Jennifer Jules
Therapist
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist and Registered Nurse familiar with client assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing evaluations. Well-versed in effective intervention and assessment techniques as well as physical health management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Registered Nurse
Apalachee Center
Tallahassee, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Provide oversight and administration of patient’s medications
- Provide supervision to the staff on duty to ensure adherence to policy and delegate assigned duties
- Provide emergency and crisis intervention response
- Facilitate patient and education on health prevention, wellness, diet, HIV/AIDS, and smoking cessation
- Provide patients with brief counseling and assess for patient decompensating behaviors.
Registered Nurse- FACT Nurse Lead
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Provide oversight and administration of patient’s medications
- Provide supervision to the RN on duty to ensure adherence to policy and delegate assigned duties
- Provide daily 24-hour emergency and crisis intervention response
- Facilitate patient and staff education on prevention, health, wellness, diet, HIV/AIDS education, and smoking cessation
- Provide patients with brief counseling and assess for patient decompensating behaviors.
Registered Nurse- FACT Case Manager
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Manage medication room and dispense prescribed medications to patients
- Perform home visit to clients to increase medication compliance and assess for health education and community needs
- Perform health assessments and coordinate primary and specialty care appointments
- Conduct community health education groups to improve mental and physical wellness.
Inpatient Mental Health Social Worker
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Collaborate with physicians, patients, and their families to identify treatment goals and objectives
- Provide case management services including coordinating and linking client to community services
- Provides individual supportive counseling
- Coordinate client admission onto the behavioral health unit and co collaborate with patient for safe discharge plan.
Intake Coordinator
Jerome Center for Behavioral Health
Belle Glade, FL
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and create initial diagnosis for psychiatric care
- Construct treatment plans based on patient’s goals and treatment objectives
- Interview and assess patients to determine working mental health diagnosis.
Lead Substance Abuse Therapist
03.2016 - 08.2017
- Provide individual and group therapy for women with co-occurring disorders
- Facilitate 17 hours of CBT and ICT and psychosocial rehabilitation groups weekly
- Provide screening for program entry, ongoing assessments, and monthly treatment planning.
Intensive Case Manager
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Conduct home visits to perform needs assessments and ensure medication compliance
- Manage clients psychiatric, legal, medical, and community appointments
- Educate clients on how to access community resources for self-sufficiency.
Hotline Counselor
Suicide, Help Line 211 Big Bend
Tallahassee, FL.
06.2012 - 01.2014
- Counsel individuals who are contemplating suicide
- Explore resources with callers to connect them community and medical resources.
Case Management Intern
The Kearney Center
Tallahassee, FL.
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Assess homeless shelter residents to determine a plan for housing transition and sustainability
- Advocate for shelter residents to assist them in securing government benefits, transportation, employment, and medical services through community agencies.
Patient Care Volunteer
Palms West Hospital
Loxahatchee, FL.
01.2007 - 02.2011
- Providing clerical support in the OB, Medical-surgical, and Pediatric care units
- Patient ambassador to advocate for client’s needs during their hospitalization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida State University
01.2019 - 12.2019
Masters of Social Work - undefined
Florida State University
08.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
Florida State University
05.2012 - 05.2014
Associates - Arts
Palm Beach State College
05.2010 - 05.2012
Skills
EMR / EHR
Medication Administration
Patient and family advocacy
Treatment planning
Trauma-informed care
Case management
Evidence-based practices
Psychosocial assessments
Crisis Intervention
Individual counseling
First Aid/CPR
Affiliations
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Licenses
- LCSW License #: SW18706, Exp. 03/31/2023
- RN License #: 9528261, Exp. 04/30/2023
Timeline
Lead Registered Nurse
Apalachee Center
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse- FACT Nurse Lead
04.2020 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse- FACT Case Manager
02.2020 - 04.2020
Inpatient Mental Health Social Worker
08.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida State University
01.2019 - 12.2019
Intake Coordinator
Jerome Center for Behavioral Health
08.2017 - 01.2019
Lead Substance Abuse Therapist
03.2016 - 08.2017
Intensive Case Manager
10.2015 - 03.2016
Masters of Social Work - undefined
Florida State University
08.2014 - 08.2015
Case Management Intern
The Kearney Center
01.2013 - 05.2013
Hotline Counselor
Suicide, Help Line 211 Big Bend
06.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
Florida State University
05.2012 - 05.2014
Associates - Arts
Palm Beach State College
05.2010 - 05.2012
Patient Care Volunteer
Palms West Hospital
01.2007 - 02.2011