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Jennifer Gadow

Fairport,NY

Summary

Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

AbleTo/Optum
09.2021 - Current
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
  • Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
  • Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.

School Social Worker

Northern Tier Counseling
04.2016 - 05.2021
  • Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
  • Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Worked with teachers to implement behavioral improvement plans based on established assessments.
  • Observed student behavior and developed behavioral interventions.
  • Trained and guided teachers on how to identify and support students.
  • Participated in IEP, RTI and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
  • Collaborated with schools, family services and health care providers to determine services and aid with psychosocial assessments.

Children's Division Social Worker

State Of Missouri
11.2012 - 08.2015
  • Developed case plans and maintained confidential client files consistent with program, state and federal guidelines.
  • Liaised with agencies and courts to provide safe, stable and nurturing homes for children.
  • Conducted and documented in-home visits with children.
  • Interviewed clients and assessed social and emotional needs to determine nature and degree of services needed.
  • Identified, documented and made referrals to resources available within community.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Assessed clients for abuse and neglect to compile documentation for court reports.
  • Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers, and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.

Education

Master of Social Work - Social Work

University of Connecticut
Hartford, CT
05.2012

Skills

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Relationship Issues Management
  • Chronic Disorders
  • Discharge Planning
  • Therapist Collaboration
  • Client Goal Planning
  • Case Documentation
  • Orientation Sessions
  • Patient Evaluation

Timeline

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

AbleTo/Optum
09.2021 - Current

School Social Worker

Northern Tier Counseling
04.2016 - 05.2021

Children's Division Social Worker

State Of Missouri
11.2012 - 08.2015

Master of Social Work - Social Work

University of Connecticut

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