JOHNATHON JACKSON
Sheridan
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Social Worker in the Community Living Center
Department of Veteran Affairs
Sheridan
01.2026 - Current
- Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy for Veterans with complex conditions (PTSD, TBI, SCI, substance use, terminal illness)
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments with diverse populations across socioeconomic, cultural, and educational backgrounds
- Develop differential diagnoses and individualized treatment plans using biopsychosocial frameworks
- Assess patient functioning, identifying strengths, barriers, coping skills, and service needs
- Managed caseload of Community Living Center (CLC) patients, ensuring continuity of care and facilitating effective discharge planning
- Coordinate care with VA and community providers to ensure seamless transitions and appropriate follow-up services
- Conduct suicide risk assessments, develop safety plans, and respond to behavioral health crises in collaboration with Suicide Prevention teams
- Delivered advanced case management for Veterans and families, addressing medical, emotional, and social challenges to improve overall well-being
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, community agencies, and stakeholders to coordinate comprehensive care and enhance service delivery
- Utilize evidence-based practices and outcome measures to evaluate and enhance treatment effectiveness
- Maintain compliance with VA policies, ethical standards, and licensure requirements through ongoing professional development
Multisystemic Therapist for at-risk Juveniles
Haire Interprises, Community Reentry Program (C-REP)
Fayetteville
10.2024 - Current
- Delivered intensive, in-home, community-based treatment to adolescents with severe behavioral challenges using the MST model, ensuring evidence-based clinical outcomes.
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments and developed individualized, systems-informed treatment plans targeting youth behavior across family, peer, school, and community domains.
- Applied systems theory to assess and intervene across family, peer, school, and community systems to address root causes of behavioral issues.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments and implemented individualized treatment plans informed by CBT, structural family therapy, and motivational interviewing.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, including schools, juvenile justice, and child welfare professionals, to deliver comprehensive care and support for at-risk youth.
- Ensured adherence to MST principles while monitoring client progress through validated outcome measures and clinical documentation systems, enhancing treatment effectiveness.
- Delivered crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies, providing 24/7 on-call support to maintain care continuity and minimize out-of-home placements.
Clinical Social Work Paid Intern – Psychotherapy Department
Greater Vision Counseling & Consulting Agency PLLC
Raeford
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted clinical social work team in developing and reviewing treatment plans, including psychosocial assessments and social work interventions to ensure effective care.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create targeted interventions and programs for individuals with mental illness, addressing their specific needs.
- Successfully assisted in launching a community-based program to help support continued care management and coordination with over 500 acute clients.
- Delivered social work support through short-term counseling, community resource planning, and crisis intervention to enhance client well-being.
Developmental Service Worker
Community Living Wallaceburg Social Work Organization
Wallaceburg
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Delivered compassionate, person-centered care to individuals with developmental and mental disabilities, enhancing dignity, autonomy, and inclusion within the community.
- Assessed individual needs and collaborated on care plans to foster emotional, social, and behavioral development, resulting in tailored support strategies.
- Advocated for clients' rights and well-being, securing access to essential community resources and support services for improved quality of life.
- Utilized trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches to build trust, resilience, and self-sufficiency.
- Maintained accurate documentation and participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to monitor progress and adjust care strategies accordingly.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY01-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC01-2018
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC01-2018
Skills
- Psychotherapy skills
- Crisis management
- Suicide assessment
- Trauma care
- Assessment expertise
- Treatment design
- Evidence-based methods
- Case management
- Care coordination
- Community resource navigation
- Treatment plans
- Clinical records
- Team collaboration
- Time management
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA), North Carolina
- Certified in Multisystemic Therapy (MST)
Honors And Affiliations
- Phi Alpha Honor Society, 2023-Present
- College of Social Work’s Emerging Professional Award, 2023-2024
- UNC-CH Dean’s List, Spring 2017, Fall 2017 & 2018
- Carolina Covenant Scholar, 2016 – 2018
- Global Take Off: Puerto Rico, UNC-Chapel Hill, 2016
- Tom McLean Ambassadors Scholarship Recipient, 2015-2016
- Cumberland County Foundations Scholarship Recipient, 2015-2016
- FTCC Dean’s List, 2014-2016
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker in the Community Living Center
Department of Veteran Affairs
01.2026 - Current
Multisystemic Therapist for at-risk Juveniles
Haire Interprises, Community Reentry Program (C-REP)
10.2024 - Current
Clinical Social Work Paid Intern – Psychotherapy Department
Greater Vision Counseling & Consulting Agency PLLC
08.2023 - 08.2024
Developmental Service Worker
Community Living Wallaceburg Social Work Organization
08.2021 - 01.2023
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill