Jennifer Welsh
Vista,CA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
System Navigator
Pacific Clinics
San Diego, California
11.2023 - Current
- Supported clients and assisted them in finding mental health support.
- Navigated ways to advocate and support families access to community based resources.
- Identified the needs and strengths of each client and family.
Community Outreach Coordinator/admissions
New Journeys Behavioral Health
Irvine, CA
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Guided potential clients through the admissions, intake, and discharge process
- Maintained existing and developed new partnerships to facilitate community involvement and mental health awareness.
- Planned and managed different community meetings and outreach events
Addictive Behavior Facilitator/Case Manager
College Hospital Cerritos
Cerritos, CA
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Delivered expert therapeutic support to patients dealing with substance abuse, addiction and mental health issues
- Assisted Patients with aftercare planning and community resources
- Lead educational groups for adolescent patients and parents focusing on topics such as: detox, withdrawal, medications, addiction and recovery
Mental Health Specialist
Providence - Crisis Recovery unit
Anchorage, AK
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Worked from a trauma informed perspective, creating client treatment and safety plans based on assessments and goals
- Developed rapport with adolescent clients and partnered with them throughout their treatment
- Worked alongside clinicians to create treatment plans and foster client growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Clemson University
Clemson, SC2019
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
California Southern University
Chandler, AZSkills
- Intervention Plans
- Client Advocacy
- Documentation and Reporting
- Service Referrals
- Crisis Intervention
- microsoft excel, powerpoint, word
- Salesforce documentation
- EPIC Documentation
Overview
Exceptional leader with experience in, case management, trauma informed care, and deescalation techniques. Compassionate, passionate about mental health advocacy and reducing the stigma associated with having a mental illness. Technically savvy. Demonstrated ability to build new referral partners as well as provide behavioral health recourses to families in need. Outstanding relationship building, training, and presentation skills. Intelligent, articulate and passionate about client care.
Timeline
System Navigator
Pacific Clinics
11.2023 - Current
Community Outreach Coordinator/admissions
New Journeys Behavioral Health
06.2022 - 01.2023
Addictive Behavior Facilitator/Case Manager
College Hospital Cerritos
06.2021 - 05.2022
Mental Health Specialist
Providence - Crisis Recovery unit
03.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Clemson University
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
California Southern University