Jonesia Wesley
Buckner,AR
Summary
Mental health professional dedicated to providing exceptional care for individuals dealing with life issues. I have knowledge of understanding individuals’ issues and situations using critical thinking and effective listening.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Service Worker
Department of Human Services
Hope, AR
11.2015 - Current
- Facilitate group therapy sessions focusing on parenting skills, communication strategies, and problem-solving techniques.
- Interface with local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly with attorneys.
- Investigate reports or indications of abuse, neglect or exploitation of at-risk adults, adolescents and children.
- Arrange adoptions and found foster homes for abandoned or abused children.
- Inform victims about legal processes and timelines.
- Protect children by identifying risks and implementing protective actions and improvement plans.
- Attend trainings related to trauma informed care, child development, domestic violence prevention.
Psychology Assistant
Millcreek Behavioral Health Treatment Facility- Fordyce, AR
Fordyce, AR
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Assisted psychologists in conducting psychological tests and assessments on patients.
- Observed patient behavior during therapy sessions and provided feedback to the psychologist.
- Provided psychotherapy services under the supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist or psychiatrist.
- Monitored medication compliance and recommended changes as needed to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.
- Educated families on mental health issues and available resources within the community.
- Maintained accurate records of all client interactions including assessment results, treatment plans, medications prescribed.
- Developed educational materials about various topics in psychology such as addiction recovery or anger management.
Resident Counselor
Cedar Grove Treatment Center
Murfreesboro, TN
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Provided support and guidance to residents in developing life skills such as budgeting, time management and problem solving.
- Counseled residents on individual issues such as stress management, anger control and conflict resolution.
- Developed relationships with families of residents by providing resources, referrals and support services.
- Maintained records of resident progress including treatment plans, medication logs and notes from counseling sessions.
- Conducted regular assessments of each resident's mental health status to track progress toward goals.
- Facilitated weekly group meetings with residents to discuss topics such as peer pressure, self-esteem building and communication skills.
Direct Support Professional
Volunteers of America
Murfreesboro, TN
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
05-2012
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking
- Active Listening
- Recordkeeping
- MS Office
- Critical Thinking
- Public Speaking
- Relationship Building
- Networking
- Organization
- Supervision and Leadership
Certification
- CPR
- PRT & Medication Certified
Timeline
Family Service Worker
Department of Human Services
11.2015 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Volunteers of America
01.2014 - 01.2015
Psychology Assistant
Millcreek Behavioral Health Treatment Facility- Fordyce, AR
01.2013 - 05.2015
Resident Counselor
Cedar Grove Treatment Center
01.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
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