Jessica Thomas
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Associate Clinical Social Worker familiar with client assessments, treatment planning and ongoing evaluations. Well-versed in effective intervention and assessment techniques. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on client lives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
Counseling Col:lab
04.2021 - Current
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions through cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy.
- Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
- Supported clients in developing coping skills to help patients manage life challenges and difficulties.
- Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
Senior Case Manager
Sacramento State University
07.2019 - Current
- Offered therapeutic services and crises intervention to emotionally disturbed college students.
- Implemented strategies to increase public awareness of social and community service programs.
- Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to college students in need of mental health and prevention services.
- Administered assessments and developed academic goals based on specific disabilities and barriers to learning.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
- Coordinated with community stakeholders for successful implementation of social and community service initiatives.
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Created and managed budgets, efficiently allocating resources for social and community service projects.
- Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions.
MSW Intern
Yolo County Behavioral Health
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Assessed individuals under supervision of licensed social worker to help guide treatment planning.
- Rotated through units to experience working with different populations.
- Contributed to multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning.
- Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
- Facilitated psychoeducational classes to help clients develop life skills.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
California State University - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05.2017
Skills
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
- Critical Thinking
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Documentation
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Treatment Planning
- Referral Coordination
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Therapist
Counseling Col:lab
04.2021 - Current
Senior Case Manager
Sacramento State University
07.2019 - Current
MSW Intern
Yolo County Behavioral Health
06.2018 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Social Work
California State University - Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University - Sacramento
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