Jill Clark
Pleasanton
Summary
Self-motivated licensed clinical social worker (Board-approved Supervisor) with years of experience in providing individual and group psychotherapy to children, teens, adults and their families in healthcare and educational settings. I exemplify professionalism and honor the NASW Code of Ethics in my everyday practice as a social worker. I can build rapport with children, adolescents, and adults easily. I also possess the ability to work well with other professionals to maximize the support needed for each client and their unique situation. I have a strong commitment towards helping clients overcome life obstacles, past traumas and/or mental health issues preventing them from being their best selves.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Tele-health therapist
Grow Therapy
New York
09.2024 - Current
- LCSW providing behavior health tele-therapy to clients of all ages.
Mental Health Counselor
Building Block Pediatrics
Pleasanton
01.2023 - Current
- Monitored client safety by assessing risk factors associated with suicide or self-harm behaviors.
- Offer referrals to community resources that could assist clients in meeting their needs.
- Collaborate with other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Conduct initial assessments of clients to diagnose mental health disorders and develop treatment plans.
- Maintain detailed EHR records of client progress in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Tele-health therapist
Betterhelp
02.2022 - Current
- LCSW providing behavior health tele-therapy to clients of all ages.
LCSW
Atascosa/McMullen County Special Education Cooperative (Pleasanton ISD)
Pleasanton
05.2018 - 08.2024
- I provide general psych services to the school districts in our co-op.
- I receive Tier 3 referrals from campus counselors and provide individual and group counseling to students ranging from Pre-K thru 12th grade.
- I work closely with teachers, admin., nurses, and the student's family in order to address and support their social/emotional needs.
District Social Worker – LCSW (Grant Funded)
Floresville I.S.D.
Floresville
03.2018 - 05.2018
- As the District Social Worker, I identified, assessed, supported and counseled students, families and school staff that were impacted by this horrific tragedy.
LCSW (Clinical Social Worker)
Retama Manor Jourdanton Nursing Facility
Jourdanton
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Provided social/emotional support to all residents by providing individual and/or group counseling to nursing home residents.
- Completed mood and cognitive assessments with each individual resident weekly and/or quarterly.
- Assisted residents with community resources as needed.
- I was in charge of setting up care plan meetings for each resident in order to discuss their plan of care.
LCSW Private Practice Therapist
Mid Cities Counseling Center, PLLC
Burleson
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Provided therapy for clients ranging from 3 years old to 80 years old, using cognitive therapy techniques, along with strengths perspective approach and play therapy.
Social Worker for Primary Campus (Pre-K thru 1st grade)
Pleasanton I.S.D – Primary School
Pleasanton
08.2013 - 07.2016
- Provide individual, small group, and family counseling to help students resolve personal, emotional, and social problems that interfere with their adjustment to school and their ability to enjoy the benefits of the educational process.
- Apply social work theory and methods to prevent, assess, evaluate, formulate and implement a plan of action based on client needs and strengths; intervene to address mental, social, emotional, behavioral, and developmental disorders.
Social Worker for School District
Pleasanton I.S.D – Elementary Counseling Grant
Pleasanton
08.2009 - 07.2013
- I was a part of the Elementary Counseling grant team and we served Pre-K thru 6th grade students, their families, and provided education for the Admin/Staff on those campuses.
- I did individual/small group/family counseling, guidance lessons for classrooms, and worked as a liaison between parents and the school staff to make sure we were addressing the social/emotional needs of the students we served.
- I made home visits to offer support in the home for students/families as needed.
- I also connected students and their families with social service agencies when they were in need of resources, such as assistance with utility bills, food, shelter, medication assistance, legal advice, etc.
- I also kept a detailed file on each student which includes progress notes, treatment sheets, and psychosocial assessments as needed.
Medical Social Worker
DaVita NW Medical Center
San Antonio
04.2006 - 08.2009
- I provided individual/family counseling, emotional support and education to patients and their families to maximize the psychosocial functioning and adjustment of the patient in end stage renal disease.
- I also helped patients and their families adjust to their lives on dialysis by utilizing financial programs, medication assistance, vocational rehabilitation, transportation resources, mental health resources and home health agencies, etc.
- I also started a support group for our dialysis patients and facilitated the group twice a month.
Adult Protective Service Specialist-I
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Floresville
07.2005 - 04.2006
- I served to protect older adults and persons with disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation by investigating and providing or arranging for services necessary to alleviate or prevent further maltreatment.
