Jessica Skinner
Master's Level Clinician & Director Of Provider Engagement
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Competent Master's Level Clinician offering multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. Eager to utilize 10 years of experience to help patients improve conditions and reduce symptoms. Positive and friendly people-person with organized and diligent attitude.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master’s Level Clinician
Telebehavioral Health.US
04.2021 - Current
- Provide virtual psychotherapy and case management to diverse populations across the lifespan, utilizing evidence-based modalities such as CBT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed care to address and improve mental health concerns.
- Serve in a leadership role by assisting in the interviewing, hiring, and training of new clinicians; occasionally lead group supervision and contribute to the development and refinement of the company’s virtual clinical infrastructure.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and primary care providers to ensure continuity of care, maintain HIPAA-compliant documentation through EHR platforms, and conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments via telehealth.
Master's Level Clinician
HealthWest
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment teams to develop person centered treatment plans.
- Led weekly intensive skills groups for youth in person and via telehealth.
- Completed standard diagnostic screens and assessments such as CANS, CAFAS, LOCUS, ANSA, Strengths, Needs, and Risk Assessments.
- Utilized skills from evidence based/informed practices including Motivational Interviewing, TIP, DBT, TF-CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, and Strengths & Strategies.
Family Reunification Supervisor/ Clinical Liaison
Samaritas
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Supervised Family Reunification Staff to ensure the safety and well-being of children returning home from foster care placement.
- Reviewed documentation submitted by staff to ensure program requirements are being met utilizing a strengths-based approach.
- Participated in team meetings focused on children in residential placements to coordinate clinical care from a person-centered perspective.
Case Manager
Community Mental Health of Central Michigan
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Advocated and assisted consumers in their person-centered care who have been diagnosed with developmental disabilities, long-term mental illness, and/or co-occurring disorders.
- Completed psychosocial assessments, annual person-centered paperwork, and ensured case notes and content were up to date.
- Coordinated and authorized referrals to community agencies while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.
Children's Protective Services Investigator
Isabella Co. Department of Health & Human Services
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Investigated allegations of child abuse and neglect to ensure the safety of children in their home environment.
- Coordinated with law enforcement, court officials, community service providers and schools to help determine if the alleged abuse occurred.
- Forensically interviewed alleged child victims of abuse and neglect while assessing child safety.
- Maintained digital and paper case files, client contacts, assessments, while upholding investigatory policy as outlined in the Protective Services Manual for the State of Michigan.
Wraparound Facilitator
Highfields Inc.
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Utilized person-centered, strength based wraparound plans to promote positive change for families.
- Coordinated with various external service providers to help support clients in meeting their needs.
- Documented and maintained safety plans, progress notes, and individual family plans.
Education
Master of Science - Master's of Social Work
Michigan State University
Lansing, MIBachelor of Science - Bachelor's of Social Work
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MISkills
- Treatment Planning
- Clinical Documentation
- Group therapy
- Individual therapy
- Crisis Intervention
- Conflict Resolution
- Coping Skill Application
- Group and Individual Supervision
Certification
LMSW
Timeline
Master’s Level Clinician
Telebehavioral Health.US
04.2021 - Current
Master's Level Clinician
HealthWest
11.2019 - 04.2021
Family Reunification Supervisor/ Clinical Liaison
Samaritas
05.2019 - 11.2019
Case Manager
Community Mental Health of Central Michigan
08.2017 - 07.2018
Children's Protective Services Investigator
Isabella Co. Department of Health & Human Services
08.2015 - 07.2017
Wraparound Facilitator
Highfields Inc.
01.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor's of Social Work
Central Michigan University
Master of Science - Master's of Social Work
Michigan State University
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