JOCELYN SWAN MA,LPC
Clayton,MO
Summary
Dedicated to using expertise in Counseling to improve the lives of clients facing cognitive, affective and behavioral issues. Deliver first-rate services to individuals and families to help them face, understand and move past their personal disorders and negative behaviors.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Fort Zumwalt School District
St. Peters, MO
08.2022 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
Therapist
Private Practice
Chesterfield, MO
04.2021 - Current
- Performed therapy sessions with well-coordinated and safety-oriented approach
- Evaluated progress against goals for all patients
- Developed individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems
- Charted weekly progress notes and quarterly summaries
- Met with up to 20 patients weekly with presenting problems such as mood disorders.
Child, Youth & Family Therapist
Youth In Need
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Participated in team meetings, in-service trainings and coordination meetings
- Created treatment plans and programs that met clients' needs and interests
- Provided direct care, behavioral intervention and skill building activities and assistance to clients
- Established and maintained relationship of mutual respect, acceptance and trust
- Consulted with clients and family concerning personal, emotional, medical and social needs
- Acted in conjunction with child and youth services agencies, as well as community and school partners in the area
School Counseling Intern
Hazelwood Opportunity Center
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Conducted individual, small group and classroom guidance sessions monitored academic and student-life development
- Educated students and parents about college admissions requirements and financial aid
- Collaborated with social workers and administrators to determine needs of students.
School Counselor Intern
Jury Elementary
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Conducted individual, small group and classroom guidance sessions monitored academic and student-life development
- Summary
- Skills, Consulted with teachers, staff and parents regarding meeting developmental needs of students
- Developed intervention strategies to meet client short-term and long-term treatment goals.
Education
Master of Science - Licensed Professional Counselor
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO05.2019
Master of Science - School Counseling K-12
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO01.2006
Skills
- Counseling Documentation Skills
- Relationship Building
- Exceptional Communication
- Therapeutic Assessment
- Discharge Plan Development
- De-escalation Techniques
- HIPAA Compliance
- Client Advocacy
Certification
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor NO 2020039244
Timeline
School Counselor
Fort Zumwalt School District
08.2022 - Current
Therapist
Private Practice
04.2021 - Current
Child, Youth & Family Therapist
Youth In Need
10.2020 - 12.2021
School Counseling Intern
Hazelwood Opportunity Center
01.2019 - 05.2019
School Counselor Intern
Jury Elementary
08.2018 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Licensed Professional Counselor
Lindenwood University
Master of Science - School Counseling K-12
Lindenwood University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Lindenwood University