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Jessica Watkins

Ocala,FL

Summary

Hardworking employee with service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every individual a positive and helpful experience.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Behavioral Health and Development Counselor

Arnette House
Ocala, Florida
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Established collaborative relationships with parents and guardians in order to provide effective care for their children.
  • Facilitated communication between school personnel, parents and guardians, therapists, psychiatrists, and other professionals involved in the student's care.
  • Educated clients about mental health issues affecting them so they can better respond appropriately to those needs.
  • Utilized creative approaches such as art therapy or music therapy when working with clients who have difficulty expressing themselves verbally.
  • Coached clients on how to manage emotions effectively while also teaching them how to recognize warning signs of distress before it becomes overwhelming.
  • Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients.
  • Developed treatment plans to address client needs.

Chiropractic Medical Assistant

Next Medical
DeLand, FL
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Administered treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.

Substance Abuse Counselor Intern

La Amistad Behavioral Health Services
Maitland, Florida
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Provided individual and group counseling for clients with substance abuse issues.
  • Conducted assessments of clients' mental, emotional, and physical health status.
  • Facilitated psycho-educational groups on topics such as relapse prevention, anger management, and communication skills.
  • Collaborated with case managers and other professionals to ensure coordinated care for clients.

Education

Master of Science - Public Health And Infectious Disease

University of Florida/Johns Hopkins Unversity
Gainesville, FL
01-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
05-2006

Skills

  • Therapy
  • Counseling
  • Behavior monitoring
  • Solution-focused counseling
  • Extensive DSM-iV knowledge
  • Patient Care

Timeline

Youth Behavioral Health and Development Counselor

Arnette House
01.2023 - 01.2024

Chiropractic Medical Assistant

Next Medical
01.2020 - 01.2023

Substance Abuse Counselor Intern

La Amistad Behavioral Health Services
01.2010 - 01.2016

Master of Science - Public Health And Infectious Disease

University of Florida/Johns Hopkins Unversity

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government

University of Florida

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