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JESSICA ANN STUART-OURSO

Coxsackie

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in the social work field and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LMSW

Coxsackie Maximum Secure State Prison
07.2024 - 05.2025
  • Provide MH services to inmates
  • Respond to crisis situations to assess inmates MH Status and try to diffuse situation, or if so indicated have inmate go to the medical unit for 24hrs. of observation for suicide precautions.
  • Provide group therapy when appropriate.
  • Document inmate treatment plans that address inmates’ specific MH needs and personal goals.
  • Teach concepts of DBT to help inmates learn about their emotional dysregulation. Also, review concepts of Distress Tolerance, Mindfulness, and Radical Acceptance.
  • Provide CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy and ACT treatment modalities, as well as teaching concepts of Emotional Intelligence, practice Self-awareness, Gratitude and Forgiveness
  • Discuss with the inmates the many different styles of communication with various populations of people, including within the confines of a prison or out in the community (i.e., passive-aggressive, verbally defensive mannerism, etc.)

LMSW Substance Abuse Clinician

Community Medical Services
02.2023 - 01.2024
  • Responsible for maintaining and managing a caseload in compliance with regulatory standards and ratios
  • Completes comprehensive behavioral health assessments and individualized treatment plans
  • Maintains and applies knowledge of new developments in the field of substance use as required by specific state licensure
  • Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of treatment through the ongoing assessment of the client and their natural supports that may result in modification to the service plan, as necessary
  • Provides individual/group/family therapy utilizing an array of Evidenced Based Practices and aimed at addressing the client's unique needs
  • Collaborates with the client and their natural supports to implement an effective service plan, explain to the client the available clinical options to the client and their natural supports, and identifies the advantages and disadvantages of the options

LMSW/Mobile Crisis Worker

Albany Co. Dept of Mental Health
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Respond to calls from prospective clients. Determine authenticity of emergency within the confines of Mobile Crisis Dept.
  • Responsible for coordination with local police departments in surrounding county to ensure patient(s) are safe from self-harm or harm to others.
  • Upon arriving at the scene of the incident, make an informed decision if the scene is safe and if the patient is safe. Attempt to engage the patient in a conversation to see if there could be underlying health or substance abuse issues exacerbating the emergency.
  • Assess the patient to see if he/she is safe to stay in the community or needs to be transported to hospital assigned with appropriate trauma level of care.
  • Assess patients' mental status and any unusual behaviors indicative of a more serious mental health illness or physical ailment.
  • Upon returning to the main office each encounter is recorded and shared with the team for future reference of repeat call(s)


LMSW/Renal Social Worker

Columbia- Greene Dialysis Centers
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provide families with education on kidney disease and the different types of dialysis available. Assess to see which type of dialysis is the best fit for the patient.
  • Discuss patients' emotional needs and enhance their coping skills through dissemination of psychoeducational materials
  • Help patients to adjust to lifestyle changes and dietary needs to maintain optimal health during dialysis treatment
  • Find community resources for transportation needs, home health services and nutrition options
  • Assist patient with their health insurance needs to ensure they keep complete coverage for their dialysis needs, while also optimizing medication coverage
  • Evaluate appropriateness, willingness, and readiness to pursue vocation rehabilitation
  • Assist patient in forming goals for their future recovery or mobility and traveling
  • Develop a Plan of Care and participate in monthly interdisciplinary team meetings while reviewing gains on Plan of Care
  • Assess mental health and input data about quality of life into the KDQOL
  • Provide counseling for those patients who are experiencing depression

LMSW/Substance Abuse Clinician

Health Alliance of the Hudson Valley
06.2018 - 04.2020
  • Provide evaluations and psychosocial assessments with patients in collaboration for the formulation of the treatment plan
  • Collaborate with patients to initiate, develop, coordinate and provide person centered goals and treatment plan to reflect their experiences.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure clients are getting the best care possible
  • Prepares and keeps records in compliance with OASES, JC Standards, and Kingston Hospital policies
  • Attend in-service trainings and keep professionally updated to latest research through attendance at educational seminars
  • Provide group, individual and family therapy as necessary
  • Perform weekly drug screenings to maintain adherence to programs rules and regulations
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor or program needs.

LMSW/Behaviorist Specialist for Other Needs Population

Inflight, Inc.
10.2017 - 06.2018
  • Behavioral specialist for adults living with developmental disabilities independently in group homes
  • Perform functional assessments and write behavioral plans
  • Interact daily and observe consumers in their homes and model appropriate behaviors while educating staff on how to handle
  • Interact daily and observe consumers in their homes and model appropriate behaviors while educating staff on how to handle inappropriate or hostile behaviors
  • Provide support and counseling to the consumers as requested and/or needed

LMSW/Substance Abuse Clinician

Samaritan Village
09.2016 - 08.2017
  • Provide case management/advocacy services to assigned caseload
  • Participates in monitoring the therapeutic environment to ensure that behavioral guidelines are followed, a therapeutic milieu is maintained, and interpersonal relationships remain positive
  • Provide group, individual, and seminars to all clients admitted to facility
  • Teach DBT skills in groups and individual sessions
  • Participates in assessments and screenings to determine client needs/preferences; formulates and implements treatment plan in collaboration with clients. Participates in course of treatment and discharge planning
  • Functions as a liaison /advocate to client's families and/or other agencies (e.g., probation/parole)
  • Provides crisis intervention management, generating referrals to outside Mental Health Services as warranted
  • June 2015 – Aug. 2016 Moved to New Orleans to help daughter with granddaughter’s care through divorce

LMSW/Clinician in Adolescent Lock Down Facility (Per Diem)

Office of Children and Family Services
06.2014 - 05.2015
  • Assess mental status of residents upon entry to facility and administer scales for trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse
  • Meet with residents and collaborate to develop a treatment plan which reflects their goals and psychosocial experience
  • Explore substance abuse history and provide psychoeducation on substance use and its effects.
  • Conduct weekly DBT groups while also incorporating DBT skills into individual therapy.
  • Contact family members monthly to update on progress of resident and collaborate with family to incorporate their goals in with the residents.

Education

MSW - Master’s of Social Work

Adelphi University
Garden City/Poughkeepsie, NY
01.2010

MA - Speech, Language, & Hearing

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
01.1998

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Psychosocial documentation
  • Problem-solving
  • Case documentation
  • Time management
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Individual and group counseling
  • Crisis intervention
  • Calm under pressure
  • Active listening
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Mood disorder treatment/ suicide assessments
  • Problem resolution

Certification

  • Licensed LMSW #085621

Timeline

LMSW

Coxsackie Maximum Secure State Prison
07.2024 - 05.2025

LMSW Substance Abuse Clinician

Community Medical Services
02.2023 - 01.2024

LMSW/Mobile Crisis Worker

Albany Co. Dept of Mental Health
03.2022 - 06.2022

LMSW/Renal Social Worker

Columbia- Greene Dialysis Centers
06.2021 - 12.2021

LMSW/Substance Abuse Clinician

Health Alliance of the Hudson Valley
06.2018 - 04.2020

LMSW/Behaviorist Specialist for Other Needs Population

Inflight, Inc.
10.2017 - 06.2018

LMSW/Substance Abuse Clinician

Samaritan Village
09.2016 - 08.2017

LMSW/Clinician in Adolescent Lock Down Facility (Per Diem)

Office of Children and Family Services
06.2014 - 05.2015

MA - Speech, Language, & Hearing

Southeastern Louisiana University

MSW - Master’s of Social Work

Adelphi University

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