Malia Mense-Jarrett

Conduct thorough mental health assessments in high pressure settings. Implement evidence based strategies for effective interventions and inmate support.

• Develop creative therapeutic approaches tailored to unique challenges of the correctional setting, improving inmate engagement and treatment outcomes
• Provides psychotherapy and other clinical and therapeutic services for a designated case load of individuals and groups with complex, intensive, or ongoing needs
• Complete and maintain accurate, confidential records of counseling sessions and inmate progress. Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards in connectional counseling.
• Collaborate with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services

• Managed a caseload of150+ clients
• Facilitated a32 week group program to rehabilitate criminal offenders
• Prioritized treatment plans to focus on mental health and substance abuse issues, ensuring monthly updates reflecting progress
• Conducted assessments that included mental health diagnosing as well as motivational interviewing
• Collaborated with psychiatrists
• Excellent ability to work one-on-one and in group sessions
• Taught employees of Corizon and KDOC Suicide Prevention class for annual training