Jeri Needler Schantz
Tipton,IN
Summary
Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills builds meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in creating safe spaces for clients of all ages from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Offers thoughtful crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through traumatic experiences.
Proven track record of helping clients improve mental health and well-being through evidenced-based therapeutic approaches. 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. Lifelong learner and teacher passionate about equipping others to arrive at their desired outcomes for thriving lives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist
Community Fairbanks Behavioral Health Howard
04.2022 - Current
- Gathered information about clients using observational techniques and interviews, case histories, and other assessment methodologies.
- Completed intakes utilizing biopsychosocial assessments.
- Designed treatment plans based on results from behavioral assessments with appropriate evidenced-based interventions.
- Encouraged clients and family members to increase emotional regulation using positive skills and strategies for confronting problems and stressors productively.
- Counseled individuals and groups with substance dependence and co-occurring mental illness.
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Referred clients to specialists, educational outreach programs, or social service agencies for additional interventional needs.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
- Supervised busy caseload, managing clients, balancing workload and prioritizing client needs.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
Outpatient Behavior Health Therapist - Intern
Community Fairbanks Behavioral Health Howard
08.2021 - 04.2022
Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist - Intern
Aspire Health Indiana
05.2021 - 08.2021
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12.1996
Skills
- Biopsychosocial and Crises Assessments
- Clinical Documentation
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- EMDR Trained
- Individual, Group, and Family Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Motivational Interviewing
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Eligible October 2024
- LCAC - Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor, Eligible
- State of Indiana Teacher License
Timeline
Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist
Community Fairbanks Behavioral Health Howard
04.2022 - Current
Outpatient Behavior Health Therapist - Intern
Community Fairbanks Behavioral Health Howard
08.2021 - 04.2022
Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist - Intern
Aspire Health Indiana
05.2021 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Social Work
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Purdue University
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Eligible October 2024
- LCAC - Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor, Eligible
- State of Indiana Teacher License