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
08.2020 - 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
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Providing treatment to individual clients utilizing the DBT model
- Facilitating groups utilizing the DBT model.
Residential Clinician
Home of New Vision
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Completion of biopsychosocial, relapse prevention, and discharge
- Providing individual therapy to SUD clients
SED Home Based Therapist
Hegira Programs, Inc
12.2017 - 05.2018
- 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
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Individual sessions with inmates to check compliance of medications and programs
- Complete suicide evaluations and treatment
Substance Abuse Therapist
Catholic Social Services
09.2015 - 10.2017
- 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
04.2009 - 09.2015
- 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
08.2020 - Current
Clinical Therapist
Ann Arbor DBT Center
06.2019 - 07.2020
Residential Clinician
Home of New Vision
05.2018 - 06.2019
SED Home Based Therapist
Hegira Programs, Inc
12.2017 - 05.2018
Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
Manpower, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility
10.2017 - 12.2017
Substance Abuse Therapist
Catholic Social Services
09.2015 - 10.2017
Probation Agent
Southwest District Probation
04.2009 - 09.2015
Master’s Degree - Ypsilanti Social Work
Eastern Michigan University
LICENSE - Social Worker Clinical License
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