Jessica Sheridan
Cumming,GA
Summary
Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Director
Therapeutic Impressions
08.2021 - Current
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
- Mentored staff members through professional development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Cultivated a positive organizational culture that supported employee engagement, teamwork, open communication, ethical behavior, accountability.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for clinical staff, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for growth.
Mental Health Therapist
Therpeutic Impressions
10.2016 - Current
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
- Facilitated individual and family therapy sessions to support communication, boundary setting, and healthy relationships among each individual affected by mental health issues.
- Tailored therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations, including individuals with trauma histories.
Therapist
Wellspring Counseling
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
Hospice Social Worker
MeSun Hospice
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Served as a liaison between hospices and external agencies such as hospitals or nursing homes to facilitate efficient patient transitions into hospice care settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes, ensuring consistent updates on patient progress.
- Assisted bereaved family members with grief support services, connecting them to community resources when needed.
- Empowered patients to make informed decisions about their end-of-life care through compassionate counseling sessions.
Education
Master of Social Work
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2012
Skills
- Grief counseling
- Suicide Prevention
- Individual Counseling
- Self-Harm Prevention
- Psychotherapy Techniques
- Anxiety Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Evaluation
- Empathy Development
- Psychosocial assessment
Websites
Certification
- Certified Anger Management Specialist II, May 2021
Timeline
Clinical Director
Therapeutic Impressions
08.2021 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
Therpeutic Impressions
10.2016 - Current
Therapist
Wellspring Counseling
08.2016 - 10.2017
Hospice Social Worker
MeSun Hospice
01.2015 - 01.2017
Master of Social Work
University of Georgia