Jamyra Witherspoon
Egg Harbor Twp,NJ
Summary
Help individuals dealing with psychiatric and psychological diagnoses while providing an understanding on how to effectively cope with problems to improve wellbeing. Advocate for clients to build support networks and obtain necessary resources. Skilled in program planning and optimization to maximize outreach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Housing Specialist
Collaborative Support Programs Of New Jersey
Absecon , NJ
2023.09 - Current
- Assisted clients with permanent housing transitions.
- Verified assets and income for applicants.
- Educated clients on lease and rental agreements.
- Assessed eligibility of applicants in accordance with predetermined criteria to fill vacancies.
- Implemented property inspection procedures to maintain compliance with housing codes.
- Responded to complaints and members' inquiries to improve service delivery.
Support Worker
Collaborative Support Programs Of New Jersey
Absecon , NJ
2021.06 - Current
- Supported clients' social, physical and emotional needs to help integrate into local community.
- Tracked client behaviors, daily activities, new skills and notable incidents for documentation purposes.
- Drove and accompanied clients to appointments, shopping and special events for safety and companionship.
Therapist Intern
Helping Hand Behavioral Health
Egg Harbor , NJ
2023.09 - 2024.05
- Utilized empathy and active listening to build relationships with clients.
- Maintained clinical documentation of goals and progress.
- Promoted client awareness and growth with therapeutic interventions.
- Provided individual and group counseling to guide clients in areas of social and emotional.
- Worked with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment interventions.
Mental Health Associate
AtlantiCare Behavioral Health
Pomona , NJ
2020.02 - 2021.05
- Facilitated weekly group sessions focused on various issues to help groups and individuals.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans focusing on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.
- Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
- Monitored behavior in individual and group sessions and intervened when necessary.
- Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
Psychology Intern
Atlanticare Physician Group
Northfield , NJ
2020.02 - 2020.03
- Clinical Shadowing
- Tracked all incoming patient information, intervention plans and patient responses to treatment.
- Revised treatment plans in consultation with clinical psychiatrist based on patient progress.
Patient Access Associate
AtlantiCare Emergency Department
Pomona , NJ
2017.07 - 2020.02
- Coordinated between patients and healthcare professionals to meet patient needs.
- Utilized customer service skills and detailed system knowledge to support hospital and clinic operations.
Intern
Girls Incorporated
Philadelphia , PA
2018.01 - 2018.05
- Established clear learning objectives for each lesson, unit and project, communicated objectives to children and informally assessed achievement of objectives.
- Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
Tutor
Dunbar Elementary School
Philadelphia , NJ
2017.02 - 2018.05
- Assessed student progress at each session, making recommendations that increased effectiveness of tutoring and lessons.
- Helped students with subject knowledge as well as general abilities in learning, studying and retaining information.
- Reviewed, evaluated and marked assignments and examinations.
- Enabled students to improve reading and writing skills through effective teaching of comprehension tactics.
Day Care Teacher
Egg Harbor Twp Police Athletic League
Egg Harbor Twp , NJ
2016.06 - 2019.01
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Temple University
Philadelphia05.2019
Skills
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Addiction/Recovery Counseling
- Group therapy
- Tracking client progress
- Clinical Documentation
- Leadership and mentoring abilities
- Customer service
- Social Services
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Client Advocacy
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Group Session Facilitation
- Crisis Resolution
Certification
- In progress of obtaining LSW certification in Social Work (pending)
- QPR Institute Suicide Prevention Training- 2024
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) program, CSPNJ 2023
- Emotional CPR Practitioner Training-2022
- Illness Management Recovery -2021
Additional Information
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW) 2024-current
- Member of SHA of NJ (Support Housing Association) 2023-current
- Unfiltered Bible Study, Co-Founder/Leader (2022-Current)
- New Jersey Psychiatric Rehabilitation (NJPRA) Member/Intern (2021-2023)
- Minds of the Culture Social Media Manager/Intern (2020-2021)
- QoLife Center Sunday School Teacher (2018-2021)
- Association of Black Psychologists, Alumni (2019)
- Association of Black Psychologists, Program Coordinator (2018-2019)
- Temple University, Owl Ambassador (2017-2018)
- Volunteer Services:
-Community Food Bank of NJ
-American Red Cross Blood Bank
-Atlantic City Rescue Mission
-Sister Jean Soup Kitchen
-Valentine’s Day Philadelphia Soup Kitchen
-LWOFI Operation Keep Warm
-LWOFI Food Drive (during pandemic) 2020
-Chosen 300 Dinner Winter Dinner
-On A Mission Thrift Shop
-Puerto Rico Bottled Water Drive
-Haiti Earthquake Food Drive
Timeline
Housing Specialist
Collaborative Support Programs Of New Jersey
2023.09 - Current
Therapist Intern
Helping Hand Behavioral Health
2023.09 - 2024.05
Support Worker
Collaborative Support Programs Of New Jersey
2021.06 - Current
Mental Health Associate
AtlantiCare Behavioral Health
2020.02 - 2021.05
Psychology Intern
Atlanticare Physician Group
2020.02 - 2020.03
Intern
Girls Incorporated
2018.01 - 2018.05
Patient Access Associate
AtlantiCare Emergency Department
2017.07 - 2020.02
Tutor
Dunbar Elementary School
2017.02 - 2018.05
Day Care Teacher
Egg Harbor Twp Police Athletic League
2016.06 - 2019.01
Master of Social Work -
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Temple University
- In progress of obtaining LSW certification in Social Work (pending)
- QPR Institute Suicide Prevention Training- 2024
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) program, CSPNJ 2023
- Emotional CPR Practitioner Training-2022
- Illness Management Recovery -2021
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