Graduate Social Work Field Practice
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Children's Hospital
San Antonio
01.2005 - 05.2005
- Under the supervision of a LMSW I provided social services to patients and their families within The Center for Children and Families specialty clinics, researched and utilized Bexar County's social service resources, and completed research project on the utilization of social services by specialty clinics.
Child Care Specialist
Greater San Marcos Youth Council (GSMYC)
San Marcos
07.2004 - 12.2004
- Provided a safe living environment for children ranging between the ages of 1 year to 17 years and made sure their needs were met while in the shelter's 24-hour care.
- Developed activities, provided structure, taught basic life skills, etc.
- The shelter had an average of 9 children at one time.
Child Care Specialist
South Plains Emergency Children Shelter
Lubbock
04.2003 - 04.2004
- Provided a safe living environment for the children and made sure their needs were met while in the shelter's 24-hour care.
- Developed activities, provided structure, taught basic life skills, etc.
- The shelter had an average of 12 children at one time.
- I also served a supervisory position for about 6 months.
- My responsibilities included training new staff and supervising 2 staff on my shift.
Senior Social Work Field Practice
Hospice of Lubbock
Lubbock
09.2003 - 12.2003
- Under supervision of a LBSW provided social services to the terminally ill and their families, such as social support, performed psycho-social assessments, and referred them to other social service agencies as needed.
Volunteer
C.A.S.A. (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
Lubbock
03.2003 - 04.2003
- Provided supervised activities for 3 young children in foster care; observed visits with mother at CPS, and recommended decisions about their case to the judge during court visits.
Mentor
Family Outreach Center of Lubbock
Lubbock
09.2002 - 12.2002
- Mentored a family that was at-risk for child abuse and/or neglect.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12.2003
Palo Alto Community College
San Antonio, TX05.2000
Coastal Bend College
Pleasanton, TX05.1998
Skills
- Tele-therapy
- EHR management
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Mental health assessment
- Collaboration skills
- Client advocacy
- Community resource referral
- Behavioral analysis
- Group counseling
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Cultural competence
- Interpersonal communication
- Professional ethics
- One-on-one sessions
- Intervention planning
- Self-care promotion
- Disorder diagnosis
- Empathy development
- Documentation requirements
- Client confidentiality
- Intern supervision
- CBT techniques
- Building rapport
- Patient monitoring
Awards
- Phi Alpha Honor Student, Fall/Spring 2004-2005, Texas State University
- Dean's List, Fall 2002, Texas Tech University
Licenses
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, TX, Lic#50659, Obtained - 10/01/14, (Renewal due-06/30/26)
- Board-Approved TX Social Worker Supervisor, Obtained- 05/2022 (Renewal due- 6/30/26)
- LCSW, Utah, Lic#12955273-3501, (Renewal due- 09/30/26)
- LICSW, Massachusetts, Lic#126296, (Renewal due- 01/25/26)
Timeline
Tele-health therapist
Grow Therapy
09.2024 - Current
Mental Health Counselor
Building Block Pediatrics
01.2023 - Current
Tele-health therapist
Betterhelp
02.2022 - Current
LCSW
Atascosa/McMullen County Special Education Cooperative (Pleasanton ISD)
05.2018 - 08.2024
District Social Worker – LCSW (Grant Funded)
Floresville I.S.D.
03.2018 - 05.2018
LCSW (Clinical Social Worker)
Retama Manor Jourdanton Nursing Facility
06.2017 - 03.2018
LCSW Private Practice Therapist
Mid Cities Counseling Center, PLLC
09.2016 - 04.2017
Social Worker for Primary Campus (Pre-K thru 1st grade)
Pleasanton I.S.D – Primary School
08.2013 - 07.2016
Social Worker for School District
Pleasanton I.S.D – Elementary Counseling Grant
08.2009 - 07.2013
Medical Social Worker
DaVita NW Medical Center
04.2006 - 08.2009
Adult Protective Service Specialist-I
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
07.2005 - 04.2006
Graduate Social Work Field Practice
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Children's Hospital
01.2005 - 05.2005
Child Care Specialist
Greater San Marcos Youth Council (GSMYC)
07.2004 - 12.2004
Senior Social Work Field Practice
Hospice of Lubbock
09.2003 - 12.2003
Child Care Specialist
South Plains Emergency Children Shelter
04.2003 - 04.2004
Volunteer
C.A.S.A. (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
03.2003 - 04.2003
Mentor
Family Outreach Center of Lubbock
09.2002 - 12.2002
Masters of Social Work -
Texas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Texas Tech University
Palo Alto Community College
Coastal Bend College