JENNIFER KIMPEL
Sayville,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable and compassionate Crisis Counselor two years of experience, valid License in Social Work (NY LMSW) and over 7 years experience working in a role that requires counseling, or client support. Expertise helping with suicidal and homicidal crises, clients suffering from severe mental illness and substance use disorders. Proficient in telephone, in person and video based service provision.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Crisis Counselor
988 Suicide Hotline/Long Island Crisis Center
01.2022 - Current
- Evaluate risk to callers by gathering information and conducting assessments.
- Use skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
- Converse with individuals in crisis which called hotline for assistance.
- Build safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
Recovery Support Specialist
Phoenix House
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Offered guidance and support to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement of reseidents.
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Communicated closely with other team members to implement programs and activities in a residential recovery environment.
Operations Manager
PDQ Supply
01.2000 - 01.2021
- Stock person, customer service, and inventory tracking
- Responsible for shipping and management of daily operations.
Case Manager/Counselor
Transitional Services Long Island
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Tracked clients progress, assisting with medication maintenance, daily living and socialization skills and recreational activities.
Education
Masters in Social Work, Program -
Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare
05.2024
Bachelor’s in Psychology -
SUNY Stony Brook
Associates Degree in Counseling -
Daytona Beach Community College
Certificate Training Program, Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor -
Outreach Training Institute
07.2022
Certified Personal Trainer -
NASM
Certified Nutrition Specialist -
NASM
Skills
- CBT
- Crisis Management
- Patient confidentiality
- Suicide Prevention
- Safety Planning
- Youth engagement
- Reflective listening
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Resource Navigation
- Referral Coordination
- Behavioral Health
- Mental Health Assessment
- Documentation skills
Volunteer Experience
- Child Abuse Shelter, Recreation Counselor
- United Way Daytona Beach Outreach
- Neighborhood Center of DeLand, Intake Assistant
Hobbies and Interests
I am an outdoor enthusiast. I love kayaking, hiking and exercise.
Affiliations
- Phi Alpha National Honor Society, Phi Theta Chapter.
Timeline
Crisis Counselor
988 Suicide Hotline/Long Island Crisis Center
01.2022 - Current
Recovery Support Specialist
Phoenix House
01.2021 - 01.2022
Operations Manager
PDQ Supply
01.2000 - 01.2021
Case Manager/Counselor
Transitional Services Long Island
01.1993 - 01.1995
Masters in Social Work, Program -
Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare
Bachelor’s in Psychology -
SUNY Stony Brook
Associates Degree in Counseling -
Daytona Beach Community College
Certificate Training Program, Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor -
Outreach Training Institute
Certified Personal Trainer -
NASM
Certified Nutrition Specialist -
NASM
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