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JENNIFER SMITH

Ypsilanti,Michigan

Summary

Compassionate Qualified Mental Health Specialist with strong dedication to helping individuals in need of mental health support. Skilled in providing patient-centered care and evidence-based interventions. Possesses deep understanding of mental health and behavioral sciences with ability to utilize knowledge to assist individuals in managing mental health challenges.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Qualified Mental Health Specialist

Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility
2020.08 - Current



  • Facilitate groups that pertain to domestic violence, substance abuse, and moving on from prison.
  • Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.

Clinical Therapist

Ann Arbor DBT Center
2019.06 - 2020.07
  • Providing treatment to individual clients utilizing the DBT model
  • Facilitating groups utilizing the DBT model.

Residential Clinician

Home of New Vision
2018.05 - 2019.06
  • Completion of biopsychosocial, relapse prevention, and discharge
  • Providing individual therapy to SUD clients

SED Home Based Therapist

Hegira Programs, Inc
2017.12 - 2018.05
  • Individual therapy with children and families
  • Completion of Biopsychosocial, Treatment Plans, and Crisis plans in AVATAR
  • Referrals made based on needs of clients

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Manpower, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility
2017.10 - 2017.12
  • Individual sessions with inmates to check compliance of medications and programs
  • Complete suicide evaluations and treatment

Substance Abuse Therapist

Catholic Social Services
2015.09 - 2017.10
  • Facilitate Substance abuse groups at Women’s Huron Valley Prison
  • Individual sessions to discuss tools of recovery and treatment plans
  • Completion of progress notes and keep an accurate record for each client

Probation Agent

Southwest District Probation
2009.04 - 2015.09
  • Supervision and monitoring of offenders on probation
  • Interview offenders and their families to determine compliance
  • Maintain case records for accurate supervision

Education

Master’s Degree - Ypsilanti Social Work

Eastern Michigan University

LICENSE - Social Worker Clinical License

Skills

  • Emergency Call Response
  • Safety and Risk Assessments
  • Patient Support
  • Client Goal Planning
  • Psychosocial Assessments
  • Maintain Records
  • Evaluate Patients
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Treatment Planning
  • Case Documentation

Timeline

Qualified Mental Health Specialist

Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility
2020.08 - Current

Clinical Therapist

Ann Arbor DBT Center
2019.06 - 2020.07

Residential Clinician

Home of New Vision
2018.05 - 2019.06

SED Home Based Therapist

Hegira Programs, Inc
2017.12 - 2018.05

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Manpower, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility
2017.10 - 2017.12

Substance Abuse Therapist

Catholic Social Services
2015.09 - 2017.10

Probation Agent

Southwest District Probation
2009.04 - 2015.09

Master’s Degree - Ypsilanti Social Work

Eastern Michigan University

LICENSE - Social Worker Clinical License

JENNIFER SMITH