Jennifer Reynolds
Huber Heights,OH
Summary
- I am a champion motivator, reflective coach, dynamic skill-builder, and compassionate professional accustomed to crisis care and treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions with education and creativity.
- I am a collaborative professional possessing excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with exceptional documentation and problem-solving abilities.
- I am committed to bringing people-first skills and a belief in healing upon transitioning to Therapist/Counselor role upon obtaining licensure.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified Mental Health Specialist/Case Manager Specialist
Samaritan Behavioral Health
Troy, OH
01.2023 - Current
- Provides ongoing and crisis interventions for clients in emergency situations
- Supports client and family members by providing information on local support groups, resources, community functions
- Coordinates transportation services for clients who lack access to reliable transportation
- Collaborates with community mental health team involved in a client's case
- Assesses clients' needs, implement service plans and monitor progress towards goals
- Provides referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources
- Facilitates communication between clients, families, caregivers, and other agencies to ensure client needs were met
- Maintains accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines
- Educates and coaches clients about mental health conditions, medications and self-care techniques
- Transitions clients to different providers based on progress or needs
- Assists individuals with eligibility for available benefits
Service Coordinator/Home Visitor/ Reflective Supervision
Greene County Public Health
Xenia, OH
11.2010 - 01.2023
- Credentialed as Ohio Infant Mental Health Practitioner and Trauma-Informed Competent, Level III through Ohio Department of Health
- Provided reflective, clinical, and administrative supervision to support and implement strategies to improve quality of services, report data, motivate, provide direction, and teach best practice standards
- Engaged families in high-quality, intensive home visits to Healthy Families America model fidelity using the evidence-based curriculum, methods, and coaching to strengthen parenting practices
- Supported the growth and development of prebirth babies, infants, and toddlers using holistic practices, tools and activities
- Screened infants and toddlers formally and then monitored using 'developmental highlights, per parent' at each visit
- Assessed, scored and analyzed parent assessments with data used to spotlight protective factors, identify risk and create meaningful service plans
- Connected families and team to appropriate resources in community
- Collaborated with community service providers
- Trained new staff and continue with ongoing coaching and mentoring
- Advocated for families as they built their support network
- Partnered with parents of children with medical or developmental disabilities in the Early Intervention Program to provide case management and monitoring of the Individualized Family Service Plan
Service Coordinator/Home Visitor/Supervisor
Council on Rural Services
05.2004 - 11.2010
- Worked with families prenatal to age three with children at risk or presenting with developmental disabilities
- Provided developmental screenings, parenting education and case management
- Located resources, advocated for and mentored the family unit
- Provided supervision to a staff of four, 2009 to 2010
Education
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Wright State University
Dayton12-2024
Certification - Master Certified Health And Wellness Coach
Dr. Sears Wellness Institute
Englewood, CO10-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH05-2012
Certification - Early Intervention Specialist Program
University of Connecticut
Hartford, CT12-2008
Masters Rehabilitation Counseling For Severe Disabilities -
Wright State University School of Graduate Studies
Dayton, OH03-2006
Bachelor of Science Human Services Leadership
Urbana University
Urbana, OH12-2003
Transfer Track - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Sinclair Community College
Dayton06-2002
Skills
- Family Education and coaching
- Community outreach
- Client support and advocacy
- Collaboration
- Growth mindset and focus on holistic wellness
- Crisis intervention
- Communication-focused
Current Credentials and Certifications
- Qualified Mental Health Specialist/Case Management Specialist, 1/2023 to Present
- National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), 11/2018 to Present
- Dr. Sears Wellness Institute Master Certified Health and Wellness Coach, 10/2017 to Present (LEAN Essentials certified, Pregnancy and Families certified, Prime Time Health certified, Advanced Coaching Training and Techniques certified)
Conference Presentations and Groups
- Resolving Conflict Peacefully, Miami County Juvenile Probation, 3/2024 to Present
- Creating Productive Home Visits: with the End Results in Mind: Guiding Families to Discover their Goals and Succeed for Life, Ohio Department of Health, Home Visiting Summit, 3/2018
Leadership Experience
- Greene County Public Health Internship Project, 1/2015 to 1/2023, Introducing and Onboarding Medical Residents, Social Work and Public Health Students to Child Development, Working with Those in Poverty, and Public Health
- Greene County Public Health Workforce Development Committee, 5/2019 to 11/2019
- Greene County Public Health Strategic Planning Committee, 11/2018 to 5/2019
- Lean Ohio Boot Camp Camo Belt, 8/2016, 4 day intensive to learn Lean methods and tools
- Planned and Facilitated Early Childhood Home Visiting Reflective Group Team Meetings & Team Huddles, 10/2019 to 1/2023, Planning, Preparing, Facilitating and Partnering with Program Manager and Director of Nursing to provide education and reflective strategies to monthly agency team meeting
- Sheldon & Rush Coaching and Teaming Principles, 8/2016 to 5/2017, Achieved fidelity after required 6 months of consultation and review by nationally recognized trainers
Awards
Home Visitor of the Year, Ohio Department of Health, Early Childhood Systems Conference, 3/2019
Timeline
Qualified Mental Health Specialist/Case Manager Specialist
Samaritan Behavioral Health
01.2023 - Current
Service Coordinator/Home Visitor/ Reflective Supervision
Greene County Public Health
11.2010 - 01.2023
Service Coordinator/Home Visitor/Supervisor
Council on Rural Services
05.2004 - 11.2010
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Wright State University
Certification - Master Certified Health And Wellness Coach
Dr. Sears Wellness Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Sinclair Community College
Certification - Early Intervention Specialist Program
University of Connecticut
Masters Rehabilitation Counseling For Severe Disabilities -
Wright State University School of Graduate Studies
Bachelor of Science Human Services Leadership
Urbana University
Transfer Track - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Sinclair Community College
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