JAMELIA TURNER
Concord
Summary
Dedicated behavioral health and social services professional with extensive experience supporting transition-age youth, adolescents, and dual-diagnosis populations. Strong background in trauma-informed care, harm-reduction, independent living skills training, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Known for building trust, maintaining safety, and helping clients increase stability and self-sufficiency. Currently completing graduate studies in Maharishi Ayurveda & Integrative Medicine.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
TAY Case Manager / On-Site Monitor
Uplift Family Services / Pacific Clinics
Concord, CA, USA
10.2017 - Current
- Conduct assessments of client strengths, needs, and risks.
- Develop and implement strength-based service plans.
- Provide in-home and community-based support to build rapport and engagement.
- Teach independent living skills including budgeting, communication, education/work readiness, home care, nutrition, and obtaining vital records.
- Monitor housing conditions for safety and cleanliness; provide after-hours on-site support.
- Collaborate with clinicians, social workers, attorneys, CASAs, and supportive adults.
Resource Counselor (On-Call)
Homeward Bound of Marin
San Rafael, CA, USA
11.2013 - 12.2017
- Supported dual-diagnosis individuals through relapse and recovery.
- Assisted with homelessness-reduction and health-improvement programs.
- Taught independent living skills to promote long-term stability.
Assistant Manager & Shelter Staff
Youth Engagement Advocacy Housing (YEAH!)
Berkeley, CA, USA
10.2013 - 12.2017
- Provided harm-reduction-based mental health and substance use support.
- Supervised adolescent clients to maintain safety.
- Facilitated counseling, interventions, and family conferences.
- Supported youth in recreational, educational, and school activities.
Medical Assistant
Whiting & Whiting, Inc.
Orinda, CA, USA
12.2006 - 05.2014
- Performed patient intake, vitals, and diagnostic testing.
- Managed scheduling, chart preparation, and patient communication.
- Trained file clerks and maintained office operations.
- Organized and maintained patient records.
Education
Master of Science - Maharishi Ayurveda & Integrative Medicine
Maharishi International University
Fairfield, IA12-2027
Graduate Coursework - Juvenile Justice & Human Behavior
National University
Pleasanton, CABachelor of Science - Psychology, Child/Adolescent Development
Saint Mary’s College of California
Moraga, CASkills
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Harm-Reduction
- Dual-Diagnosis Support
- Independent Living Skills
- Case Management
- Safety Monitoring
- Collaboration
- Mental Health & Suicide Awareness
- Writing & Editing
- Holistic/Alternative Healing
- Documentation and reporting
- Client advocacy
Timeline
TAY Case Manager / On-Site Monitor
Uplift Family Services / Pacific Clinics
10.2017 - Current
Resource Counselor (On-Call)
Homeward Bound of Marin
11.2013 - 12.2017
Assistant Manager & Shelter Staff
Youth Engagement Advocacy Housing (YEAH!)
10.2013 - 12.2017
Medical Assistant
Whiting & Whiting, Inc.
12.2006 - 05.2014
Master of Science - Maharishi Ayurveda & Integrative Medicine
Maharishi International University
Graduate Coursework - Juvenile Justice & Human Behavior
National University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Child/Adolescent Development
Saint Mary’s College of California
Publications
Trauma, Tattoos, and Trees: An Unflinching Look at Suicide, Author, 2022