Jenny Thorn
Urbandale,IA
Summary
Enthusiastic, compassionate Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 23 years experience, helping individuals and families deal with multiple life issues. Ability to understand, relate to, and communicate with people from diverse background. Strong ability to identify problems and develop creative solutions. Experienced Supervisor and Trainer; ability to relay information in easy-to-understand and patient manner.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Mental Health Counselor/ Owner
Private Practice
07.2014 - Current
- Provide individual, couples, and family counseling to adolescents and adults
- Complete diagnostic assessment and required paperwork
- Collaboration of services with psychiatric care and medical providers
- Develop Clinical Assessment and other necessary forms.
Social Worker II
Mercy Behavioral Health
06.2010 - 10.2014
- Provide individual, couples, and family counseling to adolescents and adults
- Complete diagnostic assessment and required paperwork
- Collaboration of services with psychiatric care and other medical providers
- Plan and facilitate educational groups.
Family Therapist
Children and Families of Iowa
02.2008 - 10.2010
- Provide individual, couples, and family counseling to children and adults
- Complete diagnostic assessment and required paperwork
- Collaboration of services with schools, Department of Human Services, psychiatric care, and medical providers
- Develop new Psycho-Social Assessment, Functional Assessment, and Treatment Plan forms for therapy program.
Therapist/ Case Management Supervisor/ Intervention Team Leader
Young Women’s Resource Center
10.2004 - 05.2008
- Provide individual and family counseling to young women, ages 11-23, and their families
- Coordinate SIG-NA program; design new curriculum and evaluation tool for program
- Create new Intake and Assessment forms for Counseling program
- Complete required paperwork for individual client files
- Compose year-end reports for agency Board of Director and United Way
Assessment Counselor
Employee and Family Resources
10.2001 - 08.2004
- Provide telephone and face-to-face counseling to individuals, couples, and families
- Complete client assessments, provide short-term counseling, and assist with referrals for continued counseling, as needed
- Complete client intakes and schedule appointments with local or affiliate staff
- Complete required paperwork and follow-up calls with clients
- Participate in committees designated to improve client services and staff efficiency.
Family Therapist/Child and Family Resource Specialist
Children and Families of Iowa
08.1999 - 09.2001
- Supervise weekly visits with non-custodial parents
- Provide individual, couples, and family counseling to children and adults
- Work in-home with families on behavioral issues and parental skills
- Complete required paperwork.
Outreach Coordinator (Family Violence Center site)
Children and Families of Iowa
08.1999 - 09.2001
- Hire and supervise outreach staff
- Coordinate out-client counseling services
- Provide individual crisis counseling to shelter residents and other clients
- Co-facilitate weekly support groups and educational groups
- Prepare Quarterly and Year-End VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) reports, as requested
- Provide Victim Advocacy at Civil and Criminal Courts
Executive Director
Partnership for Violence-Free Living
08.1997 - 08.1999
- Hire and supervise staff
- Provide crisis counseling to clients
- Carry Crisis Cell Phone and respond to domestic violence and sexual assault crisis calls
- Write grant proposals for state, federal, and private funding
- Prepare and maintain program budgets
- Manage agency finances
Education
Master of Science - Counselor Education
Iowa State University
05.2001
Bachelor of Science - English and Psychology
Iowa State University
05.1993
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong computer skills
- Efficient and organized
- Attention to details
- Independent worker
- Motivated to meet deadlines
Certification
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, # 00935
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Licensed Mental Health Counselor/ Owner
Private Practice
07.2014 - Current
Social Worker II
Mercy Behavioral Health
06.2010 - 10.2014
Family Therapist
Children and Families of Iowa
02.2008 - 10.2010
Therapist/ Case Management Supervisor/ Intervention Team Leader
Young Women’s Resource Center
10.2004 - 05.2008
Assessment Counselor
Employee and Family Resources
10.2001 - 08.2004
Family Therapist/Child and Family Resource Specialist
Children and Families of Iowa
08.1999 - 09.2001
Outreach Coordinator (Family Violence Center site)
Children and Families of Iowa
08.1999 - 09.2001
Executive Director
Partnership for Violence-Free Living
08.1997 - 08.1999
Master of Science - Counselor Education
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science - English and Psychology
Iowa State University