JEANNETTE L. FELLHAUER
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) and Certified Addiction Counselor (ADC) with experience in high-acuity residential, PHP, and IOP settings, specializing in co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Provides crisis stabilization, facilitates process and psychoeducational groups, and delivers evidence-based interventions including CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing. Strong background in treatment planning, interdisciplinary care coordination, and utilization review, with a focus on supporting client stabilization, insight development, and long-term recovery outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Social Worker & Case Manager
Neurish Wellness
Newport Beach, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Provide individual psychotherapy and case management in a 6-bed crisis stabilization residential setting for adults with high-acuity mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders, supporting rapid stabilization and ongoing treatment engagement
- Conduct comprehensive assessments (BPS, risk assessments) and develop individualized treatment plans with ongoing evaluation and diagnostic clarification
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team (psychiatry, nursing, BHTs, operations) to coordinate care, manage clinical needs, and ensure continuity across levels of care
- Provide crisis intervention and behavioral de-escalation, responding to acute psychiatric symptoms including psychosis, mood instability, and substance-related presentations
- Coordinated discharge planning, aftercare referrals, and family communication to address barriers including housing, relapse risk, and limited support systems
- Managed utilization review processes, including medical necessity justification and insurance coordination to ensure continued stay and appropriate level of care
- Facilitated 90-minute process-oriented and psychoeducational groups 4–6x/week, integrating evidence-based (CBT, DBT, MI) and experiential/somatic interventions to enhance emotional regulation and insight development
- Maintain timely, high-volume clinical documentation (EHR/KIPU), including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and collateral contacts in a fast-paced environment
Personal Trainer | Somatic-Based Practice
WhiteSpace Sessions
Orange County, CA
11.2020 - 08.2025
- Designed and implemented individualized movement-based programs for adults across the lifespan (ages 45–95), including those with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, autism spectrum disorders, and mobility limitations, to support strength, balance, fall prevention, and functional independence
- Conducted in-home sessions with older adults, integrating physical training and therapeutic dialogue to reduce isolation and enhance psychosocial well-being
- Applied trauma-informed, client-centered approaches to build rapport and support behavior change in non-clinical and home settings
- Adapted programming in real time to meet cognitive, emotional, and physical needs, demonstrating strong observational skills and individualized care planning
- Educated clients on wellness, movement, and lifestyle habits to foster long-term health outcomes
Board Member - Social Work Representative
USC Keck Transitions in Health Program (KTHP)
Los Angeles, CA
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Facilitated weekly psychoeducational groups for 25 formerly incarcerated and gang-involved adults, emphasizing emotional regulation, anger management, and successful reintegration into work and family life
- Enhanced engagement, peer support, and skill development in reentry population through structured group interventions and accessible health education
- Co-developed culturally responsive, trauma-informed health curriculum with interdisciplinary teams (medicine, pharmacy, occupational therapy) to enhance healthcare navigation and chronic illness management
MSW Clinical Intern
The Forge Recovery Center
Santa Ana, CA
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Delivered individual support and integrated evidence-based interventions (MI, CBT, DBT, solution-focused) to help clients develop coping skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and relapse prevention
- Facilitated daily process groups for 15–30 adults, utilizing trauma-informed prompts to enhance reflection, foster peer accountability, and deepen engagement in recovery
- Cultivated therapeutic rapport through consistent engagement and structured activities, reinforcing motivation and treatment participation while upholding professional boundaries
- Provided case management, including needs assessment and coordination of referrals for housing, employment, legal support, and continued care
- Executed timely, high-volume clinical documentation in KIPU EHR for 50-client caseload, ensuring support for medical necessity and effective interdisciplinary treatment planning
MSW Clinical Intern
College Hospital Costa Mesa (CHCM)
Costa Mesa, CA
