Jessica MacKinnon, Ph.D
Port Ludlow,WA
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of work experience in the mental health field and has worked in management for 5 years. Extensively trained in the diagnosis and treatment of trauma, psychotic and mood disorders.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Director
Discovery Behavioral Healthcare
Port Townsend, WA
01.2018 - Current
- Provide direct supervision to assigned outpatient service providers.
- Assure effective and efficient function of service programs through on-going monitoring, management and documentation.
- In conjunction with Executive Director, assure appropriate clinical supervision to care-providing personnel is routinely provided.
- Assure all elements of the Quality Management Plan are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assure implementation of the Electronic Medical Records process.
- Assure effective and efficient resource utilization through on-going monitoring, management and documentation.
- Assist Executive Director in the development, implementation, and management of effective and cost efficient organizational, programmatic and administrative functions.
- Assist Executive Director in budgetary planning.
- Routinely provide Executive Director with timely and accurate program and other reports.
- Represent the agency at State, Regional, Community or other meetings as necessary.
- Assure on-going maintenance of positive community and agency inter-relationships and interactions.
HIPAA Privacy and Security Officer
Discovery Behavioral Healthcare
Port Townsend, WA
02.2017 - Current
- Ensures HIPAA Privacy regulations are being upheld.
- Investigates potential HIPAA violations, notifies appropriate governing agencies and provides training concerning breaches.
Clinical Services Manager
Discovery Behavioral Healthcare
Port Townsend, WA
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Supervised and training of assigned clinical programs (Intake, WISe and School Based Health Clinic) and clinicians' productivity.
- Job performance and enforcement of all policies and procedures.
- Acted as a resource person and role model for clinical staff.
- Completed performance evaluations and personnel issues with the clinical staff.
- Provided direct client care and developed comprehensive treatment plans and all required documentation in accordance with the Salish Behavioral Health Organization and in accordance with private insurance requirements.
- Facilitated case consultation and treatment planning.
- Managed Clinical Team weekly supervision meetings and individual supervision of supervisees.
- Worked closely with the medical team to maintain coordinated care between Clinical and Medical services.
- Worked closely with the Administrative Manager to ensure operational functions are supporting clinical needs.
- Mediated issues that arise among clients and staff and promptly notified Clinical Director of issues.
- Ensured therapeutic groups are implemented.
- Provided linkages with appropriate community resources by maintaining knowledge of other systems, making referrals and identifying unmet needs.
- Ensured development and implementation and monitoring of compliance with clinical philosophy, standards and procedures, assisted in the development of corrective actions to address deviations and notify the Clinical Director when these occur.
- Managed all facets of assigned program tasks and projects.
- Identified opportunities for improvement within the clinic and worked with leadership team to address.
- Worked closely with and promoted clinical collaborate with community based programs.
- Worked closely with Clinical Director and Crisis Manager to implement processes related to initiatives and imperatives.
- Oversaw administrative functions as well as facilities to ensure efficient and consistent operations as the organization changes.
- Worked collaboratively with team leaders to ensure delivery of evidence-based care, completion of timely documentation and billing for policies and procedures adherence for staff.
- Maintained confidentiality of all materials handled within DBH as well as proper release of information in alignment with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 Provisions.
- Participated on Quality Management Committee and sub-committees.
Therapist
Jefferson Mental Health/Discovery Behavioral Healthcare
Port Townsend, WA
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Tracked progress according to goals for all interventions.
- Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
- Completed full intake assessments to determine diagnosis under Medicaid access to care standards.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Maintained a caseload of more than 20 children in public schools.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
- Connected clients with community service and resource agencies.
- Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
- Maintained a caseload of more than 80 teens and adults with Medicaid level of care diagnosis.
- Served on Quality Management Committee.
Lead Treatment Coordinator
Alvarado Parkway Institute, Outpatient Services
El Cajon, California
3 2014 - 02.2016
- Monitors client census by recording admissions, discharges and monitoring daily billing.
- Conducts therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
- Develops and implements treatment plans and modifies when needed.
- Directs strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Displays sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients served.
- Consults with and trains highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
- Manages a caseload of 15 patients with Axis I and Axis II disorders and co-occurring substance dependence issues.
- Strategizes with clinical team to improve patient outcomes.
- Helps run outpatient day treatment program serving adult and geriatric patients with severe pathology.
- Helps manage a staff of 20 including treatment coordinators, psychology interns, psychiatric nurses and mental health workers.
- Initiates both voluntary and involuntary hospitalization for patients in crisis and manages staff in their roles concerning this process.
Treatment Coordinator
Alvarado Parkway Institute, Outpatient Services
El Cajon, California
06.2008 - 04.2014
- Maintained a caseload of more than 30 chronically mentally ill adults (primarily Medicare and Medi-cal patients).
- Led treatment groups and therapeutic activities to teach functional living skills, emotion regulation techniques, cognitive skills, symptom management and relapse prevention.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients’ level of functioning.
- Presented case history material to review and discuss with other staff members.
- Conducted weekly individual sessions.
- Developed and implemented monthly treatment plans and modified goals regularly to meet the needs of patients.
- Directed individualized intakes and assessments.
- Connected clients with community service and resource agencies.
- Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and their families.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
Treatment Coordinator
Alvarado Parkway Institute, Addictive Diseases Outpatient Program
El Cajon, California
02.2012 - 04.2012
- Maintained a caseload of more than 15 mentally ill and substance abusing adults in their initial stages of recovery to help them build coping skills and relapse prevention techniques.
- Provided weekly individual therapy sessions.
