Jennifer Millner
Danville,Virginia
Summary
My passion is to see people reach their fullest potential in personal, career, social development settings. I am driven by my love to cultivate a support system for others, by building relationships through interpersonal communication, community service, and creating environments where all can thrive. My mission is to revitalize mental health space by providing compassionate yet strong dedication support, skilled patient-centered care and evidence-based interventions. I possess a deep understanding of mental health and behavioral sciences with ability to utilize knowledge to assist individuals in managing mental health challenges.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Qualified Mental Health Specialist
EPIC Health Partners
12.2021 - Current
- Deliver individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
- Evaluate patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
- Provides assessment, linkage, counseling, and advocacy services
- Engages in pre-discharge planning at state psychiatric facilities, and provides support services to care givers
- Completes required documentation as prescribed by licensure, Medicaid, managed care groups or other third party payers with regards to clinical services and medical records keeping, as well as in accordance with BHSD requirements.
- Collaborate with medical and clinical personnel to coordinate and implement client services.
- Built partnerships with community agencies and service providers to remove access gaps.
- Implement crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
- Facilitate support groups for clients to discuss issues related to mental health.
- Administer psychological tests and assessments to determine client needs.
- Provide case management services to monitor client access to resources and services.
- Evaluate patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
- Support continuity of care after discharge with individualized discharge plans.
- Develop and implement activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills.
- Revise individual treatment plans for clients with mental health concerns to obtain best possible outcomes.
- Assess mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Provide referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
- Conduct crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Develop goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Document clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Provide comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Attend trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Support clients by representing needs and advocating for patient rights in healthcare, legal and community-based settings.
- Work collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Complete one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from various diseases and issues.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Services: Counseling And Public Policy
Liberty University
Lynchburg, United States05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2018
Skills
- Client Support
- Patient evaluations
- Care Delivery
- Patient Advocacy
- Psychosocial assessment
- Case Documentation
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental health counseling
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- Licensed Qualified Mental Health Professional
Timeline
Qualified Mental Health Specialist
EPIC Health Partners
12.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Human Services: Counseling And Public Policy
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Liberty University