Jessica Parsons
Parkersburg,WV
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Westbrook Health Services Inc.
Parkersburg, West Virginia
07.2026 - Current
- Assisted with de-escalation during crisis situations and emotional distress.
- Gave direct support with meals, hygiene, and daily living tasks.
- Followed treatment plans and behavioral guidelines for each assigned client.
- Monitored patient safety in all areas of the facility.
- Provided emotional support to clients and patients dealing with difficult situations.
- Established and maintained professional working relationships with clients, staff and public.
- Enforced rules and regulations pertaining to client and patient care while maintaining a safe environment.
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
Behavioral Health Technician
St. Joseph's Recovery Center
Parkersburg, West Virginia
04.2026 - 07.2026
- Monitored client behavior and reported changes to clinical staff.
- Documented observations and incident notes in patient records.
- Assisted with de-escalation during crisis situations and emotional distress.
- Encouraged client participation in group therapy and treatment activities.
- Gave direct support with meals, hygiene, and daily living tasks.
- Documented behavioral incidents to keep accurate records.
- Monitored patient safety in all areas of the facility.
- Assessed patient behavior, reactions and responses to treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and treatments received.
Peer Support Specialist/ House Manager
Full Circle Recovery Center
Marietta Oh, OH
10.2024 - 03.2026
- Supported recovery goals for clients at Full Circle Recovery Center.
- Facilitated peer support groups and recovery discussions.
- Modeled healthy coping skills and wellness routines.
- Documented client contacts and support notes.
- Coordinated referrals to treatment and community resources.
- Provided crisis support and de-escalation during difficult situations.
- Encouraged engagement in recovery activities and care plans.
- Assisted clients with developing healthy coping skills to manage stressors.
- Actively listened and responded empathetically when interacting with clients.
- Educated clients on available community resources that could enhance their quality of life.
- Shared details regarding recovery and wellness principles focused on helping others struggling to stay focused on personal recovery journeys.
- Led support groups and facilitated one-on-one meetings with struggling individuals.
- Managed daily household operations for private residence
- Offered positive reinforcement and taught life skills regarding chores and cooking techniques.
- Organized and maintained household inventory records, including supplies and equipment.
- Developed systems for efficient management of daily operations in the house.
- Oversaw the intake and discharge processes, which included filling out paperwork, for individuals.
- Ensured compliance with local health and safety regulations at the residence.
- Implemented policies to ensure proper use of resources in a cost-effective manner.
- Delivered warm companionship with conversation, emotional reassurance and coordination of mentally stimulating activities.
- Kept patient health and personal information private and confidential.
- Accompanied clients to appointments and arranged transportation.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
Glen Dale, WV06-2000
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral documentation
- Resource coordination
- Client intake
- Group facilitation
- Care coordination
- Medication assistance
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Clear communication
- Professional boundaries
- Cultural awareness
- Leadership skills
- Recovery assistance and support
- Mental health services
- Mental health advocacy
- Substance abuse awareness
- Recovery planning
- Appointment scheduling
- Behavioral health
- Providing direction
- Boundary setting
- Recovery guidance
- Stress reduction techniques
- Communication
- Problem-solving skills
- Rapport building
- Peer support ethics
- Service navigation
- Relapse prevention
- Social activity planning
- Motivational interviewing
Certification
- Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Westbrook Health Services Inc.
07.2026 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
St. Joseph's Recovery Center
04.2026 - 07.2026
Peer Support Specialist/ House Manager
Full Circle Recovery Center
10.2024 - 03.2026
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School