Experienced and compassionate Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a holistic approach to therapy. Nine years of experience providing individual and group counseling to individuals of all ages struggling with mental and emotional health issues. Proficient in trauma-informed psychotherapy and adept at supporting victims of domestic violence. Passionate about creating safe and affirming spaces for clients to explore destructive thinking and behavior patterns resulting from painful life experiences. Firmly believes in fostering a collaborative therapeutic relationship, approaching concerns with curiosity and without judgment. Committed to guiding clients towards a happier and healthier place by addressing any challenge, regardless of size.
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Jennifer Julien
Fairport,NY
Summary
Work History
Julien Therapy
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Established rapport with diverse clientele by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and cultural competence in counseling sessions.
- Improved clients'' coping skills through the implementation of cognitive-behavioral therapy interventions.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of client progress, adhering to ethical standards and confidentiality requirements.
- Encouraged increased self-awareness among clients by incorporating mindfulness practices into therapy sessions.
- Served as a liaison between clients, families, and other healthcare providers to ensure seamless coordination of care.
- Tailored therapeutic approaches according to each client's specific needs, resulting in more effective interventions during sessions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and advancements in counseling techniques.
- Enhanced client well-being by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques in counseling sessions.
- Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy to assist patients.
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Successfully maintain a case load of 10-15 clients.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups for clients, fostering knowledge about mental health conditions and teaching effective coping strategies.
SohoMD
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression for clients with tailored treatment plans addressing individual needs.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed, supporting clients during challenging situations and connecting them with appropriate resources.
- Established rapport with diverse clientele by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and cultural competence in counseling sessions.
- Improved clients'' coping skills through implementation of cognitive-behavioral therapy interventions.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of client progress, adhering to ethical standards and confidentiality requirements.
- Implemented creative approaches to therapy engaging clients in new ways to express emotions and process experiences.
- Encouraged increased self-awareness among clients by incorporating mindfulness practices into therapy sessions.
- 'Tailored therapeutic approaches according to each client's specific needs, resulting in more effective interventions during sessions.
- Enhanced client well-being by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques in counseling sessions.
- Successfully maintain active caseload of 30 clients.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups for clients, fostering knowledge about mental health conditions and teaching effective coping strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and advancements in counseling techniques.
- Tailored therapeutic approaches according to each client''s specific needs, resulting in more effective interventions during sessions.
family couunseling services of the finger lakes
Clinical Trauma Counseling Program
01.2017 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Provide individual, family and group therapy to children, adolescents and adults impacted by trauma and other life altering events
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team, complete intakes, maintain required documentation
- Help facilitate, lead and co-lead group therapy sessions in Seeking Safety Group for women on probation and Project Promise “Mommy Masters” group for teen mothers.
- Maintained detailed case notes, documenting client progress and ensuring adherence to ethical guidelines and HIPAA regulations.
- Successfully maintained active caseload of 25-30 clients
- Conducted regular case reviews with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate patient progress and revise treatment plans as needed.
- Established culture of continuous improvement within trauma program, fostering innovation and collaboration among team members.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on best practices in trauma care management.
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Dv Victim Service Specialist Co-located Advocate
01.2015 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Collaborate with Child Protective Services to provide DV assessments in client homes with the goal of identifying victims of domestic violence and successfully bridging them to resources
- Maintain flexible schedule in order to provide valuable services to clients (including crisis intervention strategies to meet client’s needs), maintain crisis hotline, networking and collaborating with community services to provide exceptional victim advocacy, navigating criminal justice system, facilitate DV groups, appropriately maintain client confidentiality.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients through excellent communication skills and genuine concern for their needs, leading to increased client retention rates over time.
- Conducted regular training sessions for staff, ensuring consistent delivery of exceptional services to clients
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Education
Medaille CollegeBuffalo, NY
Master of Arts from Clinical Mental Health Counseling
05.2018
University Overview
Suny EmpireRochester, NY
Bachelor of Arts from Community and Human Services
08.2015
University Overview
Skills
- Ability to listen on multiple levels, provide authentic empathy while maintaining a non-judgmental disposition in order to gain client trust, ability to develop individualized person-centered treatment plans, demonstrate a holistic approach to mental health care
- Excellent interpersonal perception, demonstrate authentic empathy, ability to quickly and accurately assess client needs, effectively communicate hope and optimism, offer multiple realistic ideas to resolve conflict and ensure clients safety, strong sense of compassion and commitment to the individual and their community, dedicated to the clients well-being
- Exceptional active listening skills, high level of self-awareness, effectively collaborate with team members, invested in supervision process and appropriately utilize humor in order to form a relational connection with client’s/team members
Anxiety Reduction, Depression Treatment, Autism Spectrum Support, Grief counseling, Life Transitions Support Sexual Assault Counseling, Post-traumatic stress therapy, Cultural Sensitivity, Substance abuse support, Successful hypnotherapist
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid time off401k matchFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid sick leaveWork-life balanceTimeline
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Julien Therapy
01.2022 - Current
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
SohoMD
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Trauma Counseling Program
family couunseling services of the finger lakes
01.2017 - 08.2022
Dv Victim Service Specialist Co-located Advocate
fcsfl/dss
01.2015 - 01.2017
Medaille College
Master of Arts from Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Suny Empire
Bachelor of Arts from Community and Human Services