Jamie Yager
LCSW
West Sacramento,CA
Summary
Skilled part-time Counselor with strong background helping individuals and couples overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills. Licensed by Illinois, currently working on California licensure.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor 1 - Part Time
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
02.2024 - Current
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change in clients' lives.
- Improve client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Guide clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Maintain accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions for increased social support and skill-building opportunities.
- Engage in Leader Consults and Member Resource Discussions, providing comprehensive resources to Leaders and Members.
Mental Health Crisis Worker
Northshore University HealthSystem
12.2020 - 03.2025
- Evaluated mental health patients in fast-paced Emergency Department setting to determine disposition
- Assessed for Suicide Risk and provided Safety Planning
- Performed verbal de-escalation to resolve crises
- Coordinated inpatient admission or discharge planning
- Educated patients and families on evaluation and admission process and provided appropriate resources
Medical Social Work Intern
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Of Cook County
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Delivered social work services in Outpatient and Inpatient settings, including Oncology and N/PICU
- Co-facilitated weekly and monthly support groups
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments and coordinated discharge planning
Child Welfare Social Work Intern
Greenlight Family Services
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Handled and assisted with over 40 adoption and guardianship cases for DCFS families
- Provided post-adoption services and resources to adoptive families
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work, With Child And Family Emphasis
UIC's Jane Addams College of Social Work
Chicago, IL 08.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Minoring in Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL 08.2015 - 05.2017
Skills
Counseling
Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
Suicide Prevention
Clinical Documentation
Community Referrals
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Timeline
Counselor 1 - Part Time
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
02.2024 - Current
Mental Health Crisis Worker
Northshore University HealthSystem
12.2020 - 03.2025
Medical Social Work Intern
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Of Cook County
08.2019 - 05.2020
Child Welfare Social Work Intern
Greenlight Family Services
08.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Social Work - Social Work, With Child And Family Emphasis
UIC's Jane Addams College of Social Work
08.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Minoring in Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago
08.2015 - 05.2017