Jordan Brown
Helena,MT
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a track record of enhancing patient outcomes through tailored, evidence-based interventions. Proven ability to coordinate care and advocate for clients' needs, ensuring alignment with individualized treatment goals in fast-paced, integrated mental health environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Delta 3 Pod Coordinator (Travel Social Worker)
Metropolitan Detention Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
08.2026 - Current
- Coordinated behavioral health services for a mental health pod housing approximately 30 incarcerated men, overseeing residents’ ongoing clinical and treatment needs.
- Facilitated daily therapeutic and psychoeducational groups, including Seeking Safety, depression management, anger management, and large-group mental health education.
- Facilitated weekly interdisciplinary treatment team meetings involving patients, psychiatrist, and discharge planner to review medication management, treatment needs, and discharge planning.
- Evaluated patients for admission to the mental health pod and coordinated approval and transfer of individuals meeting clinical criteria for specialized mental health housing.
- Conducted individual clinical check-ins with each patient at least monthly to assess mental health status, treatment progress, safety, and emerging needs.
- Supervised incarcerated participants in the jail’s inaugural peer mentor program, supporting the development and implementation of a structured peer-support initiative.
- Provided education to newly admitted patients regarding their rights and protections under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), including available reporting procedures and resources.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary staff, including corrections officers and security administration, to coordinate patient care, address emerging behavioral health concerns, and promote continuity of treatment within the correctional setting.
Crisis Counselor (Travel Social Worker)
Metropolitan Detention Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Conducted daily clinical follow-ups with incarcerated patients on suicide watch and clinical seclusion, assessing safety, mental status, and ongoing clinical needs.
- Responded promptly to crisis calls throughout the jail, providing crisis intervention, stabilization, and clinical assessment in high-acuity situations.
- Monitored and triaged incoming radio and telephone calls, rapidly identifying and responding to emerging behavioral health and safety concerns.
- Conducted clinical assessments and provided clearance for patients being considered for segregation placement, evaluating mental health and safety considerations.
- Served as the intake crisis counselor on duty, rapidly completing mental health assessments for individuals entering the jail and determining appropriate placement in detoxification, general population, mental health housing, suicide watch, or clinical seclusion.
- Provided ongoing, therapy-oriented chronic care visits to incarcerated patients with significant psychiatric and psychosocial needs, including individuals facing first-degree murder charges.
- Collaborated with correctional and clinical staff to assess risk, determine appropriate levels of care, and facilitate safe placement of patients within the jail.
Therapist
Sentinel Mental Health
Helena, MT and other Montana cities via telehealth
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Provided in-person and telehealth long-term therapy to individuals and families in Helena and telehealth therapy to individuals in other in Montana (Individuals ranged in age from 9 to 52, active caseload fluctuated from 20+ to 30+ patients at a time, 20+ average client a week)
- Used a variety of modalities to individualize treatment, including CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Approach, and attachment-based interventions such as EFIT
- Collaborated with patients and families to develop and update personalized treatment plans and objectives, ensuring alignment with individual needs.
- Coordinated care with community providers and partner organizations, including addiction counselors and mental health facilities, to ensure comprehensive support for clients.
- Delivered immediate crisis intervention to effectively support clients in distress, stabilizing situations and connecting them with ongoing resources.
Coordinator / Victim Advocate
Lewis and Clark County Child Advocacy Center of AWARE
Helena, MT
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Educated non-offending caregivers on dynamics of abuse, explained criminal justice and child protective services processes, and provided information and treatment referrals to support their understanding and response.
- Provided education and information to the victim and to the non-offending caregiver including information about the forensic interview process
- Coordinated with the Child Advocacy Center Director and the assigned investigator to schedule a medical examination for the victim before the child and non-offending caregiver leave the Child Advocacy Center
- Provided the non-offending caregiver with Crime Victim Rights Information and Crime Victim Compensation information and forms, and assisted in completing the paperwork.
- Conducted follow-up contact with the victim and/or non-offending caregiver at minimum intervals of 1-week post-interview, 6 weeks post-interview, and 12 weeks post-interview
- Assisted with providing information to the victim and non-offending caregiver(s) regarding the alleged perpetrator interrogation, criminal charges, court preparation, educational resources and/or any other general information
- Supported County Attorney's Office and designated deputy county attorney by facilitating additional services for cases involving child victims, enhancing legal support and resources.
- Assisted with access to services such as protective orders, housing, public assistance, domestic violence intervention, and transportation
- Coordinated forensic interviews and addressed multidisciplinary team issues while providing backup for CAC Director during their absence, ensuring continuity of care and support for victims.
