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Jerri Painter

MOUNT JULIET

Summary

Self-motivated individual with excellent assessment skills offering counseling and community support expertise. Offering comprehensive background in social services, as well as strong interpersonal, organization and communication skills. Experienced and effectual with developing rapport and connecting with all parties, and assessing needs to provide appropriate resources and resource implementation.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Counselor

STARS Nashville
10.2024 - Current
  • Provide a safe environment for students to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgement or retribution.
  • Build rapport with diverse student populations, utilizing empathetic listening skills, provide support, establish student mental health goals, offer appropriate feedback to students.
  • Continue professional knowledge by attending conferences, trainings, and workshops related to advancements in the field of mental health counseling.
  • Improve patient coping mechanisms with integration of mindfulness and relaxation techniques into sessions.
  • Work collaboratively with students, parents, school counselors, teachers, administration, SROs, school psychologist, and other school employees to provide support services for students and staff.
  • Provide crisis intervention services during emergencies, deescalating situations and connecting individuals with appropriate resources for ongoing support.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of clinical notes and tracking of student progress throughout the course of treatment.

Director of Development

Home With Hope
05.2017 - 05.2019
  • Provide a safe environment for students to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgement or retribution.
  • Build rapport with diverse student populations, utilizing empathetic listening skills, provide support, establish student mental health goals, offer appropriate feedback to students.
  • Continue professional knowledge by attending conferences, trainings, and workshops related to advancements in the field of mental health counseling.
  • Improve patient coping mechanisms with integration of mindfulness and relaxation techniques into sessions.
  • Work collaboratively with students, parents, school counselors, teachers, administration, SROs, school psychologist, and other school employees to provide support services for students and staff.
  • Provide crisis intervention services during emergencies, deescalating situations and connecting individuals with appropriate resources for ongoing support.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of clinical notes and tracking of student progress throughout the course of treatment.

Assessment, Stabilization, and Support Services

Southern Illinois Regional Social Services
06.2003 - 06.2004
  • Conducted mental health assessments and treatment plans for children (ages 0-18).
  • Attended clinical case meetings at local hospital, advocating for those in our care.
  • Attended school meetings to ensure resource availability and implementation of support services.
  • Facilitated outreach activities.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, their parents, and other service providers.
  • Developed and maintained accurate records of programs, services, and case notes.
  • Provided support to social service clients in navigating available resources.
  • Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
  • Provided individual, family, and group therapy.

Internship, Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Southern Illinois University Wellness Center
01.2002 - 06.2003
  • Provided assessments, counseling, and support to students referred to the Wellness Center by campus authorities due to any incidents involving drugs or alcohol on campus and in the dorms.
  • Provided one-on-one therapy for three sessions to best assess overall wellness of student.
  • Coordinated care with other professionals to provide students with comprehensive support.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document students' progress.
  • Monitored students' progress to make necessary adjustments for success.
  • Supported and assessed students abusing substances, and/or struggling with environmental stressors, identifying healthier alternatives and support services.
  • Taught substance abuse classes to help students understand the dangers and consequences of drug and alcohol use.
  • Contact supervisor if substance dependence was suspected.

Internship, After School Program

Benton Social Services
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Collaborated with program leader creating activities and discussion topics to engage middle school children and provide them with opportunities for positive activity outcomes.
  • Model and encourage appropriate social interaction
  • Helped create and cultivate learning-focused and welcoming atmosphere for students of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Provided supervision to small groups of adolescents
  • Worked closely with leader to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students.
  • Monitored groups for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.

Education

Master of Social Work, Minor of Psychology - Clinical

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL

Skills

  • Program Development, Alignment and Maintenance
  • Individual and Group Therapy
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Creative and Resourceful Collaboration
  • Mediation
  • Clinical Assessments
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
  • Community Outreach
  • Behavior Treatment Plans
  • Public Speaking

Certification

  • Wellness Coaching
  • Mediation Skills
  • Registered Yoga Instructor
  • Wraparound Facilitator Training
  • Mood and Disruptive Behavior Disorders
  • Autism
  • Parent Empowerment
  • Principles and Techniques of Fundraising



Timeline

Mental Health Counselor

STARS Nashville
10.2024 - Current

Internship, After School Program

Benton Social Services
01.2020 - 12.2021

Director of Development

Home With Hope
05.2017 - 05.2019

Assessment, Stabilization, and Support Services

Southern Illinois Regional Social Services
06.2003 - 06.2004

Internship, Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Southern Illinois University Wellness Center
01.2002 - 06.2003

Master of Social Work, Minor of Psychology - Clinical

Southern Illinois University

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