Jessica Frear
Universal Cheerleading Association
Pittsburgh,PA
8
years of professional experience
I am passionate about providing clinical support to individuals experiencing mental health crises, particularly those within vulnerable populations who face complex barriers to accessing care. I value the opportunity to conduct clinical assessments, identify individual needs, develop appropriate interventions, and provide crisis-focused support. I am especially interested in building therapeutic relationships and working directly with individuals to help stabilize them, understand their needs, and connect them with appropriate resources and ongoing care.
Work History
Crisis Clinician 2 (Lead Clinician)
1 Year 2 Months- Conduct and complete crisis and suicide risk assessments, manage a therapeutic milieu, and document consumer interactions and interventions.
- Provide crisis support, assist with 302 petitions, and collaborate with clinical staff to ensure consumer safety and appropriate care
Internship
6 Months- Actively engaged in case management, outreach and support, team collaboration, crisis intervention, and community engagement.
- Working with interprofessional team specifically designed to treat patients with severe and persistent mental illness.
UCA Cheerleader/Instructor
7 Years 5 Months- Head Instructor - oversee daily function, assist instructors at camps
- Fundraising for St. Jude's Hospital
- Lead Instructor - University of Texas, Alabama, James Madison University, and University of Scranton
Internship
5 MonthsReseach
4 MonthsContributed Research - "Sharing Stories From 1977 Biography Project"
Volunteer
4 MonthsResearch Volunteer
1 Year 4 MonthsResearch for History Panel - VOLUNTEER
1 YearPeer Mentor
9 MonthsResearch Intern
3 Years 4 MonthsEducation
Masters of Social Work
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude
- Certificate in Clinical Mental Health
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, US History, Gender & Women's Studies
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
- Alpha Kappa Delta, Sociology Honor Society
- Senior Thesis at American Sociological Association Conference, Grand Rapids MI
- SPSS Certified, Microsoft Excel Certified
- PRISMND Club/Notre Dame University, History Club, Secretary Sociology and Criminology Club, History Club
License & Certifications
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) — State of Pennsylvania
Timeline
Crisis Clinician 2 (Lead Clinician)
UPMC Resolve Crisis Center
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Internship
Pittsburgh Mercy
10.2023 - 04.2024Read More
Reseach
University Of Houston
01.2023 - 05.2023Read More
Volunteer
Food Bank Of Northern Indiana
01.2023 - 05.2023Read More
Internship
AIDS Ministries
12.2022 - 05.2023Read More
Research Volunteer
LGBTQ Center Of South Bend
08.2022 - 12.2023Read More
Peer Mentor
Saint Mary's College
08.2022 - 05.2023Read More
Research for History Panel - VOLUNTEER
The History Museum Of South Bend
01.2021 - 01.2022Read More
UCA Cheerleader/Instructor
Universal Cheerleading Association
03.2019 - CurrentRead More
Research Intern
Gautier Steel
08.2018 - 12.2021Read More
University of Pittsburgh
Masters of Social Work
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Saint Mary's College
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology, US History, Gender & Women's Studies
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