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Jennifer Bernard

Holden,MA

Summary

Dynamic Mental Health Clinician with extensive experience at Cushing Academy, adept in crisis intervention and developing personalized treatment plans. Skillful in integrating CBT, DBT and other modalities, showcasing a unique blend of empathy and strategic thinking. Proven leadership in counseling, with a strong background in clinical therapy and wellness program management. Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, emphasizing a commitment to professional development and client success.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Clinician

Private Practice- Self Employed
06.2023 - Current
  • Offered support to adolescent, adults, couples, and families with a myriad of issues such as anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, substance abuse, and many more.
  • Worked through a milieu of issues to help clients become their best self's and to juggle the stressors of life. Common support focused around: relationship issues, communication strategies, teaching mindfulness, providing education on nutrition, improvement of sleep, and how to manage stress.
  • A flexible person-centered style allows the client to establish goals and then we work as a “team” to attain growth. Everyone is unique and so there is no “cookie cutter” approach.
  • Full listing on Psychology Today.

Director of Counseling

Cushing Academy
06.2022 - Current
  • Provided 24/7 on call to cover "crisis" intervention and support
  • Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals and school professionals to provide consistent care.
  • Led educational awareness on a myriad of topics.
  • Recruited, hired, trained and supervised the counseling department
  • Managed the budget and planned mental health wellness trainings and events.

Clinician- Part Time Evenings

Behavioral Healthcare Services
06.2020 - 10.2024
  • Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
  • Created and implemented treatment plans in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
  • Established appropriate course of treatment and implemented interventions.

School Counselor

Cushing Academy
06.2017 - 06.2022
  • Provided mental health clinical therapy to students.
  • Presented educational programming to build awareness and develop strategies for better life skills.
  • Additional jobs as SPIN INSTRUCTOR, GRADE DEAN, PSYCHOLOGY TEACHER, ADMISSIONS ASSOCIATE.

Mental Health Clinician-TeleHealth Evenings

Psychotherapy Associates North Reading
06.2020 - 03.2022
  • Provided Telehealth counseling support during Covid lockdown to overwhelmed students, adults and families.
  • Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.

Athletics/Associate Director of Athletics

Cushing Academy
08.1996 - 06.2017
  • Oversaw near million dollar budget.
  • Ordered equipment for all sports, designed uniforms, and kept meticulous records on athletic equipment inventory.
  • Recruited and interviewed individuals for coaching jobs and other athletic department staff positions.
  • Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
  • Arranged scheduling (practices and games), transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
  • Additional jobs as: HEAD SOCCER COACH (10 Years), DORM FACULTY, ADMINISTRATOR ON DUTY.

Education

Masters of Social Work -

Simmons College
Boston, MA
1996

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Education

Hobart And William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY
1994

Certification

LICSW

LCSW

Certified Spin Instructor

Certified USSA Soccer Coach

Timeline

Mental Health Clinician

Private Practice- Self Employed
06.2023 - Current

Director of Counseling

Cushing Academy
06.2022 - Current

Clinician- Part Time Evenings

Behavioral Healthcare Services
06.2020 - 10.2024

Mental Health Clinician-TeleHealth Evenings

Psychotherapy Associates North Reading
06.2020 - 03.2022

School Counselor

Cushing Academy
06.2017 - 06.2022

Athletics/Associate Director of Athletics

Cushing Academy
08.1996 - 06.2017

Masters of Social Work -

Simmons College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Education

Hobart And William Smith Colleges

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