Steven Jacobs, LSW
INDIANAPOLIS,IN
Summary
Motivated student currently enrolled in IUPUI's School of Social Work Graduate Program while working in the medical industry. Possess hands-on professional experience in law and forensic medicine.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
Cummins Behavioral Health Systems
Crawfordsville, IN
09.2023 - Current
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Implemented time management strategies to ensure full caseloads were effectively managed, maintaining high-quality care for all clients.
- Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress and connecting them with necessary resources.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through ongoing research, training, and participation in industry conferences and workshops.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to help clients recognize personal barriers to change and identify actionable steps towards improvement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
- Developed creative therapeutic approaches to address unique client challenges and promote lasting change.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
Physician Assistant
Dr. Celestine DeTrana M.D.
Indianapolis, United States
01.2020 - Current
- Assessed and managed patient care follow-up plans
- Documented full medical histories, treatment progress and evaluation data
- Ordered, interpreted and reviewed psychiatric and forensic testing
- Obtained and coordinated medical history of incoming patients for psychiatric practice
- Maintained accurate records and reports regarding patients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information
- Monitored patients on mental health medications and adjusted prescriptions as needed to control symptoms
- Developed rapport with patients, listening closely and empathizing with situation
- Organized material to research and complete psychiatric forensic reports
Legal Assistant
Landwerlen & Rothkopf, LLP
INDIANAPOLIS, United States
06.2014 - Current
- Assisted litigation attorneys with research, depositions, trial preparation, discovery and document drafts for court submittal
- Investigated facts and law of cases, using pertinent sources to determine causes of action and to prepare cases
- Prepared interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production of documents and requests for examination or inspection
- Wrote and filed pleadings with courts on schedule to maximize case success
- Compiled documentation, ensuring accuracy and detail for legal briefs, responses to opposing counsel, motions to court and trial exhibits
- Provided administrative support and research for civil litigation and civil proceedings
- Generated correspondence and reports using MS Word
- Performed administrative tasks, including revising and finalizing letters, briefs and memos
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed all firm administrative matters
Social Work Intern
Cummins Behavioral Health Systems
Crawfordsville, IN
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks and maintaining timely communication with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering supportive environments for open communication and personal growth.
- Improved client outcomes by developing and implementing individualized service plans.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to address diverse client needs including mental health, addiction, trauma, and family dynamics.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and develop appropriate interventions.
- Maintained detailed case notes, documenting progress towards goals and critical incidents for accurate reporting.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by establishing trust and maintaining open lines of communication throughout the internship experience.
- Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to persons in need.
- Represented organization within local communities to provide advocacy services to clients and establish relationships with other organizations.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
Social Work Intern
Jewish Federation Of Greater Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Completed home wellness checks under licensed social worker supervision to verify client well-being in healthy and stable environment.
- Assisted with management of Jewish Family Service's food pantry "Popsie's Food Pantry" receiving, assembling and distributing orders
- Worked one-on-one with members of the Holocaust Survivor population, performing home visits, assistance with housing transitions, legal support, financial organization, transportation and technological support
- Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
Legal Assistant
Sandy L. Bryant, Attorney At Law
Indianapolis, IN
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates
- Provided administrative support and research for civil litigation and civil proceedings
- Prepared for trials by conducting legal research and drafting pleadings
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes
- Answered telephone and coordinated meetings and conferences
- Compiled documentation, ensuring accuracy and detail for legal briefs, responses to opposing counsel, motions to court and trial exhibits
- Created interrogatory documents and requests for admissions, document productions, examinations and inspections
- Conferred with new clients and maintained communication to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation
Congressional Intern
Congressman André Carson
Indianapolis, IN
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Greeted and welcomed constituents and guests at office, offering immediate assistance and liaising between upper office staff and general public
- Performed administrative duties such as answering phones, distributing mail and updating databases
- Responded to citizens' complaints and requests for information and services
- Used public gatherings, community events and direct relations to keep constituents happy and informed
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, INBachelor of Arts - General Studies
IUPUI
Indianapolis, IN05.2017
Skills
- One-on-one sessions
- Treatment Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- CBT Techniques
- Play therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Group therapy facilitation
- Psychoeducation
- Electronic Charting
- Efficient under pressure
- Intervention Planning
- Referral Coordination
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Excellent Communication Skills
- EMDR
- Writing and editing
- Legal research
- Active Listening
- Cultural Competence
- Fluent in legal terminology
- Exceptional phone etiquette
- QuickBooks Pro
- Microsoft Office
- Document filing
- Scheduling/Planning
- Billing Statements
- Reporting and documentation
- Administrative support
- Organizational Efficiency
- Administrative Assistance
- Document preparation
- Case management
- Correspondence
- Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology
Timeline
Therapist
Cummins Behavioral Health Systems
09.2023 - Current
Social Work Intern
Cummins Behavioral Health Systems
01.2023 - 08.2023
Social Work Intern
Jewish Federation Of Greater Indianapolis
01.2022 - 05.2022
Physician Assistant
Dr. Celestine DeTrana M.D.
01.2020 - Current
Legal Assistant
Sandy L. Bryant, Attorney At Law
08.2017 - 01.2020
Congressional Intern
Congressman André Carson
05.2016 - 08.2016
Legal Assistant
Landwerlen & Rothkopf, LLP
06.2014 - Current
Master of Science - Social Work
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
IUPUI