Lori Jones
Saint Louis,MO
Summary
Motivated, competent and supportive Therapist with over five years of experience with helping clients to identify and overcome social and emotional challenges. Flexible clinician comfortable administering individual, family and group therapy sessions. Leadership qualities with availability to support other staff when needed.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
Youth In Need
01.2022 - Current
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained client confidentiality and detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress. Also, provided appropriate referrals to clients and families.
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
- Provided individual, group and family therapy sessions to clients as needed.
Lead Case Manager
Community Action Agency Of St. Louis
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Lead case manager for the department and provided support for four case managers in the department.
- Provided supervision for two intern students.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure consistency in case management practices throughout the team.
Residential Treatment Counselor
Queen Of Peace
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Implemented creative interventions to engage resistant clients in the therapeutic process successfully.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment within the residential facility, monitoring client behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups for skill-building, promoting healthy coping mechanisms among clients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, adhering to confidentiality standards set by HIPAA regulations.
- Provided support and supervision for the evening staff.
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO05.2011
Skills
- Building rapport
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavior Modification
- Family therapy
- Client Confidentiality
- Community Education
- Client Relations
Timeline
Therapist
Youth In Need
01.2022 - Current
Lead Case Manager
Community Action Agency Of St. Louis
02.2019 - 01.2022
Residential Treatment Counselor
Queen Of Peace
04.2018 - 02.2019
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
Lindenwood University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Lindenwood University
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