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Jennifer McAllister

Bridgewater,MA

Summary

Mental health clinician with over 8 years of experience in the field. Collaborative leader dedicated to partnering with direct reports as well as other managers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Proficient in best practices, adept at diagnosing and treatment planning. Possesses outstanding organizational and communication skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Therapy

Aster Mental Health, LLC
05.2022 - Current
  • Build and maintain caseload of approximately 45 clients to meet utilization standard of 35 billable clinical hours per week
  • Complete intake assessments, assign appropriate diagnoses, identify treatment goals in a collaborative manner with clients
  • Manage team of clinicians to include tracking and reviewing performance, time off requests, and compliance with company policies and standards
  • Provide individual administrative and clinical supervision for practice clinicians
  • Facilitate monthly peer supervision for practice clinicians

Sex Offender Treatment Program Treatment Team Lead

WellPath
10.2019 - 04.2022
  • Facilitated sex offender group therapy, including processing personal treatment objectives for members of the group and addressing current stressors in residents’ lives
  • Taught psychoeducation classes to residents to increase understanding of pathways to offending and reduce the risk of recidivism
  • Maintained clinical records in accordance with Department of Correction and company standards, including group progress notes, Annual Treatment Reviews, Care/Treatment Plans, and incident reports
  • Presented clinical opinion of residents’ progress in treatment to the Community Access Board to assist in the determination of residents’ risk of recidivism
  • Provided administrative and clinical supervision in both individual and group settings

Staff Clinician; New Hire Mentor

South Bay Community Services
08.2017 - 10.2019
  • Completed intake interviews, assigned diagnoses, identified and assessed client needs to ensure that necessary services were being provided
  • Developed and maintained clinical records including treatment plans, progress notes, and termination summaries according to company standards
  • Built and maintained a caseload of 35-45 clients to meet efficiency standard of 20 billable clinical hours per week
  • Mentored new hires, facilitated confidence in their clinical skills and ability to maintain clinical records, tracked their progress and communicated areas of strength and need to new hire supervisor

Education

Master of Science - Counseling Psychology

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology; Graphic Design

Stonehill College
North Easton, MA

Skills

  • Policy Implementation
  • Business Development
  • Staff Development
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Time Management
  • Staff Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Effective Communication
  • Records Management
  • Empathy and Compassion
  • Professional Development
  • Clinical Assessment

Certification

  • LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor MA #12752

Timeline

Manager, Therapy

Aster Mental Health, LLC
05.2022 - Current

Sex Offender Treatment Program Treatment Team Lead

WellPath
10.2019 - 04.2022

Staff Clinician; New Hire Mentor

South Bay Community Services
08.2017 - 10.2019

Master of Science - Counseling Psychology

Northeastern University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology; Graphic Design

Stonehill College
Jennifer McAllister