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Work History
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Certification
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Jennifer Eckert

Jennifer Eckert

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Glen Allen,VA

Summary

Experienced Program Manager with a proven track record in successfully managing large teams and overseeing project management initiatives. Possessing LCSW and CSAC certifications in the state of Virginia, as well as five other states. Bringing over 15 years of valuable behavioral health experience. Expertise lies in managing behavioral health teams and working with children, adults, and families who have mental illness, substance use disorders, and developmental disorders. Knowledgeable leader dedicated to finding innovative solutions and resolving complex challenges.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Program Manager II

Richmond Behavioral Health
01.2016 - Current
  • Provides clinical and administrative oversight to Intake and Assessment, Case Management, Supportive Residential Services, Facility Discharges and OBRA (Nursing Home Program)
  • Provides clinical supervision to 3 Program Supervisors and 28 staff members, including supervision for licensure
  • Fiscal management
  • Region 4 Extraordinary Barriers Committee representative
  • Provide consultation to Central State Hospital, Jail Team and the Department of Behavioral Health to facilitate discharges for Region 4
  • Leader of the Anthem Behavioral Health Home
  • Coach team members on productivity strategies and performance to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines
  • Devised tools and benchmarks to monitor and improve team performance

Clinical Supervisor II

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority
12.2011 - 01.2016
  • Provided oversight to Supportive Residential Services and Adult Case Management
  • Provided clinical oversight to 11 coordinators
  • Ensured successful coordination of services, counseling and case management
  • Conducted assessments to determine individual needs and developed personalized care plan to address stated objectives as needed

Intake and Assessment/Therapist

Higher Ground Recovery
01.2009 - 12.2014
  • Provided diagnostic assessments to determine or rule out mental illness and substance use disorders
  • Facilitated pre-engagement, first time offenders and relapse prevention groups for teens and adults
  • Specialized treatment to meet the needs of individuals with mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders
  • Promoting recovery through empowerment, confidence and an altruistic perspective

Adult Mental Health Supervisor

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority
01.2009 - 12.2011
  • Supervised three mental health treatment teams: Assessment and Intake, Medication Management Groups and Case Management
  • Provided diagnostic assessments, curriculum development, program design and implementation
  • Certified Pre-Screener

Dual Diagnosis Specialist

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Developed curriculum, facilitated therapeutic and psychoeducational groups
  • Supervised, trained and guided the work of fifteen group facilitators
  • Provided case management to an intensive caseload of individuals diagnosed with co-occurring disorders
  • Implemented crisis intervention services

Adult Mental Health Case Manager

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority
07.2006 - 01.2007
  • Provided case management to individuals diagnosed with mental illness
  • Coordinated care; linked to community resources; provided discharge planning from local and state hospitals
  • Provided diagnostic assessments, determined appropriate level of care for treatment
  • Wrote treatment plans, monitored progress and updated treatment goals as appropriate

Assertive Community Treatment

Richmond Behavioral Health
08.2005 - 05.2006
  • Provided case management to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
  • Provided diagnostic assessments, wrote treatment plans and monitored goals and outcomes
  • Provided community outreach to ensure adherence to medications
  • Coordinated care; linked to community resources; provided discharge planning to state and local hospitals
  • Worked as a part of a multidisciplinary team

Assessment Clinician

Oliver Hill JD Relations Court
08.2003 - 05.2004
  • Provided court ordered substance abuse assessments to adults and adolescents
  • Provided recommendations to the court
  • Collaborated with probation and parole

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Social Work

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
09.2003 - 05.2006

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
09.1999 - 05.2003

Skills

Program leadership and direction

Certification

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, District of Columbia, Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia

Training Certificates

  • Clinical Supervision
  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Therapy
  • Person Centered Care

Timeline

Program Manager II

Richmond Behavioral Health
01.2016 - Current

Clinical Supervisor II

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority
12.2011 - 01.2016

Intake and Assessment/Therapist

Higher Ground Recovery
01.2009 - 12.2014

Adult Mental Health Supervisor

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority
01.2009 - 12.2011

Dual Diagnosis Specialist

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority
01.2007 - 01.2009

Adult Mental Health Case Manager

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority
07.2006 - 01.2007

Assertive Community Treatment

Richmond Behavioral Health
08.2005 - 05.2006

Master of Science - Clinical Social Work

Virginia Commonwealth University
09.2003 - 05.2006

Assessment Clinician

Oliver Hill JD Relations Court
08.2003 - 05.2004

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Virginia Commonwealth University
09.1999 - 05.2003
Jennifer EckertLicensed Clinical Social Worker