Jennifer Elizardi
Brownsville,Texas
Summary
Accomplished Clinician with a proven track record of helping minors at Southwest Key Program, enhancing client well-being through expert clinical assessment and therapeutic interventions. Skilled in fostering patient relationships and leveraging a multidisciplinary approach for comprehensive care. Increased engagement and safety measures, demonstrating commitment to ethical practice and patient confidentiality. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for minors.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinician
Southwest Key Program
08.2021 - Current
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures were in place for at-risk patients.
- Provide mental health screenings and counseling intervention services, as well as continually monitoring and documenting minors' mental well-being and overall adjustment
- Conduct intake, admission, and screenings, with minor, and document results according to program and state standards.
- Delivered high-quality client care by conducting thorough assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing therapeutic support.
- Participated in case reviews with multidisciplinary teams to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for individualized care plans.
- Conducted group therapy sessions to facilitate skill development, coping strategies, and emotional processing and acculturation.
- Served as a mentor to new clinicians, providing guidance on techniques, documentation standards, and ethical considerations in practice.
- Developed tailored treatment plans to address the unique needs of each client and promote optimal acclimation to the program.
- Strengthened client coping skills by providing psychoeducation on stress management techniques and self-care strategies.
- Improved client engagement in therapy sessions by incorporating culturally-sensitive approaches into practice.
- Promoted a supportive environment by establishing rapport and trust with diverse clientele.
- Maintained ethical boundaries while demonstrating empathy to address sensitive topics during group or individual therapy sessions.
- Documented minors' progress to keep detailed notes on each minor's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
Volunteer Supervisor
CASA Of Cameron And Willacy Counties
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Increased community awareness of the organization through strategic marketing initiatives and well-planned events.
- Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives.
- Supervise activities of volunteer advocates and perform duties temporarily when volunteer advocate is unable to do so.
- Coordinate and supervise casework responsibilities including, family and child contacts, assistance with court report preparations, appearing at court hearing and other TXDFPS meetings.
- Maintaining child records.
- Confer with advocates at least one a month to assure their cases are progressing appropriately.
- Assist in the timely submission and review of each volunteer case activity monthly case log.
- Provide timely and accurate reports for submission to the court and other parties on the case.
- Maintain knowledge of child placement options, levels of care, and DFPS policies and procedures.
- Maintain up-to-date case files, including progress notes, reports, motions, and correspondence.
- Maintain and enter all case and volunteer advocate data in CASA’s database to ensure accurate funding and statistical reporting.
- Complete all child activity logs, notification of victim’s compensation benefits, and other case related documentation on a timely basis.
- Promote and maintain congenial relationships with other professionals.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville, TX05.2019
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Multidisciplinary Approach
- Therapeutic Techniques
- Behavioral Interventions
- HIPAA
- Patient Assessments
- Ethical Practice
- Records Management
- Patient relationship management
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Patient Counseling
- Treatment Plan Development
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker - 2021 to present
Timeline
Clinician
Southwest Key Program
08.2021 - Current
Volunteer Supervisor
CASA Of Cameron And Willacy Counties
10.2019 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley