Jillian Tyson
Palo Cedro,CA
Summary
To obtain a position that will allow me to practice and expand my skills and knowledge in clinical work with children, adults, and families while working in a therapeutic setting.
Experienced with family systems and individual therapy, providing tailored interventions for clients. Utilizes therapeutic methodologies to address complex relational issues. Strong understanding of empathetic communication, enhancing client trust and progress.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Creekside Counseling Center
10.2022 - Current
- Conducted individual and family therapy sessions to address emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and client goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients' mental health needs.
- Mentored junior therapists, offering guidance on therapeutic techniques and client management strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance therapeutic outcomes and improve client engagement.
- Delivered psychoeducation on various mental health topics, empowering clients to better manage their emotional wellbeing.
- Enhanced team performance through consultation supervision, conducted trainings
Behavioral Health Consultant
Shasta Community Health Center
04.2020 - 10.2022
- Crisis Management; Risk and Safety Assessments
- Provide direct counseling services to individuals, couples, and families
- Conduct relational, holistic assessments, determine diagnosis, and develop treatment goals through a Solution Focused Therapy Model and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Model.
- Excellent written communication, verbal communication, and active listening
- Collaborate with Medical Providers to assist patients with behavior and mental health support
- Use of assessment tools; PHQ-9, GAD-7, Vanderbilt Assessment tool for ADHD/ADD, Suicide Assessment CAMS, etc.
- Connect patients with community supports as needed
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Julie Boswell, LMFT
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Provide direct counseling services to individuals, couples, and families
- Conduct relational, holistic assessments, determine diagnosis, and develop treatment goals
- Excellent written communication, verbal communication, and active listening
- Provide appropriate system level treatment interventions for all clients
- Constructed and maintained confidential and BBS approved documented records
Lead Social Worker
Youth and Family Programs
04.2016 - 04.2020
- Person-Centered case management with foster children ages 0-17
- Excellent written communication, verbal communication, and active listening
- Advocate for children, families, foster families, and bio-families in a fair and equitable manner
- Work with County Social Workers (CFS), mental health clinicians, school staff, probation officers, and other professionals to assist in the developing person-centered services for foster children and their families
- Provide extended support to teachers and other school personnel during IEP, 504, and SST meetings, while facilitating in-home meetings with parents and youths to support and implement these recommendations
- Interview and complete Resource Family Home Study’s with potential foster/adoptive parents, following the SAFE program.
- Train Foster Parents Monthly on topics pertinent to caring for children of trauma related backgrounds
- Provide Crisis interventions such as suicide assessment, safety planning with both foster children and foster parents
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
VIP Counseling and Community Counseling Center
11.2015 - 02.2018
- Attend pre-licensure supervision with Jeannie Jacobs, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA License # LCS16408
- Provide direct counseling services to individuals, couples, and families
- Conduct relational, holistic assessments, determine diagnosis, and develop treatment goals
- Excellent written communication, verbal communication, and active listening
- Provide appropriate system level treatment interventions for all clients
- Constructed and maintained confidential and BBS approved documented records
- Attend workshops, meetings, conferences and other trainings to increase skills
Administrative Assistant
Lilliput Children Services
02.2015 - 04.2016
- Answer multi-lines and connect calls to staff members
- Coordinate meetings and conference calls for Social Workers and Program Managers
- Inputting data through internal company servers
- Maintaining confidential files, preparing and filing court documents for families, and mild accounting quarterly reports
- Excellent written communication, verbal communication, and active listening to others
- Proficient in all Microsoft programs: Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, and Outlook
Education
Master’s - Counseling
National University
07.2016
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
Simpson University
12.2013
Skills
- Trauma Focused Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Relational Life Therapy (Level 1)
- EMDR Trained (EMDRIA Approved)
- Motivational interviewing
- Couples counseling
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Grief counseling
- Family systems therapy
- Time management
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
Certification
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CA# 128916, exp. 10/31/2027
- EMDR Trained (2021)
Timeline
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Creekside Counseling Center
10.2022 - Current
Behavioral Health Consultant
Shasta Community Health Center
04.2020 - 10.2022
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Julie Boswell, LMFT
11.2019 - 04.2020
Lead Social Worker
Youth and Family Programs
04.2016 - 04.2020
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
VIP Counseling and Community Counseling Center
11.2015 - 02.2018
Administrative Assistant
Lilliput Children Services
02.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
Simpson University
Master’s - Counseling
National University