Adolescent and Young Adult Therapist
PureView Health Center
Helena, MT
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided long-term therapy to individuals and families in Helena and Lincoln (Individuals ranged in age from 12 to 35, active caseload fluctuated from 20+ to 30+ patients at a time)
- Used a variety of modalities to individualize treatment, including CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Approach, and attachment-based interventions
- Collaborated with patients to develop personalized treatment plans and updated treatment goals and objectives as needed
- Advocated for patient needs within an integrated behavioral health setting and among community partners, including Child Protective Services, nonprofit organizations, and other mental health professionals
- Provided crisis intervention as needed
CSCT Therapist
Intermountain, School-Based Services Program
Helena, MT
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted weekly individual therapy, group therapy, and behavioral interventions with middle-school-aged youth diagnosed with serious emotional disturbance
- Over three months, grew a caseload from nine to fourteen students, coordinating six intakes, one discharge, and ten-plus treatment-plan-review meetings, all while completing extensive clinical paperwork and family meetings on time
- Provided clinical oversight to the CSC Therapist Mental Health Specialist
- Provided clinical leadership, problem-solving skills, and empathetic support to EVMS administration and teachers by facilitating conversations, attending meetings, and professionally communicating in verbal and written formats
- Proactively collaborated with Intermountain management to improve due-date tracking and client-referral systems
- East Valley Middle School (EVMS)
Clinical Care Case Manager
Chippenham Hospital - Tucker Pavilion
Richmond, VA
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Provided care for patients in the following hospital units: mood disorders, thought disorders, adolescent, addictive disorders / dual diagnosis
- Completed psychosocial assessments, conducted ongoing assessments of psychosocial needs, and documented discharge recovery goals with interventions on the recovery care plan
- Collaborated with behavioral health treatment recovery team, patients, patients' significant others, and community partners in the development and revision of the recovery plan and to coordinate services
- Facilitated psycho-educational groups and family meetings to prepare patients for post-hospitalization treatment needs
Clinical Social Work Intern
Pediatric and Adolescent Health Partners
Midlothian, VA
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Managed the care coordination program, an integrated mental health program of a pediatrics practice with over 10,000 patients
- Created a tracking system to monitor, respond to, and continually follow up with 33 total care-coordination referrals on a regular basis while also transparently communicating and collaborating with the other social work intern
- Managed an average open caseload of eight to ten families, six of which attended regularly scheduled therapy sessions
- Provided culturally competent, age-appropriate clinical interventions during weekly individual and family therapy sessions
- Led the practice to become more trauma-informed by creating an evidence-based proposal advocating for implementation of trauma-informed practices and by creating and facilitating a trauma-informed leadership team
Clinical Social Work Intern
Chippenhams Hospital Tucker Pavilion
Richmond, VA
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Continuously improved clinical skills and maintained professional conduct while working in several psychiatric units, including mood disorders unit, dual-diagnosis unit, thought disorders unit, intensive care unit, adolescent unit, and the intensive-outpatient program
- Assessed patient wellbeing and progress through completion of psychosocial assessments, Patient Health Questionnaire, Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, daily process recordings, and family meetings with adolescent patients
- Prioritized tasks, adapted to changing needs, and proactively acted as a learner and team player in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
- Developed discharge-planning skills by serving in both clinician and case manager roles, seeking information on area mental health resources, reviewing safety tips with patients' family members, and maintaining confidentiality
Mental Health Specialist
Intermountain, School-Based Services Program
Helena, MT
08.2013 - 02.2015
- Attained administrative and therapeutic expertise to deliver high-quality care in a middle school mental health setting
- Collaborated with a diverse group of stakeholders and managed relationships with youth, families, team members, school administrators, teachers, and community partners
- Honed direct-care behavioral intervention techniques and facilitated weekly client groups
- Advocated for clients' emotional, social, and educational needs while balancing stakeholder interests by jointly setting and meeting treatment goals
- Modeled healthy behavior and continually practiced the skill of attuning to clients' needs and emotions in the present moment
- Facilitated treatment plan review meetings and respectfully assisted each family in understanding the treatment plan and the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strength (CANS) assessment, which I became certified to complete
- Helena Middle School
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Concentration
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05-2009
Skills
- Person-centered approach,
- Relational approach / Attachment-theory techniques
- CBT techniques
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Internal family systems
- Motivational interviewing
- Biopsychosocial assessment
- Crisis / risk assessments and interventions
- Treatment planning
- Trauma-informed care
- Patient advocacy
- Care coordination
- Integrated mental health
- Group therapy facilitation
- Psychoeducation
- Therapy coordination with family members
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Personal Information
Curious, Compassionate Professional with Varied Experience
Volunteer Work
- National Alliance on Mental Illness, Family-to-Family Instructor, 2.5 years
- National Alliance on Mental Illness Family, Support Group Facilitator, 2.5 years
Timeline
Delta 3 Pod Coordinator (Travel Social Worker)
Metropolitan Detention Center
08.2026 - Current
Crisis Counselor (Travel Social Worker)
Metropolitan Detention Center
05.2026 - 08.2026
Therapist
Sentinel Mental Health
08.2025 - 04.2026
Coordinator / Victim Advocate
Lewis and Clark County Child Advocacy Center of AWARE
04.2025 - 07.2025
Adolescent and Young Adult Therapist
PureView Health Center
03.2023 - 01.2025
CSCT Therapist
Intermountain, School-Based Services Program
09.2022 - 03.2023
Clinical Care Case Manager
Chippenham Hospital - Tucker Pavilion
07.2018 - 09.2018
Clinical Social Work Intern
Pediatric and Adolescent Health Partners
08.2017 - 04.2018
Clinical Social Work Intern
Chippenhams Hospital Tucker Pavilion
09.2016 - 04.2017
Mental Health Specialist
Intermountain, School-Based Services Program
08.2013 - 02.2015
Master of Social Work - Clinical Concentration
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Delaware