Jenelle Anderson
Behavioral Health Specialist, LPC-Associate
Dickinson,TX
Summary
Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services and resources to children and adults. Skilled in identifying and assessing mental health and emotional issues. Excels at identifying client needs and concerns to improve engagement strategies and overall service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Behavioral Health Specialist (LPC-Associate)
Gulf Coast Center
Texas City, Texas
05.2024 - Current
- Enhances client outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practices and tailoring interventions to individual needs using Illness Management Recovery and Person Centered treatment approaches with a caseload of 30-40 adult clients.
- Assists clients in developing healthy coping skills that contributed to sustained behavioral changes and improved overall wellbeing.
- Develops personalized treatment plans focusing on each client's unique situation and goals, leading to better therapeutic results.
- Serves as a mentor for new behavioral health specialists, sharing knowledge and expertise to support their professional growth.
RYSE Care Navigator (QMHP-CS)
Gulf Coast Center
Alvin, Texas
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted youth (ages 10-18) and their family with transitions from inpatient psychiatric facility back to their home, school, and worked collaboratively with school staff to facilitate a safe and supportive environment.
- Provided care coordination and follow-up services by connecting youth clients and their families to local mental health services, community resources, and referrals.
- Served as a reliable resource in the community by providing outreach services, suicide prevention trainings, and mental health first aid.
Business Owner/Human Resources Manager
Saloon Door Brewing
Webster, Texas
04.2016 - 01.2023
- Head of HR and devises hiring and recruitment policies for 20-employee company.
- Implemented performance reviews, motivational strategies, and incentive programs to employees to improve customer service skills and increase sales.
- Constructed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
Crisis Rehabilitative Case Manager (QMHP-CS)
Gulf Coast Center
Texas City, Texas
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Worked with medical teams, clients, and their families to implement and create effective treatment plans for caseload of 10-12 adult clients.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations, needs assessments, and coordinated program referrals for community based resources.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
Clinical Psychology Intern
Alvarado Parkway Institute
La Mesa, California
08.2011 - 09.2012
- Assisted 4 licensed practitioners in diagnoses and treatment of adult patients with psychiatric conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Administered and interpreted full-battery psychological assessments, utilizing intellectual, objective, and subjective measures.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions in individual and group sessions.
Residential Rehabilitative Counselor
Family Recovery Center
Oceanside, California
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Provided individual, group and couples counseling to caseload of 8-10 women in recovery, by addressing behavioral and emotional needs through activities and interventions.
- Performed frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success.
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist
Turning Point Crisis Center
Oceanside, California
06.2009 - 07.2010
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis to 10-15 adult clients with mental health and dual diagnoses.
- Assisted clients with referrals and discharge planning by collaborating with local community and clinical resources.
Adolescent Substance Abuse Counselor
McAlister Institute
Ramona, California
08.2008 - 07.2009
- Supported and assessed 8-10 teen clients struggling with substance use or relationship issues and devised strategies based on the clients needs.
- Assisted with local high school outreach support program by performing substance abuse screenings and intake interviews.
Intensive Case Manager (QMHP-CS)
Gulf Coast Center
Texas City, Texas
05.2007 - 05.2008
- Provided comprehensive case management and crisis prevention services, created individualized treatment plans and connected adult clients and their families to appropriate resources.
- Provided psychosocial support to develop coping skills and support personal goals for recovery.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
Alliant International University
San Diego, CA 08.2008 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX 08.2002 - 05.2006
Skills
Risk management
Conflict Resolution
Leadership
Self-Motivated
Crisis Intervention
Treatment planning
Psychosocial assessment
Suicide prevention
Suicide risk assessment
Individual counseling
Group counseling
Timeline
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training, The Penn Beck Community Initiative - 05/24-06/24
06-2024
Behavioral Health Specialist (LPC-Associate)
Gulf Coast Center
05.2024 - Current
LPC-A - Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate
05-2024
Registered Trainer of Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), LivingWorks Education - 03/23-03/24
03-2024
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy: Skills Training, Behavioral Tech Institute - 07/23-08/23
08-2023
RYSE Care Navigator (QMHP-CS)
Gulf Coast Center
01.2023 - 05.2024
Business Owner/Human Resources Manager
Saloon Door Brewing
04.2016 - 01.2023
Crisis Rehabilitative Case Manager (QMHP-CS)
Gulf Coast Center
04.2015 - 05.2016
Clinical Psychology Intern
Alvarado Parkway Institute
08.2011 - 09.2012
Residential Rehabilitative Counselor
Family Recovery Center
07.2010 - 07.2011
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist
Turning Point Crisis Center
06.2009 - 07.2010
Adolescent Substance Abuse Counselor
McAlister Institute
08.2008 - 07.2009
Master of Arts - Psychology
Alliant International University
08.2008 - 06.2010
Intensive Case Manager (QMHP-CS)
Gulf Coast Center
05.2007 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Texas At Austin
08.2002 - 05.2006
Work Availability
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Certification
LPC-A - Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate