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Jordan Redmond

Albuquerque,NM

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Service Coordinator/ Developmental Specialist II

Focus Program- University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
10.2022 - Current
  • Case managed 20-30 families, adhering to New Mexico FIT timelines, CARA plans, and CYFD regulations.
  • Conducted multidisciplinary assessments (IDA-2, MCHAT, APES-3, ASQ-3, HELP) for developmental needs and eligibility.
  • Took on additional duties for program quality assurance and auditing.
  • Applied Environmental Risk Assessments (ERA) to address at-risk family needs, including substance use, felony backgrounds, mental health issues, adoption/foster care, and economic insecurities. Referred families to appropriate community resources and educated parents on available resources, such as special education, recreational activities, neuropsychological assessments, housing, employment, child-care assistance, and substance use treatments.
  • Developed and coordinated individualized service plans, providing education and strategies for gross motor, fine motor, cognitive, self-help, social, and emotional development. Regularly coached parents at home and collaborated with teachers on consistent intervention strategies.
  • Collaborated with medical, mental health, and educational professionals (e.g., occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, teachers, social workers, nurses, and doctors) to support clients as a care advocate during medical appointments (e.g., swallow studies, cerebral palsy clinics, cleft clinics, neuropsychological assessments, and well-child checks).
  • Attended professional development trainings in family services, ASD, FASD, hearing impairments, feeding challenges, speech-language development, Sensory processing disorder and other learning disabilities.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

The Treehouse
Albuquerque, NM
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Conducted intake interviews to gather client backgrounds and concerns, assessing their mental health needs to develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Administered assessments (GAD-7, PHQ-9, PHQ-A, ACEs, DAST) and diagnosed mental health issues per DSM-5 criteria.
  • Provided comprehensive case management by linking clients to community resources and external providers. Coordinated care with primary care physicians and specialists, facilitating referrals for neuropsychological evaluations, IEP support, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology to ensure effective collaborative care.
  • Stayed current on counseling techniques by attending workshops and training on neurodiversity, developmental play therapy, Jungian play therapy, Adlerian play therapy, filial play therapy, child-centered play therapy, experiential play therapy, psychodrama, and sandtray therapy.
  • Conducted family, play, individual, and group counseling sessions, maintaining secure patient histories and progress notes. Encouraged family involvement through psychoeducational sessions on mental health issues, coping strategies, and behavioral interventions.
  • Created and facilitated group therapy sessions titled "Mothering from the Inside Out," focusing on attachment and parenting.
  • Implemented crisis intervention techniques for clients in acute distress or suicidal ideation, including risk assessments and safety planning, and harm reduction strategies.
  • Participated in weekly reflective supervision meetings with licensed mental health counselors for case management and feedback, and received various agency awards for advocacy, teamwork, and case management.

Clinical Mental Health Practicum Intern

The Manzanita Counseling Training Clinic
Albuquerque, NM
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Conducted intake, biopsychosocial, and termination assessments using PHQ-9, GAD-7, and ACEs.
  • Performed Columbia Risk Assessments for at-risk clients and developed collaborative safety plans.
  • Utilized DSM-5 for diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Consulted on client circumstance and reported to necessary authorities (CYFD) in regards to client welfare.
  • Developed and maintained treatment plans incorporating CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and person-centered approaches.
  • Provided referrals for neuropsychological assessments, career services, educational development, and mental health resources.
  • Maintained client records and case management task.

Advanced Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT)

Autism Spectrum Therapies
Albuquerque, NM
04.2021 - 10.2022
  • Used evidence-based practices and assessments, including The Denver Assessment tool with BCBAs, to guide treatment planning decisions, optimize developmentally appropriate care, and enhance client outcomes.
  • Served as a peer supervisor for BCATs and RPTs, ensuring adherence to ABA strategies, client care, and professional development.
  • Provided home visiting support for behavioral and developmental challenges, such as working with families to implement behavior intervention plans and coaching parents on positive reinforcement techniques. Assisted schools by collaborating with teachers to develop and integrate positive behavioral supports, like tailored behavior management strategies.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including speech and occupational therapists and teachers, for consistent interventions.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, treatment goals, and session notes, while monitoring progress through data collection and analysis.

Educator

Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health
Wilmington, NC
07.2017 - 08.2020
  • Collaboratively developed and adjusted Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
  • Conducted entry and exit developmental and educational assessments.
  • Collaborated with behavioral health team to ensure continuity of behavior management program across settings.
  • Fostered trusting relationships with children and their families to increase engagement.
  • Fostered strong relationships with staff across departments to improve team collaboration and patient outcomes through check-ins and morale activities.
  • Assisted in developing life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
  • Facilitated program planning initiatives, such as run/walk clubs, book clubs, art clubs, and achievement outings, to boost client engagement.
  • Provided educational feedback for multidisciplinary team meetings.

Education

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling -

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
07.2024

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Elementary Education -

North Carolina Wesleyan College
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
12.2015

Certification

  • Circle of Security Facilitator- 2024
  • Board Certified Behavior Technician (BCAT)- 2021
  • Developmental Specialist II- 2022
  • Play therapy- In progress to Registered Play therapist Certification.
  • Facilitating Attuned Interactions (FAN)- 2023
  • Zones of Regulation- 2019
  • Mental Health First Aid- 2024
  • Columbia Risk Assessment- 2022
  • Filial family therapy- 2024
  • Developmental play therapy- 2024
  • Object Relations play therapy- 2024
  • Adlerian play therapy- 2024
  • Jungian play therapy- 2024
  • Cognitive behavioral play therapy- 2024

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

The Treehouse
01.2024 - 07.2024

Clinical Mental Health Practicum Intern

The Manzanita Counseling Training Clinic
08.2023 - 12.2023

Family Service Coordinator/ Developmental Specialist II

Focus Program- University of New Mexico
10.2022 - Current

Advanced Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT)

Autism Spectrum Therapies
04.2021 - 10.2022

Educator

Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health
07.2017 - 08.2020

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling -

University of New Mexico

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Elementary Education -

North Carolina Wesleyan College

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