  • Demonstrates sound judgment in navigating complex casework decisions pertaining to child removal and placement, collaborating closely with legal authorities to initiate necessary legal actions within the realm of Child Protective Services cases, and prioritizing the safety and well-being of individuals under the agency's care.
  • Undertakes additional responsibilities as assigned to uphold operational efficiency, actively promoting diversity and inclusivity and ensuring that a culture of respect for cultural diversity permeates all facets of unit operations and interactions with external stakeholders and the broader community.
  • Upholds a strong commitment to agency policies and procedures by consistently maintaining regular attendance in alignment with established leave policies, underscoring a steadfast dedication to fulfilling roles and responsibilities with integrity and reliability.

Conservatorship Specialist I-IV

Texas Department of Family Protective Services
01.2019 - 01.2024
  • Showcased proficiency in evaluating the safety of clients across diverse settings, while assuming the role as Managing Conservator for abused and neglected children.
  • Provided objective testimony at judicial hearings regarding client services, mental health stability, educational status, and barriers to achieving permanency.
  • Created tailored service plans based on client's needs and recommendations from psychological, psychiatric, and psychosocial evaluations.
  • Conducted routine client interviews while utilizing assessment tools to identify strengths, needs, risks and safety measures.
  • Prepared written correspondence aligned with program policy, legal statutes, and minimum standards.
  • Utilized a 'person first, person-centered' approach toward engaging clients, case managers, and community stakeholders.
  • Effectively collaborated with peers, leaders, and multidisciplinary teams to meet objectives.
  • Developed and maintained effective working relationships with Law Enforcement, School Personnel, Medical Staff, Clinicians, Appointed Advocates, and Judicial Officials.
  • Maintained confidentiality of client records and access to sensitive information.
  • Served as program Mentor while training new hires.

Education

Master of Social Work -

The University of Texas at Arlington
08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Criminal Justice

The University of Texas at Arlington
12.2018

Skills

  • Experience working with vulnerable populations in high-stress environments
  • Familiar with crisis prevention and stabilization Knowledgeable about community resources and support services for vulnerable populations
  • Extensive training in trauma, family dynamics, and psychoeducational
  • Ability to synthesize and condense complex information
  • Culturally competent, compassionate, and empathetic approach to client care
  • Ability to identify mental health triggers and resilience factors
  • Expertise in assessing client safety in diverse environments, while serving as a gatekeeper for individuals who are at risk of suicide
  • Proficient in utilizing software and tools to identify and analyze data trends
  • In-depth knowledge of child welfare policies and procedures
  • Client-centered approach
  • Suicide risk assessment
  • Professional ethics
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Solution-focused brief therapy
  • Mental health assessment
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification


  • LSMW - Licensed Master Social Worker

Timeline

Behavioral Health Therapist

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
01.2025 - Current

Heightened Monitoring Specialist

Texas Department of Family Protective Services
06.2024 - Current

Conservatorship Supervisor

Texas Department of Family Protective Services
01.2024 - 06.2024

Conservatorship Specialist I-IV

Texas Department of Family Protective Services
01.2019 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Criminal Justice

The University of Texas at Arlington

Master of Social Work -

The University of Texas at Arlington

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