Jesse Everson

- Provided one-on-one and group therapy sessions to clients with various disorders, with a focus on Substance Use Disorders

- Maintained constant knowledge of Substance Use Disorders and various co-occurring disorders through education, research and trainings to provide most effective patient care.

- Facilitated group sessions with client and encouraged participants to share stories in safe, confidential environment.

- Worked with Medical Doctor and Nurse Practitioner to review patient progress and update treatment plans.

- Counseled up to 13 patients weekly with issues such as mood disorders, PTSD and anxiety.

- Completed appropriate assessments (Beck Depression/Anxiety, Columbia Suicide Scale, PHQ-9, etc) to determine best courses of actions.

- Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.

BA Level Mental Health Case Manager: Working towards MSW state licensure for LMSW.

- Familiar with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solutions-Focused Therapy, Validation, Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Therapy, Integrative (Holistic) Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Anger Management, Collaborative Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Positive Psychotherapy, Schema Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy.

- Entering SOAP notes, progress notes, and diagnoses into the electronic Health Records (EHR) program.

- Providing clients with referrals and social resources

• Enhanced client satisfaction through consistent communication and regular updates on case progress.
• Advocated for clients'' best interests during meetings with healthcare providers, ensuring clients received necessary care and interventions.
• Facilitated communication between all parties involved in the case, ensuring a clear understanding of responsibilities and expectations.
• Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies, and organizations to meet treatment needs.

- Participating in workplace activities, workshops, and continuing education.

- Filing all patient and lab documents in a secure and organized manner.

- HIPAA Certified

- · Based on the patient's needs, develop a continuing plan that promotes their long-term health and relapse prevention.

· Responsible for setting discharge appointments, including group or individual therapy, psychologist, or psychiatrist.

· Make arrangements for community resources to facilitate discharge.

· Provide all needed documentation to other providers to facilitate the continuum of care.

· Ensure all documentation regarding patient discharge planning is clear, concise, and timely.

· Act as liaison between referral sources, patients, and counselors.

• Promoted a collaborative environment among colleagues by sharing best practices for efficient coordination across departments involved in the discharge process.
• Improved patient discharge process by coordinating with medical teams and ensuring timely communication between departments.
• Coordinated transportation services for patients, ensuring seamless transfers from the hospital to their next destination or in-home care provider.
• Established strong relationships with community-based organizations to provide additional resources and support for discharged patients in need of continued assistance at home or other facilities outside hospitals.

· Assisting veterans and non-veterans with casework and overcoming employment barriers.

· Providing resources and assistance with local agencies providing temporary as well as permanent housing for homeless individuals.

· Providing professional as well as personal guidance and support as a caseworker for individuals seeking to increase their quality of life by using state-provided agencies to do so.

· Outreach in the local community to help reduce the homeless population as well as increase the community's awareness of needed support to assist with minimizing issues within the community.

· Received recognition for successfully securing employment for 122 Veterans resulting from individualized casework as well as teaching resume writing, interviewing skills, and primary job searching techniques.

• Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing them for resolution.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
• Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.