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Jessica Best

Saltillo,MS.

Summary

Caring professional prepared to deliver case management and client advocacy. Dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs. Wide-ranging knowledge of applicable services and professionals appropriate for clients. Attentive social service specialist with background providing professional observation, assessment and individualized services. Seasoned at teaching skills to boost quality of life and promote positive interactions. Focused on delivering and propelling seamless care through consultation with caregivers. Energetic Volunteer offering outstanding telephone etiquette, social media and interpersonal skills. Well-trained individual with past experience working with children and elderly people. Punctual and dedicated to service. Poised Mental Health Therapist with experience in service coordination and support. Expert at conducting assessments, developing individualized care plans, and coordinating referrals. Upbeat and encouraging with attention on modeling and coaching appropriate behavior and practices. Poised Family Intervention Specialist with experience in service coordination and support. Expert at conducting assessments, developing individualized care plans, and coordinating referrals. Upbeat and encouraging with attention on modeling and coaching appropriate behavior and practices. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer

Lee County Child Protection Services
02.2018
  • May 2018’
  • Interned from May 2018’- August 2018’
  • Volunteered at Golden Living Center Tupelo, MS.

01.2016
  • Campus Activities Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Senior Project and Advocacy, Stop The Hurt Conference, Domestic Violence 5k run, Autism Awareness and Advocacy, and Social Work Advocacy Day at The Mississippi State Capitol Building.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions

Family Intervention Specialist/ Mental Health Therapist

Villages Inc
02.2022 - Current
  • Functions: Risk Assessments, Crisis Response, Child and Adolescent Trauma Screenings, Conducting Individual and Family Therapy sessions, assess for suicide and homicide ideations and risk, conduct biopsychosocial assessments, other assessments required by the department of mental health.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records
  • Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans
  • Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs
  • Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services
  • Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict
  • Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being
  • Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success
  • Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches

Millcreek of Pontotoc
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Psychiatric Hospital and Day Treatment School.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships

Protection Specialist II

Child Protection Services
03.2019 - 05.2021
  • Job Functions: Case Management, Investigative frontline work, home visits, prepare court reports, foster care casework, assess children at risk of being harmed, abused, and/or neglected; collaborate with Law Enforcement, medical personnel, court personnel and mental health professionals.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic

Education

Master of Social Work - Social Work

University of New England
Biddeford, ME
12.2021

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of Mississippi
University, MS
05.2018

Associate of Arts -

Itawamba Community College
05.2016

Skills

  • Individual Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Case Management
  • Risk Assessment
  • Biopsychosocial Assessment
  • Resource Coordination
  • Child Protection Services
  • Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation Investigation work
  • Collaboration with community agencies
  • Mental health evaluations
  • Mental health assessments
  • Behavioral intervention specialist
  • Mental health awareness
  • Mental Health Treatment
  • Family Protection Specialist II

Certification

CMHT- Mississippi Department of Mental Health

Timeline

Family Intervention Specialist/ Mental Health Therapist

Villages Inc
02.2022 - Current

Millcreek of Pontotoc
08.2021 - 12.2021

Protection Specialist II

Child Protection Services
03.2019 - 05.2021

Volunteer

Lee County Child Protection Services
02.2018

01.2016

Master of Social Work - Social Work

University of New England

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of Mississippi

Associate of Arts -

Itawamba Community College

CMHT- Mississippi Department of Mental Health

Jessica Best