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Responded to psychiatric crises across detox, acute adult, and adolescent units using trauma-informed de-escalation techniques to reduce agitation and maintain safety
- Conducted psychosocial assessments and brief interventions using Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused approaches to support stabilization and treatment engagement among clients with acute psychiatric conditions (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, borderline personality disorder)
- Facilitated therapeutic and psychoeducational groups (10–20 clients) addressing mood disorders, trauma, substance use, and suicidal ideation, enhancing client coping skills and recovery in an inpatient setting
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams (psychiatry, nursing, unit staff) and external supports to gather clinical history, support diagnostic clarification, and coordinate effective discharge planning and continuity of care for clients
- Applied legal and ethical standards in locked psychiatric setting, ensuring compliance with mandated reporting (CPS, Tarasoff) and effectively communicating confidentiality limits to safeguard client rights
Personal Trainer
Palm Health
Ladue, MO
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Designed and implemented individualized movement programs addressing client needs, incorporating strength training, functional movement, mindfulness-based practices to enhance overall well-being
- Led group classes (8–25 participants) emphasizing strength, mobility, mind-body integration to cultivate engagement, build community, and promote lasting behavior change
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, nutritionists, physical therapists, psychologists) to support whole-person health, mobility, and functional outcomes
Assistant Aerial Coach & Performance Director
Bumbershoot Aerial Arts
St. Louis, MO
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Taught trapeze and aerial strength training emphasizing safety and skill development, cultivating resilience in participants' physical and mental capabilities
- Led group classes and large-scale warm-ups for 60–80 participants, promoting engagement and confidence while strengthening group cohesion
- Collaborated with instructors to develop class programming and progressive skill training across varying experience levels
- Created and directed aerial performances integrating narrative and physical theater, enhancing audience engagement through nonverbal expression and storytelling
Education
Master of Social Work - Adult Mental Health & Wellness, Substance Abuse & Addiction Treatment
USC - Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Los Angeles, CA05-2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Performance Theatre; Minor: English
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05-2001
Skills
- Case management and care coordination
- Psychosocial assessment and diagnostic clarification
- Treatment planning for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
- Crisis stabilization and behavioral de-escalation
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- CBT- and DBT-informed interventions
- Trauma-informed care
- Group facilitation and psychoeducation
- Clinical documentation (EHR/KIPU) and utilization review (medical necessity)
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Mandated reporting and HIPAA compliance
Certification
- Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW# 130844), Board of Behavioral Sciences, California, 06/30/26
- Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC), CCAPP, 03/27
- Adult First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross, 01PH4DT, 01/27
- Managing Assaultive Behavior and Suicide Assessment, 05/28
A S W
130844
Skills
Trauma-informed care; crisis stabilization and behavioral de-escalation in high-acuity settings; Motivational Interviewing (MI); CBT, DBT, and solution-focused interventions; psychosocial assessment and diagnostic clarification; co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders; treatment planning and recovery-oriented care; group facilitation and psychoeducation; case management, discharge planning, and resource navigation; interdisciplinary collaboration (MD, RN, clinical teams); clinical documentation (KIPU/EHR); utilization review and medical necessity justification; HIPAA and mandated reporting compliance.
Work Preference
Salary Range
$75000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Clinical Social Worker & Case Manager
Neurish Wellness
08.2025 - Current
Board Member - Social Work Representative
USC Keck Transitions in Health Program (KTHP)
01.2025 - 05.2025
MSW Clinical Intern
The Forge Recovery Center
08.2024 - 12.2024
MSW Clinical Intern
College Hospital Costa Mesa (CHCM)
08.2023 - 08.2024
Personal Trainer | Somatic-Based Practice
WhiteSpace Sessions
11.2020 - 08.2025
Personal Trainer
Palm Health
01.2018 - 10.2018
Assistant Aerial Coach & Performance Director
Bumbershoot Aerial Arts
06.2017 - 10.2018
Master of Social Work - Adult Mental Health & Wellness, Substance Abuse & Addiction Treatment
USC - Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Performance Theatre; Minor: English
University of Missouri