Jessica Grandjean
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Adaptable Mental Health Counselor with a robust background in providing mental health support and counseling services. Successfully facilitated therapeutic sessions, supporting clients in managing emotional and psychological challenges. Demonstrated skills in active listening and empathy, fostering supportive environment for client growth and healing.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Center For Child And Family Services
01.2024 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with clients through active listening and empathetic communication, fostering trust during the therapeutic process.
- Conducted intake assessments and diagnostic evaluations to guide appropriate treatment interventions for new clients.
- Documented client progress thoroughly, maintaining accurate records and ensuring confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Supported clients in identifying personal strengths and resources, enhancing resilience in times of psychological distress.
- Contributed to a supportive therapeutic environment for diverse clients, addressing their unique mental health needs.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Improved client outcomes by implementing evidence-based counseling techniques in individual and group therapy sessions.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients, strengthening support networks around their mental health journey.
- Utilized culturally-sensitive interventions for diverse populations, tailoring treatment plans to each client''s unique background.
- Enhanced clinical knowledge through regular supervision meetings, honing counseling skills and discussing case management strategies.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for shared learning and growth.
Small Business Manager
QA Lawn Care
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Established and scaled privately owned lawn care business; cultivated 15 client account-base
- Formulated business launch and created marketing campaign to increase footprint; conducted cold calling and advertised through existing client network
- Managed budgetary requirements; calculated payroll, tracked expenditures, and secure customer payments
- Identified client requirements and collaborated with onsite team to ensure service delivery excellence
In-Home Child Care Provider
Private Contractor
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Oversaw health and well being of five children while nurturing physical, emotional, and social development
- Planned and prepared meals to meet individual dietary requirements
- Maintained safety and cleanliness while facilitating learning through play, age-appropriate activities, and outings
- Developed and implemented schedule; time managed pick up and drop offs
- Recognized changes in behavior; coached children to build self-coping skills
- Established and maintained supportive and collaborative stance with parents; communicated daily updates to address child and/or parent concerns
Command and Control Center Specialist
United States Navy
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Maintained communication between task forces, units, and components; operated, monitored, and analyzed detection, communications, and weapons systems essential for controlling ground, air, and naval operations
- Coordinated and assembled daily schedules
- Received and disseminated 100+ secure message to the fleet
- Maintained open lines of communication with higher ranking officials on board ship
- Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal Recipient, 2009; recognized for performing demanding duties in an exemplary and professional manner, displaying exceptional administrative management, and maximizing accountability of command status of operational readiness and training systems
- Trained and mentored five junior sailors; modelled core aptitudes while instilling intangible skills, including critical thinking and sound judgement
Education
MS.ed - Mental Health Counseling
Old Dominion University
01.2024
B.A. - Sociology, Psychology
Old Dominion University
01.2022
A.D. - Social Sciences
Tidewater Community College
01.2020
Skills
- Evidence Based Coaching
- Treatment Plan Implementation
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- De-Escalation and Self-Coping
- Multicultural Competence
- Child and Adolescent Counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Anger Management
- Mental Health Assessment
- Building rapport
- Suicide assessment
- Trauma-informed care
Affiliations
- Tau Sigma Honor Society
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- The Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement
Community Service
- Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, Mayport, FL, 05/01/21
- Den Leader, Boy Scout Troop, Mayport, FL, 05/01/18, 05/01/19
Areasofknowledge
- Evidence Based Coaching
- Behavior Modification
- Treatment Plan Implementation
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- De-Escalation and Self-Coping
- Client Education
- Regulatory Compliance
- Documentation Benchmarks
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Center For Child And Family Services
01.2024 - Current
Small Business Manager
QA Lawn Care
01.2016 - 01.2018
In-Home Child Care Provider
Private Contractor
01.2016 - 01.2018
Command and Control Center Specialist
United States Navy
01.2006 - 01.2012
B.A. - Sociology, Psychology
Old Dominion University
A.D. - Social Sciences
Tidewater Community College
MS.ed - Mental Health Counseling
Old Dominion University
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