Jesse Blake
Mt Pleasant,OH
Summary
Licensed Independent Social Worker with proven expertise in supporting clients through wide-ranging issues and situations. Highly trained in CBT, EMDR, and NMT therapeutic modalities and evidence-based practices. Deliver strengths based and motivational treatment devoted to helping each individuals and families work through trauma, anxiety and other mental health challenges.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Clinical Therapist
The Village Network
Saint Clairsville, OH
09/01/20 - Current
- Utilized evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat various psychological disorders.
- Evaluated clients' interests, abilities and needs alongside clinical presentations to develop targeted treatment plans.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for clients.
- Talked with family members during period when patients could not self-advocate.
- Developed client-centered treatment plans with specific goals and objectives and provided therapeutic counseling in accordance with such plans.
- Collected information necessary for psychological diagnosis by interviewing, observing and surveying patients.
- Established rapport quickly with new clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding.
- Offered individual counseling to individuals and family members to help work through depression, anxiety and substance abuse.
- Regularly reviewed case files prior to each session in order to better understand client history.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up-to-date on current trends in the field.
- Attended regular team meetings with colleagues to discuss cases, develop strategies, and review best practices.
- Created an environment that fostered trust and respect between therapist and client through the use of active listening techniques.
- Conducted psychotherapy sessions with individuals, couples and families to address a variety of mental health issues.
- Responded effectively in crisis situations to deliver skilled support and stabilize situations.
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
- Collaborated with treatment team to advocate for patients' needs and help shape effective treatment plans.
- Assessed client's progress towards their established goals through frequent evaluations.
- Trained newly hired therapist and college students completing internship on clinic standards and procedures.
- Compiled detailed picture of past trauma and medical histories through well-orchestrated interviews.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Administrative Assistant
The Village Network
Saint Clairsville, OH
07.2015 - 09.2020
- Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
- Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
- Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
- Provided secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships.
- Maintained accurate department and customer records.
- Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Prepared and prioritized calendars and correspondence.
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
Internship
The Village Network
Saint Clairsville, OH
09.2017 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for clients.
- Collected information necessary for psychological diagnosis by interviewing, observing and surveying patients.
- Established rapport quickly with new clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up-to-date on current trends in the field.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups focused on teaching skills related to mental health wellness.
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
- Collaborated with treatment team to advocate for patients' needs and help shape effective treatment plans.
- Assessed client's progress towards their established goals through frequent evaluations.
- Actively sought out feedback from supervisors regarding clinical performance and areas for improvement.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Unit Manager
Fox Run Hospital
Saint Clairsville, OH
07.2010 - 07.2015
- Assisted psychiatrists in working with patients to rehabilitate for community reintegration.
- Provided psychiatric or personal care to emotionally disturbed or cognitively impaired patients.
- Provided emotional support to clients and patients dealing with difficult situations.
- Completed patient reports daily and submitted to management for evaluation.
- Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
- Documented patient behavior, interventions completed and patient response to interventions.
- Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
- Mentored new Behavioral Health Technicians on best practices when interacting with clients and patients.
- Cultivated relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.
- Responded promptly to any emergency situations that may arise within the facility.
- Instructed new employees on protocols to use when interacting with psychiatric patients.
- Provided crisis intervention services to patients in need.
- Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
- Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
- Enforced rules and regulations pertaining to client and patient care while maintaining a safe environment.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland05-2020
Bachelor of Specialized Studies - Social Services
Ohio University
Athens, OH05-2005
Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Behavior Modification
- Family Therapy
- Suicide Prevention
- Child Development Knowledge
- EMDR
- NeuroSequential Model of Therapeutics
Accomplishments
consistently complete documentation within the required timeframe
recognized by administration for creative and individualized treatment interventions and activities
consistently receive high scores on care giver surveys
selected by administration to provide mentoring and training to new hires and interns
Certification
- EMDRPC-II
- NMT
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Internship
The Village Network
09.2017 - 05.2020
Administrative Assistant
The Village Network
07.2015 - 09.2020
Unit Manager
Fox Run Hospital
07.2010 - 07.2015
Licensed Clinical Therapist
The Village Network
09/01/20 - Current
Master of Science - Social Work
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Specialized Studies - Social Services
Ohio University
- EMDRPC-II
- NMT
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