- Conducted family therapy sessions to help patients build an adequate support system, to provide education about dual diagnosis and to begin to address issues within the family.
- Completed treatment plans, psychosocial assessments, chemical dependency assessments and discharge plans with managed care patients.
- Assisted patients with case management needs.
Researcher
Trauma Research Institute
San Diego, California
01.2005 - 05.2010
- Generated ideas for trauma research that became successful research studies.
- Diagnosed potential problems with research and brainstormed ways to successfully solve identified problems.
- Conducted trauma research about child abuse reporting by initiating hypotheses, conducting a literature review, creating reliable and valid measures, collecting data, analyzing data and generating results.
Psychology Intern
CABS Family Center
San Diego, California
09.2007 - 09.2008
- Completed court ordered custody evaluations.
- Performed psychological testing batteries for each family member that assessed personality, parenting behaviors, abusive behaviors, substance use issues and relationship problems between parents and children.
- Conducted clinical observations of children with their parents.
- Reviewed documents submitted to the court by attorneys.
- Completed custody evaluation reports for the court that helped the legal system make educated decisions about the most stable living environment for children.
- Mediated conflicts between parents in an attempt to resolve custody issues prior to performing custody evaluations.
Visitation Supervisor
CABS Family Center
San Diego, California
10.2007 - 02.2008
- Acted as supervisor for court ordered, parental visitations.
- Monitored parental conflict during drop off/pick up.
- Identified unsafe parental behavior in real time and provided appropriate direction.
- Recorded progress notes for each case and relayed information about concerning behavior and interventions provided to family court.
Psychology Intern
Alvarado Parkway Institute
San Diego, California
08.2005 - 08.2006
- Facilitated group therapy with inpatients to help them learn the skills necessary to deal with crisis and prepare for discharge.
- Provided individual therapy sessions to provide additional support to patients who were in crisis or whose treatment goals included areas not appropriate for group therapy.
- Provided psychological testing to help psychiatrists clarify diagnosis and cognitive ability to better able to serve patients.
- Facilitated process and psychoeducational groups in a day treatment program for the chronically mentally ill to help them learn adequate coping skills and to prevent future hospitalization.
- Facilitated process and psychoeducational groups for an addictive diseases outpatient program to help patients learn relapse prevention skills and ways to better cope with mental illness.
- Scored and interpreted the MMPI-2 for an adoption service contracted with the hospital.
Practicum Student
Interfaith Community Services
Escondido, California
08.2004 - 08.2005
- Conducted long term outpatient therapy with adults, adolescents and children to help them cope with emotional problems, mental illness and current stressors.
- Co-facilitated a children’s group for at risk, homeless children.
- Co-facilitated a process group to provide support and life skills to women who had been homeless.
- Performed intakes to properly assign therapists based on a client’s immediate needs.
- Performed psychosocial assessments for applicants to the Family Housing Program to determine their likelihood of success, as well as to assess their immediate need for support.
- Conducted counseling screenings to assess therapy needs, potential DSM diagnosis, risk of immediate crisis and to properly place clients with a therapist.
Psych Tech II
Spring Harbor Hospital
South Portland, Maine
05.2001 - 07.2003
- Supervised 15 adult and adolescent patients in daily activities.
- Facilitated groups on topics that included anger management, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, diagnosis education, recreational groups and led community meetings.
- Provided milieu management and crisis intervention.
- Recorded patient information on special flow sheets, performed 15 minute checks, completed progress notes and reviewed treatment plans.
Secretary
Law Offices of Shapiro and Morley
Portland, Maine
05.1998 - 09.1998
- Opened files, typed reports and answered phones for a major real estate attorney's office.
Education
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology, Forensic Emphasis
Alliant International University
2010
Master of Arts - Psychology
Alliant International University
2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Southern Maine
2002
Skills
- Group psychotherapy expert
- Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) expertise
- Culturally sensitive
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Trained in indicators of child abuse and dependent adult abuse
- Adept at DSM diagnosis
- Team leadership
Certification
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, 4/12/22-Current
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist - PY 60600263, 12/22/15-Present (Washington)
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist - Psy 26775, 11/3/14-Present (California)
Timeline
Clinical Director
Discovery Behavioral Healthcare
01.2018 - Current
HIPAA Privacy and Security Officer
Discovery Behavioral Healthcare
02.2017 - Current
Clinical Services Manager
Discovery Behavioral Healthcare
02.2017 - 01.2018
Therapist
Jefferson Mental Health/Discovery Behavioral Healthcare
02.2016 - 02.2017
Treatment Coordinator
Alvarado Parkway Institute, Addictive Diseases Outpatient Program
02.2012 - 04.2012
Treatment Coordinator
Alvarado Parkway Institute, Outpatient Services
06.2008 - 04.2014
Visitation Supervisor
CABS Family Center
10.2007 - 02.2008
Psychology Intern
CABS Family Center
09.2007 - 09.2008
Psychology Intern
Alvarado Parkway Institute
08.2005 - 08.2006
Researcher
Trauma Research Institute
01.2005 - 05.2010
Practicum Student
Interfaith Community Services
08.2004 - 08.2005
Psych Tech II
Spring Harbor Hospital
05.2001 - 07.2003
Secretary
Law Offices of Shapiro and Morley
05.1998 - 09.1998
Lead Treatment Coordinator
Alvarado Parkway Institute, Outpatient Services
3 2014 - 02.2016
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology, Forensic Emphasis
Alliant International University
Master of Arts - Psychology
Alliant International University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Southern Maine