Jennifer Santos
Surprise
Summary
Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of individuals. Passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve quality of life.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist- Practice Owner
The Good Shrink
05.2023 - Current
- Conduct individual therapy sessions to assess clients' mental health issues and develop treatment plans tailored to their needs
- Use evidence-based approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitization Therapy (EMDR) and somatic therapy to help clients achieve their treatment goals
- Maintain detailed and accurate clinical documentation to track clients' progress and communicate with other healthcare professionals
- Successfully launched and managed a thriving private practice specializing in individual work with adults and youth from 5-17 years old.
Mental Health Therapist- Emergency Department
Phoenix Children's Hospital
12.2020 - Current
- Provide crisis intervention and ongoing support to individuals in the Emergency Department experiencing acute mental health issues
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, including physicians, nurses, and social workers, to ensure coordinated care for patients
- Conduct thorough assessment of patients' mental health conditions to determine the need for referral to higher level care services
- Provide active listening, empathy, support, and engagement to family members of patient
Mental Health Therapist
Pathways to Connection
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Conducts virtual therapy sessions with clients using secure video conferencing platforms, ensuring client confidentiality and privacy
- Conducts individual therapy sessions for clients with a wide range of mental health issues including: trauma, attachment wounding, anxiety, and depression
- Communication with other healthcare providers for continuity of care
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
Clinician III
Arizona's Children Association
05.2016 - 11.2020
- Provide individual and family therapy services, crisis intervention, and case management to underserved clients to promote recovery and well-being
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and ensure continuity of services for clients across various treatment settings
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for clients with complex mental health needs
- Provided direct advocacy and support services to underserved clients, linking them with community resources and assisting with navigating social services systems
- Facilitated group sessions focused on empowerment, skill-building, and advocacy for underserved clients to enhance their self-sufficiency and wellbeing
Mentor for Adults with Developmental Disabilites
Stellar Care Services
03.2015 - 08.2015
- Provided one-on-one support to adults with developmental disabilities, assisting with increased autonomy and confidence with navigating the community
- Facilitated group outings focusing on life skills, social skills, and community integration
Behavioral Health Case Manager
Arizona's Children Association
11.2012 - 07.2014
- Conducted comprehensive behavioral assessments for children and youth to identify mental health needs and treatment goals
- Developed individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients, caregivers, and treatment team members
- Provided crisis intervention and support services to clients and families in need of immediate assistance
- Coordinated and facilitated referrals to community resources, including therapy services, and psychiatric care
- Monitored and tracked client progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed to ensure positive outcomes in behavioral health treatment
- Facilitated family and teams meets to identify client strengths and needs
Education
Master of Social Work -
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Arizona State University
Phoenix, Arizona05-2012
Skills
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Creates cohesion and positive moral with others
- trauma informed
- Psychosocial assessment
- Boundary setting
- Building rapport
- Suicide prevention
Accomplishments
Licensed Clinical Social Worker- LCSW 18755 Arizona Board of Behavioral Health
Clinical Supervisor Arizona Board of Behavioral Health May 2026
Certification
EMDR Certified October 2025
Basic Life Support December 2026
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist- Practice Owner
The Good Shrink
05.2023 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
Pathways to Connection
07.2022 - 08.2024
Mental Health Therapist- Emergency Department
Phoenix Children's Hospital
12.2020 - Current
Clinician III
Arizona's Children Association
05.2016 - 11.2020
Mentor for Adults with Developmental Disabilites
Stellar Care Services
03.2015 - 08.2015
Behavioral Health Case Manager
Arizona's Children Association
11.2012 - 07.2014
EMDR Certified October 2025
Basic Life Support December 2026
Master of Social Work -
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Arizona State University
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