Jessica Terrell
San Bernardino,CA
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Associate Clinical Counselor specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with experience in client assessment, chemical dependency, crisis intervention, and individual/group therapy. Known for building rapport quickly, providing evidence-based interventions, and fostering meaningful, long-term change. A dedicated team player who thrives in collaborative settings and is committed to continuous professional development. Seeking an opportunity to apply expertise and compassion in a client-centered organization that values professional excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Therapist/Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Liberty Healthcare Cooperation
05.2023 - Current
- Helping to significantly improve health of individuals who are struggling with acute and chronic mental illness
- Screening patients, conducting intake assessments, and preparing diagnostic evaluations
- Evaluate patients for proper incarceration mental health housing
- Facilitate mental health psychoeducation groups for mental health housing patients
- Evaluating and treating patients who are in crisis
- Developing, implementing, and evaluating goal-oriented treatment plans
- Providing direct clinical treatment services to patients - individually and in groups
- Serving as primary therapist for assigned patients and managing a caseload
- Collaborating with Psychiatrists, RNs, LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs and other ancillary clinicians and security staff
- Helping to significantly improve health of individuals who are struggling with acute and chronic mental illness
- Collaborated with 7 person multidisciplinary treatment team to discuss treatment plans, progress and discharge decisions.
Clinical Therapist/Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
New Origins Outpatient Addiction Treatment
09.2021 - Current
- Conduct biopsychosocial during the intake and screening process for chemical dependency treatment
- Employed compassion and paid attention to building associations and rapport with clientele
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to determine effective treatment plans
- Delivered appropriate and evidence-based therapy based on diagnosis and individual needs
- Performed comprehensive chemical dependency assessments for each patient
- Lead chemical dependency group rehabilitation for scholars with an emphasis on self-advocacy and liberation
- Reviewed treatment policies after discussing with the clinical counselor centered on patient development
- Conducted psychological health psychotherapy using evidence-based practice and scientific models
- Utilized consideration, directed imagery, and reiki with patients and their relatives
- Assessed substance misuse conditions and correlated psychological health concerns
- Planned and organized individual, family and group therapy for patients ranging in ages and issues.
- Utilized evidence-based interventions in individual therapy sessions, tailoring techniques to each patient''s unique needs.
- Collaborated with 15 person multidisciplinary treatment team to discuss treatment plans, progress and discharge decisions.
Student Retention Support Specialists
Vista Norte Public Charter
06.2013 - 05.2023
- Assist scholars with setting objectives and recognizing, preparing for, and challenging possible hindrances in educational and career preparation
- Develop student success plan with coordination of attendance intervention meetings with parents, counselors, and administrators
- Conduct home visits, with travel up to 40% using a personal vehicle
- Develop, establish, and coordinate community resource contacts to assist with rehabilitation
- Observe and analyze various home situations to offer resources for counseling, parenting, mental health, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, and other services as needed
- Document and track student case files, maintain a working knowledge of student enrollment status, investigate student withdrawals, update exit codes in the school database, and research student enrollment status using CALPADS
- Mentor and refer students to adopt a practical course of action to achieve academic success
- Communicate student status/progress to probation officers, social workers, and other assigned community service agencies
- Adhere to attendance laws, district, and school attendance policies
Therapist Trainee
Riverside Free Clinic
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Maintained clinical documentation of client goals and progress
- Provided free mental health services to the community via telehealth therapy and face-to-face therapy
- Promoted client consciousness and development with therapeutic involvement
- Employed empathy and attentive listening skills to build connections with patients
- Conveyed suitable treatment based on analysis and patients’ needs
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to determine effective treatment plans
- Completed all-inclusive assessments for each client
- Managed caseload of several meetings weekly utilizing different categories of psychotherapies and tactics
- Directed psychological health psychotherapy utilizing evidence-based practice and scientific techniques
- Formed progressive, trusting connections with service users
- Completed 450 hour internship working with underserved communities
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA06.2020
Associate of Arts -
San Bernardino Valley Community College
San Bernardino, CA06.2018
Skills
- HIPAA Compliant
- Cognitive Behavioral Management
- Substance abuse therapy
- Trauma-informed care
- Risk Assessments
- Biopsychosocial
- Mental Health Screenings
- Evaluations and Treatment Plans
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Session documentation
- Mindfulness practices
- Suicide prevention
Certification
License/Registration, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, 13366
Timeline
Clinical Therapist/Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Liberty Healthcare Cooperation
05.2023 - Current
Clinical Therapist/Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
New Origins Outpatient Addiction Treatment
09.2021 - Current
Therapist Trainee
Riverside Free Clinic
05.2021 - 09.2022
Student Retention Support Specialists
Vista Norte Public Charter
06.2013 - 05.2023
License/Registration, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, 13366
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Redlands
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
California State University, San Bernardino
Associate of Arts -
San Bernardino Valley Community College
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