Jessica Thibeault

Worked fee-for-service until full-time in June 2025

• Assessed, diagnosed, and treated mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine client needs and develop tailored treatment plans.
• Provided high quality, compassionate and ethical outpatient mental health therapy to clients as scheduled, in a therapeutic welcoming environment.
• Possessed a high degree of success in helping clients in resolving specific issues such as overcoming anxiety or depression.
• Maintained accurate records, and maintained HIPAA safe environments and communication.
• Executed collaborative care when needed, such as collaborating with schools, psychiatrists, and other providers (in a HIPPA-safe manner).

• Supervised a school based, youth substance use disorder prevention program.
• Provided direct supervision and clinical consultation to the case managers.
• When indicated on by the individual service plan (ISP), offered individual counseling to students.
• Provided overall coordination of the program's implementation; functioning as a liaison between the program, and the school. Conducting weekly meetings with the school administration to address barriers and support program staff.
• Participated in regular BSAS/OYYAS grant meetings, and site visits.
• Collaborated and offered consultation with participating schools, social service agencies, families, and community resources.
• Collected and Reported Data required for the Bureau of Substance Use Addiction Services (BSAS) Office of Youth and Young Adult Services on a monthly basis.
• Performed intake interviews, needs assessments, and individual service planning. Provided advocacy for students and families, and coordinated with schools for students social, educational, and other needs to be met.

• Implemented the early intervention model for substance use prevention programming. Provided intensive case management, meeting with parents/caregivers, school staff, and the youth in the program to progress students towards their goals and modify individual service plans as needed.
• Promoted in February 2024
• Developed and implemented individualized service strategies to address unique client needs effectively.
• Facilitated access to community resources and support services, enhancing clients' quality of life.

• Provided trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy to children, adolescents, and caregivers. Assisting clients with their treatment goals and challenges. Responsible for providing a therapeutic environment for clients. Collaborating with schools, DCF, law enforcement, and providers.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and enhance service delivery for children and families.
• Implemented evidence-based interventions, ensuring adherence to best practices in clinical care.

• Implemented treatment goals designed to address the youth's mental health, behavioral, and emotional needs using interventions provided by In-home therapy Clinicians and parents. Assisted In-Home Therapy Clinician in tele-health, community outreach, and parenting session. Providing support during crisis interventions, service plans, and education meetings.

• Provided brief treatment to adult clients experiencing acute psychiatric crisis; which included (but not limited to) both individual and group counseling, case coordination, care plans, treatment referrals, and discharge planning.
• Facilitated crisis intervention sessions to support individuals experiencing acute mental health challenges.
• Evaluated client progress through regular assessments, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols and safety guidelines.

• Provided community re-entry skills and activities to residents with traumatic brain injuries; instilling life skills for residents to be implemented once they leave the facility to begin independent living. Planned and executed therapeutic activities for residents such as, support groups and community outings.

• Implemented therapeutic objectives of the treatment plan designed to address the youth's mental health, behavioral and emotional needs using interventions including but not limited to: phone support, community outreach, social skill building through play, attending service plan and education meetings as needed, and crisis intervention.
• Provided support to families in crisis, fostering resilience and stability.
• Monitored client progress, adjusting interventions to enhance outcomes.
• Connected families with community resources such as housing assistance, financial aid programs, and educational opportunities.