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Summaryofqualifications
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Joan Jennings

River Vale,NJ

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate social worker with 1+years of experience providing comprehensive assessments and individual therapy to diverse populations. Proficient in evidence-based treatment modalities, and electronic health record systems. Skilled in cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindful practices, and trauma-informed care. Strong therapeutic alliances and commitment to promoting inclusivity and respect in therapeutic environments.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinician

Center for Family Services
09.2023 - Current
  • Provide private and confidential therapeutic counseling services for individuals, youth, and or families.
  • Conduct comprehensive Assessments and develop personalized treatment plans for each client.
  • Implement evidence-based treatment modalities in individual and group sessions.
  • Utilize electronic health records to document client progress, treatment goal and interventions.
  • Implement innovative telehealth solutions for remote appointments, increasing accessibility for patients unable to attend in-person sessions.

Intensive In-Community Therapist

Mackie and Pammie, LLC
05.2023 - 02.2024


  • Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
  • Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
  • Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
  • Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
  • Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.

Birth Certificate Coordinator

Hackensack Meridian Health
02.2005 - 09.2023
  • Collected the necessary documents, data, and information to complete birth certificates
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
  • Worked with parents for the collection of data and the correct completion of Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP)
  • Reviewed relevant files to identify relevant necessary information

Social Work Intern

Actors’ Fund Nursing Home
12.2020 - 08.2022
  • MDS Assessments with patients for medicaid
  • Made sure residents' charts had consents and forms
  • Weekly sessions with residents and write case notes
  • Complied with Comfort Matters Program for Alzheimer residents

Education

M.S.W. -

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
08.2022

B.A. - Psychology

Dominican College
Orangeburg, NY
05.2019

A.S. - Science

Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ
05.2013

High School Diploma -

Dwight Morrow High School
Englewood, NJ
06.2000

Skills

  • Proficient in MS Windows XP
  • Proficient in MS Office 2007
  • Typing at 35 WPM
  • CPR certified
  • Individual Counseling
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Treatment Planning
  • Child and Adolescent Therapy

Summaryofqualifications

  • 09/23, Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinician, Center for Family Services, Paterson, NJ, Provide private and confidential therapeutic counseling services for individuals, youth, and or families.
  • 05/23, Intensive In-Community Therapist, Mackie and Pammie, LLC, Cranbury, NJ, Meet with clients weekly to provide counseling., Create a treatment plan based on the client's needs., Updating progress notes weekly., Monitor client progress during treatment., Maintaining contact with treatment team members.
  • 02/05 - 09/23, Birth Certificate Coordinator, Hackensack Meridian Health, Hackensack, NJ, Collecting the necessary documents, data, and information to complete birth certificates., Working with parents for the collection of data and the correct completion of Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP)., Reviewing relevant files to identify relevant necessary information.
  • 12/20 - 08/22, Social Work Intern, Actors’ Fund Nursing Home, Englewood, NJ, MDS Assessments with patients for medicaid., Made sure residents' charts had consents and forms., Weekly sessions with residents and write case notes., Complied with Comfort Matters Program for Alzheimer residents.

References

Available upon request

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinician

Center for Family Services
09.2023 - Current

Intensive In-Community Therapist

Mackie and Pammie, LLC
05.2023 - 02.2024

Social Work Intern

Actors’ Fund Nursing Home
12.2020 - 08.2022

Birth Certificate Coordinator

Hackensack Meridian Health
02.2005 - 09.2023

B.A. - Psychology

Dominican College

A.S. - Science

Bergen Community College

High School Diploma -

Dwight Morrow High School

M.S.W. -

Walden University
Joan Jennings