Jennifer Rodriguez
El Dorado Hills,CA
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in correctional, forensic, hospital, private practice, and community mental health settings. Expertise in crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, and trauma-informed care for high-acuity populations enhances the ability to effectively address complex client needs. Demonstrated success in providing clinical leadership, coordinating multidisciplinary care teams, and delivering evidence-based psychotherapy ensures a comprehensive approach to mental health treatment. Committed to fostering resilience and promoting recovery through compassionate and tailored therapeutic interventions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Social Worker
California Correctional Health Care Services (CDCR)
08.2025 - Current
- Provide clinical mental health services in a correctional setting. Conduct suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and therapeutic treatment. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Founder & Therapist
Gia Coaching & Consulting
02.2025 - Current
- Provide private-pay therapy services. Manage business operations, client care, and deliver evidence-based treatment.
Forensic Therapist
Bay Area Community Services
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Provided clinical oversight for justice-involved individuals and coordinated care with legal and multidisciplinary teams.
Clinical Care Coordinator
Bay Area Community Services
09.2022 - 08.2025
- Coordinated behavioral health services and facilitated collaboration across providers and agencies.
Therapist
Synergy Programs, Inc.
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Delivered individual and group therapy for co-occurring disorders using CBT and trauma-informed care.
START Coordinator
Turning Point Community Programs
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided crisis response and care coordination for individuals with IDD.
Mental Health Clinician
Turning Point Community Programs
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Delivered clinical assessment, case management, and crisis intervention.
Protective Service Officer
UC Davis Health
12.2013 - 08.2021
- Responded to psychiatric emergencies and ensured hospital safety.
Clinical Research Assistant
UC Davis Health
12.2019 - 10.2020
- Supported clinical research, recruitment, and data collection.
Mental Health Clinician
Opening Doors, Inc.
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided therapy for immigrants and refugees with trauma-informed care.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Widener University
01-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Arizona Global Campus
01-2017
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Forensic Mental Health
- CBT
- DBT
- ACT
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Case Management
- Evidence-based practices
- Treatment Planning
Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), California 137493
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker
California Correctional Health Care Services (CDCR)
08.2025 - Current
Founder & Therapist
Gia Coaching & Consulting
02.2025 - Current
Forensic Therapist
Bay Area Community Services
05.2023 - 08.2025
Clinical Care Coordinator
Bay Area Community Services
09.2022 - 08.2025
Therapist
Synergy Programs, Inc.
05.2022 - 09.2022
Mental Health Clinician
Turning Point Community Programs
05.2021 - 08.2021
START Coordinator
Turning Point Community Programs
01.2021 - 05.2022
Mental Health Clinician
Opening Doors, Inc.
01.2020 - 08.2020
Clinical Research Assistant
UC Davis Health
12.2019 - 10.2020
Protective Service Officer
UC Davis Health
12.2013 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Arizona Global Campus
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Widener University