JORDAN SKEENS
Greenup,KY
Summary
Experienced mental health professional with strong foundation in therapeutic techniques and client-centered care. Adept at fostering collaborative environment to achieve optimal outcomes and seamlessly adapting to changing needs. Skilled in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and treatment planning, while maintaining high ethical standards and integrity. Reliable team player with focus on delivering impactful, results-driven support.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Therapist
Pathways, Inc.
Greenup, KY
06.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to develop individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote peer support and skill-building among participants.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care for clients' mental health needs.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting treatment strategies based on evolving needs and feedback.
- Provided crisis intervention services, effectively stabilizing high-risk situations in outpatient settings.
- Developed educational materials to enhance client understanding of therapeutic concepts and coping strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions, driving improvements in client outcomes and satisfaction rates.
- Maintained strong partnerships with referral sources through regular communication updates on patient progress and successful reintegration into the community posttreatment.
- Evaluated treatment progress by regularly reviewing client goals, adjusting therapeutic strategies as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Prevented crisis situations by proactively monitoring client behaviors and implementing early intervention strategies when necessary.
- Documented client progress and maintained confidential records.
- Streamlined documentation processes while maintaining HIPAA compliance, ensuring accurate and timely record management.
- Advocated for client needs within the healthcare system to ensure equitable access to appropriate treatments and resources.
- Maintained records of each patient and kept up-to-date on progress.
Community Support Associate
Pathways, Inc.
Greenup, KY
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Facilitated community integration initiatives, enhancing access to resources and support services.
- Developed individualized support plans, ensuring alignment with client needs and goals.
- Coordinated outreach programs, engaging stakeholders to promote awareness of available services.
- Conducted regular assessments of client progress, adjusting strategies to optimize outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients in need.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to gather insights from clients, driving service improvements.
- Supported clients in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and productivity.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance service delivery outcomes for clients.
- Maintained detailed case notes, facilitating clear communication between team members and external agencies.
- Developed strong relationships with community members, fostering trust and open communication.
- Conducted thorough assessments of client needs, ensuring accurate identification of required support services.
VA Student Worker
Veterans Administration
Ironton, OH
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted in managing student databases and records for efficient tracking and reporting.
- Provided administrative support, ensuring timely completion of departmental tasks and communications.
- Collaborated with faculty to coordinate schedules and events, enhancing academic workflow.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Ambulance Dispatcher
Portsmouth Ambulance
Portsmouth, OH
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted in training new dispatchers on operational procedures and software utilization for improved efficiency.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of local geography and service routes to optimize response times.
- Collaborated with medical teams to address logistical challenges during high-pressure situations, ensuring effective patient care delivery.
- Managed radio communications effectively, maintaining clear channels for essential transmissions between field units and dispatch center.
- Resolved conflicts among available resources quickly under pressure, ensuring optimal allocation based on situational needs.
- Improved response times by efficiently prioritizing and dispatching emergency calls to appropriate units.
Senior Water Transportation Operator
United States Navy
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Commanded the navigation and steering of the Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat having determined appropriate speeds using charts, area plotting sheets, and compasses.
- Reviewed mission requirements and identified the appropriate equipment required to achieve organizational goals; collaborated with coworkers to plan missions before underways and evaluated the results after the mission’s completion
- Manned small boats and winches, performed minor repairs and maintenance to keep the vessels in full service and high performance to suit mission requirements of watercraft, and completed pre-and post-boat maintenance reports
- Towed and maneuvered vessels in harbors and open seas and communicated movements to passing vessels; operated close to other craft and waterborne structures
- Practiced and drilled for numerous wartime and peacetime emergencies that required an immediate response with 100% procedural accuracy
Personnel Specialist
United States Navy
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Assisted with the coordination and processing of personnel through administrative, transfer, discipline, and medical transition pipelines who could not personally manage those duties themselves due to being located outside the country.
- Supported incoming and outgoing personnel with transferring and separation issues while their ships were underway
- Demonstrated personable interaction by welcoming office visitors and alerted the staff of scheduled appointments as the individuals arrived
- Facilitated communication in response to emails and other correspondences; coordinated travel arrangements which included booking airfare, hotel, and ground transportation
- Oversaw the onboarding and training for the new support staff to ensure a clear understanding of the organizations standard processes and procedures
Boat Team Member
United States Navy
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Trained deck division personnel in maintenance duties aboard the organization’s ships to include the upkeep of the ship’s external structure, marlinspike, painting, rigging, and deck equipment; inspected facility and grounds and picked up any trash.
- Learned new skills quickly and applied them to the daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity; learned to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators, and models
- Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control; mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness
Pharmacy Technician
Coal Grove Pharmacy
Coal Grove, OH
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Performed various pharmacy functions with a strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality; communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arranged consultations with the pharmacist.
- Solved customer problems in person or over the telephone by assisting with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating requested medical items
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete the processing of claims, resolve concerns and reconcile payments and receipts
- Entered and processed patient’s prescriptions into the internal system, counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures; counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity
- Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications; ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of customer needs
Education
Master of Science - Social Sciences
Ohio University- Southern
Ironton, OH12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Ohio University - Southern
Ironton, OH05-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Social Sciences
Ohio University- Southern
Ironton, OH12-2023
Skills
- Suicide risk assessment
- Case documentation
- Building client relationships
- Stress reduction techniques
- Clinical documentation
- Goal setting
- Motivational interviewing
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Individual therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Individual counseling
- Treatment Planning
Accomplishments
Founded a county‑based Veteran Outreach initiative to bridge gaps in services, expand access to critical resources, and strengthen support networks for local Veterans.
Certification
- Certified Social Worker License - Kentucky
SPECIALIZED MILITARY TRAINING
- Crew Served Weapons Operations and Maintenance
- Operations and Maintenance Management
- Boatswain Mate
- Cargo Handling
- Industrial Safety
- Small Boat Operations
- Supervision
- Basic Seamanship
- Personal Conditioning Health
Languages
English
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist
Pathways, Inc.
06.2025 - Current
Community Support Associate
Pathways, Inc.
02.2024 - 06.2025
VA Student Worker
Veterans Administration
04.2022 - 05.2024
Ambulance Dispatcher
Portsmouth Ambulance
08.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Water Transportation Operator
United States Navy
01.2014 - 01.2021
Personnel Specialist
United States Navy
01.2012 - 01.2014
Boat Team Member
United States Navy
01.2011 - 01.2012
Pharmacy Technician
Coal Grove Pharmacy
01.2008 - 01.2011
Master of Science - Social Sciences
Ohio University- Southern
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Ohio University - Southern
Associate of Applied Science - Social Sciences
Ohio University- Southern