Jill Smith, L.P.C.
Fort Worth,Tx
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prevention Specialist
Boys And Girls Club Of Greater Tarrant County
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Facilitated skills based groups for elementary aged children.
- Worked in partnership with a local Elementary school to provide services to students.
- Facilitated community trainings in the areas of drug, alcohol and tobacco use prevention.
- Facilitated groups at multiple Boys and Girls Club locations, working with staff and directors on site to assess greatest needs of children served.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Attended required trainings and applied knowledge to daily functions and interactions.
Caseworker
Foster’s Home Family Care Program
08.2004 - 08.2011
- Provided services to at-risk youth and their families in multiple communities across many counties in the state of Texas.
- Created action plans to help track goals and progress of therapy.
- Led individual and family sessions focused on set goals.
- Routinely tracked progress and adjusted goals as necessary.
- Facilitated educational trainings for schools on a variety of topics.
- Led anger management groups for youth.
- Worked with youth in Alternative Education, identifying triggers, increasing protective factors and setting goals.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and provided appropriate referrals.
- Offered support and direction to families and coordinated with court system and other community agencies for treatment.
- Documented progress in treatment plans, educational, and recreational activities and maintained updated case records.
- Recorded case notes and performed follow-up documentation for clients.
- Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines, and recommendations.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TexasBachelor of Science - Human Sciences Emphasis, Child and Family Studies
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TexasSkills
- Superior Communication Skills
- Indicators of Child Abuse
- Group Activities
- Suicide Risk Assessments
- Public Speaking Abilities
- Family Therapy
- Client Needs Assessment
- Adept at Conflict Resolution
- Parenting Skills Educator
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Social Skills Teacher
Certification
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, License no. 67884
Timeline
Prevention Specialist
Boys And Girls Club Of Greater Tarrant County
09.2013 - 09.2015
Caseworker
Foster’s Home Family Care Program
08.2004 - 08.2011
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Tarleton State University
Bachelor of Science - Human Sciences Emphasis, Child and Family Studies
Tarleton State University
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, License no. 67884
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