JORDAN SCOTT
Oakland,TN
Summary
Compassionate Counselor with extensive knowledge of foundational counseling principles and practices. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans, and developing important skills. Committed to creating a safe, supportive environment for all participants.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
Memphis Family Connection Center
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitates individual and group counseling sessions for kids and adults. Preferred theoretical orientations include Child Centered Play Therapy, Art Therapy, CBT, and TBRI.
- Develops individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Displays sensitivity to cultural needs of clients and families served.
- Designs safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Assists in family care planning for kids & families in adoptive & foster care.
- Provides psychoeducation on mental health topics and resources to clients (and their parents, when necessary).
Counseling Intern
Lakeside Behavioral Health System
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Co-lead counseling group for adults who have experienced trauma.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Provided psychoeducation to group members on coping skills, including somatic breath-work, gratitude, thought-stopping, and progressive muscle relaxation.
Equipment Specialist
IMC Companies
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Coordinated drayage for Nike, Amazon, & Home Depot for the East region
- Collaborated with customer service teams across vendors to ensure orders were correct and on time.
Marketing & Events Manager
Sweet LaLa's Bakery
09.2017 - 09.2022
- Successfully increased bakery sales and revenue through effective marketing strategies, product reorganization, and staff training
- Worked directly with clients to ensure that every detail was captured and executed.
- Managed all social media platforms and campaigns, gaining thousands of followers over my tenure.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
The Townsend Institute At Concordia University
Irvine, CA08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality And Resort Management
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05.2012
Skills
- ICANSTART Treatment planning and holistic case conceptualization
- Trauma informed and TBRI trained
- Adolescent Counseling using play therapy & art therapy
- Empathy and Attunement
- Building rapport
- Office Administration
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association
Additional Information
I have been in my own therapeutic process since 2015, including individual therapy, group therapy, and personal recovery work. I attempt to bring my own experience, strength, and hope into sessions with my clients.
Timeline
Counselor
Memphis Family Connection Center
08.2023 - Current
Counseling Intern
Lakeside Behavioral Health System
01.2023 - 07.2023
Equipment Specialist
IMC Companies
09.2022 - 10.2023
Marketing & Events Manager
Sweet LaLa's Bakery
09.2017 - 09.2022
Master of Arts - Counseling
The Townsend Institute At Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality And Resort Management
University of Memphis
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