JENNIFER MESKER
Foristell,Mo
Summary
I have been successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong work ethic and exhibiting a positive attitude. I am compassionate, successful and dedicated to providing exceptional care and helping clients unravel physical, mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. I'm proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on client's lives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist I
CenterPointe Hospital -
11.2014 - 09.2022
- Run outpatient program serving adult patients with substance abuse
- Develop and implement treatment plans and modify when needed.
- Effectively manage a caseload of up to 16 patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis 1 and Axis 11 disorders, per week.
- Develop goal-oriented psycho0educational and activity therapy groups to improve patient's level of functioning.
- Conduct therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess the medications’ effectiveness and side effects.
- Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
- Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
- Mediate conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues.
CD Aide/ Activity Therapist/Outpatient Therapist
CenterPointe Hospital
04.2013 - 11.2014
- Lead treatment groups and therapeutic activities to functional living skills, coping skills, and address behavioral issues.
- Develop goal oriented psycho-educational and activity groups to improve patient quality of life.
- Lead outpatient and inpatient chemical dependency group therapy sessions.
- Observe and monitor client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Worked with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
- Documented daily patient group and shift notes.
Police Officer -
City Of O'Fallon
11.2001 - 09.2008
- Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting citizens and property, enforcing city and state criminal laws,
utilizing discretion and promoting good community relations. - Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in designated patrol area.
- Record facts to prepare reports to document incidents and activities.
- Gather necessary information for court appearances and deliver expert courtroom testimony under oath to support criminal and civil cases..
- Crime Scene Technician- Thoroughly analyze criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Talk regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in the area.
Secure crime scenes, gather evidence and question witnesses. - Apprehend offenders and conduct interviews and interrogations.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Missouri Baptist University
Moscow Mills, MO2014
P.O.S.T. Certification -
Eastern Missouri Police Academy -
Lake Saint Louis, MO07.2001
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia College -
St. Louis, MO2001
Skills
- Electronic Charting
- Emotional Support
- Crisis Situations
- Referral Coordination
- Client Confidentiality
- Support Networks
- Clinical Interviewing
- Treatments and Therapies
- Critical Thinking
- One-on-one support
- Written and verbal skills/communication
- Documentation
- Companionship and emotional support
- Prioritizing and multi-tasking
Timeline
Therapist I
CenterPointe Hospital -
11.2014 - 09.2022
CD Aide/ Activity Therapist/Outpatient Therapist
CenterPointe Hospital
04.2013 - 11.2014
Police Officer -
City Of O'Fallon
11.2001 - 09.2008
Master of Arts - Counseling
Missouri Baptist University
P.O.S.T. Certification -
Eastern Missouri Police Academy -
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia College -