Jordan Camden (Carter)
Relocating To Arizona From Bremerton, Washington
Summary
Seasoned Forensic Mental Health Professional with over 5 years of experience working with justice-involved individuals across correctional, court, and community systems. Specializes in case coordination, resource navigation, and cross-system collaboration to enhance treatment engagement and reduce recidivism. Collaborates effectively with defense and prosecuting attorneys and mental health providers to support diversion, competency restoration, and community reintegration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Forensic Navigator
Department of Social and Health Services
Bremerton
2024.03 - Current
- Conducted interviews with incarcerated individuals to assess outpatient competency restoration suitability and support ongoing service engagement.
- Acted as liaison between courts, defense and prosecuting attorneys, and behavioral health providers to coordinate care for justice-involved individuals.
- Monitored compliance with court-ordered conditions and provided progress updates to the courts to ensure accountability.
- Identified barriers to treatment and connected clients with community resources to enhance stability and reduce recidivism.
- Provides crisis intervention as needed and coordinates with the appropriate authorities to ensure continuity of care.
- Complete timely documentation including client and attorney interactions, treatment summaries, caseload data entry, progress notes, and discharge planning.
- Delivered testimony in court to support case proceedings.
Psychology Associate
Department of Corrections
Gig Harbor
2023.05 - 2024.03
- Conducted psychological assessments for inmate populations in correctional facilities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans, identify barriers, and provide comprehensive mental health treatment on an inpatient level of care.
- Documented clinical and behavioral observations promptly to support ongoing treatment planning.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions utilizing evidence based treatment modalities to address mental health symptoms and goals.
- Co-facilitated residential substance abuse treatment groups to enhance recovery outcomes for participants.
- Monitored inmate behavior and communicated significant changes to clinical staff and corrections officers to ensure safety and effective interventions.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate clinical records in compliance standards.
Masters Level Therapist
Kitsap Mental Health Services
Bremerton
2021.12 - 2023.05
- Conducted psychosocial assessments and mental status exams to identify chemical dependency and other client needs, facilitating targeted interventions.
- Formulate 5 axis DSM-IV diagnoses, determined appropriate level of care, provided referrals, coordinated care and treatment with multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience working with clients to develop measurable treatment goals, documented all encounters.
- Provided individual and group therapy utilizing evidence based treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and trauma informed care to various populations.
- Collaborated with clients to enhance quality of life, resilience, and coping skills, empowering them to manage mental health symptoms and overcome challenges.
Offender Reentry Community Support Specialist
Kitsap Mental Health Services
Bremerton
2021.06 - 2023.05
- Coordinated reentry services for individuals transitioning from incarceration to community, enhancing their successful reintegration.
- Collaborated with the courts, correctional staff, residential treatment facilities and other community partners to ensure continuity of care and reduce recidivism.
- Developed individualized reentry plans based on client needs and resources, facilitating effective transitions and discharge.
- Monitored client progress, adjusted support strategies, updated treatment goals, maintained accurate notes to ensure comprehensive support.
- Provided Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused therapy to clients.
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ2021-12
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
University of Hawaii
Kapolei, HI2019-12
Skills
- Multidisciplinary treatment team and justice system collaboration
- Case management & resource navigation
- Crisis intervention & stabilization
- Treatment planning
- Evidence based treatment
- Behavioral assessment
- Risk assessment
- Continuity of care
- Reentry planning
- Documentation and court reporting
- Compliance monitoring & testimony
Timeline
Forensic Navigator
Department of Social and Health Services
2024.03 - Current
Psychology Associate
Department of Corrections
2023.05 - 2024.03
Masters Level Therapist
Kitsap Mental Health Services
2021.12 - 2023.05
Offender Reentry Community Support Specialist
Kitsap Mental Health Services
2021.06 - 2023.05
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
University of Hawaii