Jared R. Zipper
Boca Raton
Summary
Mr. Zipper integrates the best practices and components of several therapeutic techniques to help individuals change unhelpful thoughts, behaviors, emotions, and relationship patterns. He has experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems and alcohol/substance use disorders.In addition, he has completed clinical studies in a variety of practice settings; and is also a qualified supervisor for mental health counselor interns and clinical social work interns.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Clinical Services
iRecovery Behavioral Healthcare
12.2019 - Current
- Works alongside our hired providers as a primary mental health practitioner
- Performs interviews with individuals seeking employment as a therapeutic provider
- Makes hiring decisions for individuals seeking employment as a therapeutic provider
- Conducts biweekly executive team meetings and case conceptualization meetings with our therapeutic providers
- Conducts weekly supervision aimed at educating and training student interns
- Holds one-to-one trainings for our licensed therapeutic providers reviewing policies, procedures, EMR systems, proper documentation, etc
- Co-developed a group therapy program that included psychoeducational PowerPoints and worksheets focusing on mental health and addiction
- Participates in outreach workshops that taught community members psychological theories and concepts.
- Fosters and develops referrals relationships with medical and therapeutic providers throughout the state of Florida
- Oversees truancy related issues with clients
- Tracks progress of clients through our intake process
Primary Therapist
Counseling Associates of America
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Facilitated individual, and couple's therapy services for clients younger-older adults, ages 18+
- Performed all necessary requirements, such as: biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, discharge planning, progress summaries, utilization of therapeutic techniques such as solution-focused CBT, and trauma informed care.
- Tasks required of licensed therapists, such as attending case conceptualization meetings.
Mental Health Practitioner
Legacy Behavioral Health Center, Inc.
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Facilitated individual/family therapy services for clients
- Facilitated Therapeutic Based Onsite Services for clients
- Conducted CBT and Solution focused techniques during therapy sessions to help enhance the emotional well-being of clients
- Communicated with all provider services, such as, case managers to help improve the quality of mental health care for clients
- Performed all necessary charting requirements, such as: In-depth assessments, Biopsychosocial assessments, Treatment plans reviews, FARS, CFARS, Authorizations, Transitions plans, Discharge Summaries, Safety plans, Referrals, Progress Summaries, and Progress notes on clients.
Therapist Intern
Your Life Recovery Center
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Company Overview: Your Life Recovery Center is a JACHO accredited inpatient drug rehabilitation treatment facility that provided traditional group and individual therapy for persons suffering with addiction issues.
- Your Life Recovery Center is a JACHO accredited inpatient drug rehabilitation treatment facility that provided traditional group and individual therapy for persons suffering with addiction issues.
Acute Case Manager Intern
Broward Health Medical Center
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Broward Health Medical Centers acute inpatient psychiatric crisis unit provides care for patients requiring specialized inpatient behavioral health care services. This unit typically admits patients suffering with severe emotional and behavioral disorders.
- Broward Health Medical Centers acute inpatient psychiatric crisis unit provides care for patients requiring specialized inpatient behavioral health care services. This unit typically admits patients suffering with severe emotional and behavioral disorders.
Social Worker Intern
Broward County Public Schools
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Company Overview: Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida.
- Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05.2018
Master of Science - Applied Psychology
Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL08.2016
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Communication with Concentration in Political Communications and a Minor in Interdisciplinary Studies
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL05.2013
Skills
- Mental Health Assessment & Diagnosis (DSM-5)
- Individual and Group therapies
- Crisis Intervention and Stabilization
- Case Management and Care Coordination
- Treatment Planning and Goal Setting
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Motivational Interviewing
- Substance Use Counseling
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) Documentation and Notation
- Familiarized with mental health tools: PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5, AUDIT, and BAM
- HIPAA Compliance and Confidentiality
- Insurance and Billing Knowledge (Medicare, Medicaid, Private)
- Outcome Measurement and Reporting
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Outlook)
- Telehealth Platforms (eg, Doxyme, Simple Practice)
- Data Entry and Report Writing Tools
Certification
- Qualified Supervisor for MHC & CSW, 03/24
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker #17668, 10/20
- Real Estate Sales Associate License #SL3285736, 11/13
Administrative Skills
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) Documentation and Notation
- Familiarized with mental health tools: PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5, AUDIT, and BAM
- HIPAA Compliance and Confidentiality
- Insurance and Billing Knowledge (Medicare, Medicaid, Private)
- Outcome Measurement and Reporting
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Outlook)
- Telehealth Platforms (e.g., Doxy.me, Simple Practice)
- Data Entry and Report Writing Tools
Timeline
Primary Therapist
Counseling Associates of America
03.2021 - 06.2022
Director of Clinical Services
iRecovery Behavioral Healthcare
12.2019 - Current
Mental Health Practitioner
Legacy Behavioral Health Center, Inc.
09.2018 - 12.2019
Therapist Intern
Your Life Recovery Center
01.2018 - 04.2018
Acute Case Manager Intern
Broward Health Medical Center
08.2017 - 12.2017
Social Worker Intern
Broward County Public Schools
09.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Applied Psychology
Lynn University
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Communication with Concentration in Political Communications and a Minor in Interdisciplinary Studies
Florida Gulf Coast University
Master of Social Work -
Florida Atlantic University
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