Jessica Pescatore
Haddonfield,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Outpatient Therapist with 5 year career history in clinical settings. Highly skilled using components of TF-CBT, CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and processing to help clients achieve goals. Proven to develop trust and rapport with clients of all ages.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Therapist/Clinical Supervisor
Beautiful Minds
Sicklerville, NJ
04.2020 - Current
- Provided community resources and referrals to clients.
- Maintained client caseload of 50 individuals and couples per week.
- Documented client progress and maintained confidential records.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Lead and directed team of outpatient therapists and support staff by facilitating meetings consistently.
- Established and maintained effective communication/training with staff to promote high quality patient care.
Children's Residential Counselor
Oaks Integrated Care
Pinehill, NJ
01.2017 - 08.2020
- Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
- Encouraged clients to develop self-advocacy skills and to become active participants in own treatment plans.
- Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
Counseling Intern
Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health
Moorestown, NJ
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems in a group setting.
- Encouraged participants to open up and share thoughts at group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems.
Youth Counselor
YMCA
Medford, NJ
10.2015 - 07.2016
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
- Coordinated youth programs and activities to enhance life quality and self-esteem.
- Helped youth develop and achieve personal goals with close support.
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
Counseling Intern
Center for Family Services
Clementon, NJ
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Applied variety of psychological methods and techniques in screening, assessment and evaluation of clients.
- Reviewed case files to better assess client needs and proper course of treatment.
- Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ05.2016
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ05.2014
Skills
- Reevaluation Planning
- Patient Evaluation
- Patient Documentation
- Identifying Client Goals
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Supervise/communicate with the clinical team
- Trained in TF-CBT and CPP
- Providing Referrals
References
- Jenny Beasley MS, LPC, ACS Manager of Outpatient Clinical Services. Contact information: jbeasley@beautifulmindstc.com
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist/Clinical Supervisor
Beautiful Minds
04.2020 - Current
Counseling Intern
Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health
09.2018 - 05.2019
Children's Residential Counselor
Oaks Integrated Care
01.2017 - 08.2020
Counseling Intern
Center for Family Services
01.2016 - 05.2016
Youth Counselor
YMCA
10.2015 - 07.2016
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Rowan University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Stockton University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Camden County College