Valerie Jenkins
Jackson,MS
Summary
Dynamic Mental Health Therapist with extensive experience at Better Help Therapy, specializing in crisis intervention and psychosocial assessments. Proven ability to foster client relationships and implement effective treatment plans, enhancing coping mechanisms and behavior modification. Skilled in group therapy and motivated by a commitment to client success and well-being.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Better Help Therapy
02.2024 - Current
- Performed psychosocial assessment of new residents to determine the level of services needed and collaborated with other staff to set a personalized care plan
- Conducted individual and couples’ therapy
- Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification
Mental Health Therapist
Sincere Home Care
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Conduct individual therapy sessions with clients who have schizophrenia and bipolar disorders
- Evaluate and provided treatment planning and crisis intervention for those with mental illnesses
- Provide psychosocial assessments and psychotherapy services
- Participate in frequent training and mentoring sessions with experienced staff
- Perform case management notes on all clients
Social Work Assistant
Jefferson County Partial Hospitalization
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for vulnerable adults
- Evaluated and provided treatment planning and crisis intervention for those with mental illnesses
- Provided psychosocial assessments and psychotherapy services
- Participated in frequent training and mentoring sessions with experienced staff
Community Service Worker
Rosemount Community Services
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: Non-Profit Organization
- Provided food services to the community.
- Facilitated group therapy to substance use clients.
- Facilitated group Bible study to the community
- Non-Profit Organization
Social Work Assistant
Henley-Young Patton Juvenile Justice Center
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Performed psychosocial assessment of new residents to determine the level of services needed and collaborated with other staff to set a personalized care plan
Social Work Assistant
St. Dominic Health Systems
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted homeless clients with procuring mental health support and other various community resources.
- Practiced cognitive behavioral therapy motivational enhancement in a group setting.
- Performed psychosocial assessments and documented casework.
- Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Helped social worker with teaching clients appropriate conduct using behavior modification and stress management techniques.
- Composed or prepared correspondence, case notes, and narratives with computer-based applications.
- Implemented and formulated tailored treatment plans with needs evaluation and patient psychosocial functioning.
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist
Lilly Pad Home Health/Behavioral, Health
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Provide psychosocial and psychiatric rehabilitation services to clients
- Helps clients adjust to their social environment by accessing current situation and level of functionality
- Monitor clients' progress and help them achieve their goals
- Provide individual/group therapy
- Provide a treatment plan that helps the client learn skill sets needed for independent living.
- Provide assistance in job training, housing, family support
Mental Health Counselor
Family First Counseling Group
08.2011 - 06.2017
- Provided crisis intervention and support to help foster a safe space for clients to express their feelings and to discuss the major events of their lives.
- Counseled clients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and/or making changes.
- Counseled individuals or groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, or personal needs.
- Conducted special ceremonies, such as weddings, funerals, or confirmations.
- Referred people to community support services, psychologists, and/or doctors as needed.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
PennWest Edinboro University
12.2023
Ph.D. - Christian Counseling
New Foundation Theological Seminary
05.2018
Masters of Science - Professional Counseling
Grand Canyon University
11.2011
Skills
- Group Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Case Management
- Substance Use Therapy
- Crisis Intervention
- Active Listening Methods
- Reporting & Documentation
- Client Relations & Communications
- Team collaboration skill
- Psychosocial assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Group therapy
- Behavior modification
- Case management
- Motivational interviewing
- Patient documentation
- Conflict resolution
- Treatment planning
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker, Illinois, #150.113070
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Rhode Island, #CSW03593
- National Provider Identification Number, 1366874075
Volunteer Experience
Community Service Worker, Rosemount Community Services, 03/01/23, 08/31/23, Provided food services to the community., Facilitated group therapy to substance use clients., Facilitated group Bible study to the community
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Sincere Home Care
03.2024 - 06.2024
Mental Health Therapist
Better Help Therapy
02.2024 - Current
Social Work Assistant
Jefferson County Partial Hospitalization
03.2023 - 08.2023
Community Service Worker
Rosemount Community Services
03.2023 - 08.2023
Social Work Assistant
Henley-Young Patton Juvenile Justice Center
01.2023 - 03.2023
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist
Lilly Pad Home Health/Behavioral, Health
08.2021 - 12.2021
Social Work Assistant
St. Dominic Health Systems
06.2021 - 05.2022
Mental Health Counselor
Family First Counseling Group
08.2011 - 06.2017
Masters of Social Work -
PennWest Edinboro University
Ph.D. - Christian Counseling
New Foundation Theological Seminary
Masters of Science - Professional Counseling
Grand Canyon University
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