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Jennie Aylor, MA LPC

Twin Lake

Summary

Accomplished Mental Health Department Manager with a proven track record at Hackley Community Care Center, adept in staff management and performance enhancement. Focused on team building and adaptability, boosting employee retention and engagement. Skilled in training and mentoring, with a strong focus on achieving departmental goals and enhancing client well-being through innovative counseling techniques.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Department Manager

Hackley Community Care Center
08.2019 - Current
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry patients
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Began current position January 1, 2024, prior to this was a full time high school therapist/school therapist supervisor at HCC.

Private Practice Mental Health Therapist

Compassionate Christian Counseling
11.2008 - 12.2021
  • Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Utilized various therapeutic techniques to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
  • Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Stayed current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in mental health field.
  • Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from various issues.

Director of Short-Term Immigrant Foster Care

Bethany Christian Services
06.2009 - 12.2016

Assisted in piloting and implementing this program from June of 2014 through December 2016 to provide a safe, temporary home to unaccompanied migrant children while pursuing their reunification with family in the U.S. Services for the children/families in this program included a foster home, schooling, counseling and medical services, home study for the family here in the US and transportation to that family once approved for placement.


Prior to this position I served in various roles at Bethany including providing therapy and case management to at risk youth, Adoption Advocate, Adoption Specialist and Supervisor.

Education

Master of Arts - Professional Counseling

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
06-2009

Master of Science - Secondary Education/Pre-med

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
05-2005

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Staff management
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Staff hiring and retention
  • Performance management
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Department leadership
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Employee performance evaluation
  • Team building
  • Departmental activities

Certification

Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional, Certified LLPC Supervisor, Experienced, fully trained EMDR and ART therapist

Timeline

Mental Health Department Manager

Hackley Community Care Center
08.2019 - Current

Director of Short-Term Immigrant Foster Care

Bethany Christian Services
06.2009 - 12.2016

Private Practice Mental Health Therapist

Compassionate Christian Counseling
11.2008 - 12.2021

Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional, Certified LLPC Supervisor, Experienced, fully trained EMDR and ART therapist

Master of Arts - Professional Counseling

Liberty University

Master of Science - Secondary Education/Pre-med

Michigan State University
Jennie Aylor, MA LPC