Jazzmine Mitchell
Summary
Licensed Professional Counselor with expertise in delivering therapeutic interventions and fostering emotional well-being. Skilled in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and mental health assessment. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving positive outcomes, adaptable to changing client needs. Known for empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intensive Placement Stabilization Therapist
One Hope United
Collinsville, IL
06.2024 - Current
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients.
- Reports to the Child Abuse Hotline as directed by the Mandated Reporter Act.
- Provide service to parents, foster caregivers, referring case agencies, and other team members.
- Provides crisis intervention response, assessment, and follow-up services as deemed appropriate per the program plan.
- Provides comprehensive and initial diagnostic assessment of all referred clients utilizing interviews and well-recognized criteria.
- Represents the agency at court hearings and attends required staffing meetings.
Therapist
Counselor’s Associates Ltd.
Shiloh, IL
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Perform initial assessments with clients and families to aid in developing a customized treatment plan with appropriate DSM5 diagnosis, goals, and objectives.
- Provide clients and clients families with accessible information and resources needed to reach their treatment goals.
- Monitor client progress and modify and review treatment plans with clients as needed with a maximum review period of 120 days.
- Attend staff meetings and supervision as directed by supervisor.
- Promote a positive work environment and morale with other team members.
- Complete all clinical notes within 24 hours.
- Perform a weekly average of 28 clinical hours comprised of 25 therapy sessions (53 minutes) and 3 hours for documentation and preparation.
Child Welfare Therapist
Bright Point
Belleville, IL
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Completes a thorough assessment of each program participant’s strengths and circumstances, and provides clinical diagnosis based on DSM-5 criteria.
- Formulates service plans and goals in collaboration with program participant(s) and with supervisory approval, in accordance with program model.
- Evaluates progress towards service plan goals and modifies when necessary to meet the needs and goals of the program participant(s).
- Provides limited case management which may include case coordination, service brokerage, linkages with community resources, and recommendations for on-going services when necessary.
- Meets all Medicaid billing requirements for services provided.
- May provide services in offices, homes, schools, agency program sites, via telehealth, or other locations as appropriate to program model.
- Participates in weekly supervision and staff meetings as required by department.
Clinical Intern
Refuge
Wood River, IL
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided case Management, advocacy and community resources.
- Safety planned and provided crisis intervention (when applicable).
- Completed research and evaluations (assessment scoring and monthly statistical reporting).
- Provided application of theory and evidence-based practice as applicable.
- Aided with community-based outreach and presentations.
- Attended mandatory weekly clinical staffing.
- Provided in-office, in-home or school-based counseling under the supervision of a clinically licensed (LCSW or LCPC) field instructor.
- Facilitated and Co-facilitated weekly parenting classes.
DCFS Case Manager
Department of Children and Family Services
East Saint Louis, IL
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Ensured the safety and well-being of children who were in the state’s care.
- Found suitable safe homes for children who were in the state’s care.
- Prepared service plans and visitation plans for families.
- Attended court hearings and testified if needed on behalf of the agency and parents/caregivers.
- Attended ACR’s and CFTM when needed.
Youth Support Specialist, Therapeutic Foster Care Program
Hoyleton Youth & Family Services
Fairview Heights, IL
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Developed mentoring and other activity plans with youth.
- Was responsible for contributing to the cohesion and the positive working relationships of the team in pursuit of the best interests of the youth and families.
- Focused on youths’ acquisition of life skills and community involvements that assist with development of independent living skills.
- Completed and maintained case recordings as required.
Foster Care Case Manager
Hoyleton Youth & Family Services
Fairview Heights, IL
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Ensured the safety and well-being of children who are in the state’s care.
- Found suitable safe homes for children who were in the states’ care.
- Prepared service plans and visitation plans for families.
- Attended court hearings and testified if needed on behalf of the agency and parents/caregivers.
- Attended ACR’s and CFTM when needed.
Child Welfare Specialist
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois
Belleville, IL
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Ensured the safety and well-being of children who were in the state’s care.
- Found suitable safe homes for children who were in the state’s care.
- Prepared service plans and visitation plans for families.
- Attended court hearings and testified if needed on behalf of the agency and parents/caregivers.
- Attended ACR’s and CFTM when needed.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice, Minor in Philosophy, Minor in Legal Studies
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL12-2018
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Rapport building
- Crisis intervention
- Multicultural competence
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Group counseling
- Family therapy
- One-on-one sessions
- Behavior modification
- Clinical documentation
- Conflict resolution skills
- Time management
Certification
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
Research
McKendree University(Aug 2022- Mar 2023)
ICA Southern Conference: Presentation (Generational and Complex Trauma Research)
Timeline
Intensive Placement Stabilization Therapist
One Hope United
06.2024 - Current
Therapist
Counselor’s Associates Ltd.
09.2023 - 06.2024
Child Welfare Therapist
Bright Point
06.2023 - 09.2023
Clinical Intern
Refuge
08.2022 - 05.2023
DCFS Case Manager
Department of Children and Family Services
10.2021 - 08.2022
Youth Support Specialist, Therapeutic Foster Care Program
Hoyleton Youth & Family Services
05.2021 - 10.2021
Foster Care Case Manager
Hoyleton Youth & Family Services
03.2020 - 10.2021
Child Welfare Specialist
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois
11.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice, Minor in Philosophy, Minor in Legal Studies
McKendree University
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
McKendree University