Jessica Phillips-Smith
Three Rivers,MI
Summary
Clinical Social Worker with expertise in behavioral health assessment, psychotherapy, and care coordination. Proven ability to manage complex caseloads, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive care to improve client outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Kalamazoo Resa
Kalamazoo, MI
09.2023 - Current
- Provide individual and group counseling to support students' emotional, behavioral, and social development.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify students needs and barriers to academic success.
- Implement evidenced-based interventions for socio-emotional and behavioral health.
- Respond to crisis, including suicide risk, abuse/neglect concern, and family emergencies. Create Safety plans.
- Coordinate resources and referrals with community agencies, mental health providers, and social service organizations.
- Case Management and Progress monitoring.
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Therapist
YWCA of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Internship for Graduate Program
- Provide counseling and therapy services to sexual assault and intimate partner violence survivors.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Developed tailored treatment plans based on client assessments and therapeutic goals.
- Safety Plan
Director of Housing Services
DASAS
Three Rivers, MI
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Coordinated schedules and assignments for staff, maximizing team efficiency and effectiveness.
- Organized individual referrals to obtain community service, including advocating for needs and resolving roadblocks.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies, and organizations to meet client needs.
- Supervised daily operations and handled operational needs to maintain domestic violence shelter functionality.
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Universal Studies
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI06-2020
Skills
- Case management
- Treatment Planning
- Clinical assessments
- Trauma-informed care
- Psychoeducation
- Individual and group therapy
- IEP development
- Assessment and evaluation
- Clinical documentation
- Home visitation
Timeline
School Social Worker
Kalamazoo Resa
09.2023 - Current
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Therapist
YWCA of Kalamazoo
11.2021 - 11.2022
Director of Housing Services
DASAS
01.2019 - 06.2021
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Spring Arbor University
Bachelor of Science - Universal Studies
Western Michigan University