Jennifer Court
Taylorsville,UT
Summary
Eclectic Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience providing individualized, client-centered care to children, adolescents, and adults. Skilled in crisis intervention, treatment planning, and comprehensive assessment, with a proven ability to integrate diverse therapeutic approaches to meet each client’s unique needs. Recognized for fostering safe, supportive environments that promote healing and growth while effectively managing multiple priorities with professionalism and integrity. Collaborative and team-oriented professional who quickly establishes trust and rapport with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic and effective care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Empowered Me Counseling Center
10.2024 - Current
- Maintained caseload of more than 32-35 clients including children as young as 4 years old to adults
- Developed treatment plans tailored to client goals and therapeutic interventions.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify clients' psychological issues and strengths.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance therapeutic outcomes for diverse populations.
- Provided crisis intervention services, ensuring immediate support during critical situations.
- Mentored junior counselors, fostering professional development and clinical skills enhancement.
- Provided supervision to interns and trainees, offering guidance on intervention strategies and ethical considerations in practice.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care coordination and ensure clients received appropriate services.
- Evaluated client progress regularly through the use of standardized assessment tools.
- Contributed to community outreach efforts by participating in events, workshops, and presentations on mental health topics.
- Managed crisis situations with professionalism and empathy, ensuring client safety during severe episodes of distress.
- Documented clinical progress notes accurately and timely, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
- Developed strong working relationships with referral sources including schools, medical professionals, social service agencies, and employee assistance programs to facilitate seamless client transitions between services.
- Implemented effective case management practices that streamlined service provision while maximizing resources available to clients.
- Enhanced the therapeutic environment by implementing evidence-based counseling approaches tailored to clients'' needs.
- Utilized culturally sensitive counseling techniques when working with multicultural populations to promote understanding and respect for cultural differences among clients.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
South Point Counseling
02.2023 - Current
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Documented therapitic services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health staff.
- Employed methodologies such as TF-CBT, CBT, DBT, Solution Focused, Reality, EMDR, and others to assist patients in meeting therapeutic goals..
- Presented case history material to review and discuss with other staff members.
- Maintained caseload of more than 32 clients including children s young as 3 years old to adults
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by attending professional conferences and workshops.
- Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
- Participated in collaborative training program on theories and implementation of DBT therapy to enhance clinical success.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Directed strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children ages 3 to 17.
- Worked with clients involving Medicaid, DCFS, and State of Utah Court Compliance, Foster Care, Reunification, and others.
- Developed strong rapport with clients through empathetic listening and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Improved client outcomes by providing comprehensive mental health assessments and individualized treatment plans.
- Advocated for clients within the broader healthcare system by collaborating with primary care providers to address physical health concerns impacting mental wellness.
- Managed crisis situations with professionalism and empathy, ensuring client safety during severe episodes of distress.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Clearview Counseling and Assessment
01.2020 - 02.2023
PRN Therapist
Youth Care
06.2017 - 04.2021
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Sandy Counseling Center
11.2015 - 12.2019
Residential Support Staff Member
Youth Care
09.2014 - 12.2015
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Argosy University
03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT05.2008
Skills
- Intake Screening
- Client Service
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Active Listening
- Care Coordination
- Patient and Family Education
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Advocacy
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Crisis Intervention
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Self-Esteem Building
- Anxiety treatment
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Depression Treatment
- Child and Adolescent Counseling
- Individual Counseling
- Multicultural Competence
- Behavioral assessment
- Anger Management
- Treatment Planning
- Group therapy facilitation
- Mental Health Diagnosis
- Career Counseling
- Assertiveness Training
- Sexual Assault Counseling
- Domestic Violence Counseling
- Clinical interventions
- Community Resources
- Developing relationships
- Motivational Interviewing
- Risk Assessments
- Suicide Prevention
- Behavior Modification
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Building rapport
- Emergency Response
- Adept at conflict resolution
- Learning disability awareness
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Empowered Me Counseling Center
10.2024 - Current
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
South Point Counseling
02.2023 - Current
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Clearview Counseling and Assessment
01.2020 - 02.2023
PRN Therapist
Youth Care
06.2017 - 04.2021
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Sandy Counseling Center
11.2015 - 12.2019
Residential Support Staff Member
Youth Care
09.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Utah Valley University
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Argosy University
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