JESSICA LAROCQUE, LMSW
Nashville,TN
Summary
Uplifting and compassionate social worker with strong background in clinical setting, delivering impactful client support and case management. Focused on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in crisis intervention and therapeutic techniques.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Master Social Worker
Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Provide individual and group therapy to clients with diverse mental health concerns, including psychosis, depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse
- Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify client needs and develop personalized treatment plans
- Facilitate weekly group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and provide psycho-education on managing mental illness
- Support clients in crisis situations by providing immediate intervention and implementing safety plans
- Facilitate on-going assessment of patient and family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan
Licensed Master Social Worker
Ascension St.Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and treatment planning
- Evaluated needs based on psychosocial assessment and establish protective action plans towards discharge and treatment planning
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory Joint Commission and hospital standards
- Facilitated process groups to empower clients and enhance their understanding of mental health issues
Clinical Social Work Intern
Tristar Skyline Behavioral Health Hospital
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, ensuring comprehensive services for each client
- Continuously sought supervision and feedback from experienced colleagues to refine clinical skills and ensure quality care for clients
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering supportive environments for open communication and personal growth
- Maintained timely documentation of client interactions, progress notes, and treatment plans in compliance with hospital standards
Social Work Intern
The Family Center
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Facilitated psycho-education group sessions on parenting skills for clients
- Managed caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks and maintaining timely communication with clients, colleagues, and supervisors
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance quality of social services offered
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance
Employment and Education Specialist
Thresholds
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted youth and young adults with mental illnesses to obtain and maintain employment by following vocational and recovery goal plans
- Assisted clients to obtain and maintain enrollment at various educational institutions
- Built rapport and maintained relationships with clients, educators, and employers within the community
- Attended weekly meetings with the treatment team to consult with clinicians and provide progress of members
- Met billing targets and completed required documentation within assigned time frames to reach the yearly contract
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Tennessee
Nashville, TN05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology; Minor in Communications
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
Chicago, IL05.2020
Skills
- Case Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Crisis Intervention
- Community Networking
- Team Collaboration
- Process Groups
- Treatment Planning
- Assessment Skills
Timeline
Licensed Master Social Worker
Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Licensed Master Social Worker
Ascension St.Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2024
Clinical Social Work Intern
Tristar Skyline Behavioral Health Hospital
08.2022 - 09.2023
Social Work Intern
The Family Center
09.2021 - 05.2022
Employment and Education Specialist
Thresholds
10.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology; Minor in Communications
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Tennessee
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