Jennifer Cambron
Whittier
Summary
Mental health professional with strong foundation in therapeutic practices, crisis intervention, and patient advocacy. Consistently strives for positive outcomes through team collaboration, adaptability, and empathetic communication. Adept at managing diverse caseloads, maintaining confidentiality, and supporting colleagues in dynamic environments. Reliable and focused on delivering impactful mental health services.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Associate Therapist
Discovery Mood and Anxiety Program
12.2021 - Current
- Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans, addressing specific needs and goals for recovery.
- Promoted client self-advocacy by teaching coping skills and empowering individuals in their recovery journey.
- Educated patients and their families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and available resources to support ongoing recovery.
- Conducted group therapy sessions to facilitate open communication, peer support, social skills and personal growth among patients.
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed, intervening promptly to address immediate safety concerns and connecting individuals with appropriate care.
- Coordinated closely with psychiatrists to manage medication administration, monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed.
- Provided necessary resources for families and caregivers, fostering a supportive environment for patients'' continued progress.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Developed creative therapeutic approaches to address unique client challenges and promote lasting change.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Facilitated multi-family groups and family program
- Communicated with the Utilization Review Department and Business Department regarding authorization and payment.
Senior Social Worker
Orange County Children and Family Services
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Promoted family reunification through effective case management and advocacy efforts.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create holistic care plans addressing physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of clients.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and provide personalized support for families in need.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Inform private attorneys, public defenders and county council regarding child, welfare codes, and regulations and explain recommendations
- Comply with and implement specific court orders related to the presentation and disposition of cases which may include detailed research and notification of missing parents.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Child And Adolescent Development
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05-2011
Skills
- Psychosocial assessments
- Community resource coordination
- Development of relapse prevention plans
- Suicide prevention
- Commitment to ethical standards
- Individual counseling
- Treatment Planning
- Clinical documentation
- Crisis intervention
- Comprehensive discharge management
- Leading therapeutic groups
- CPR/AED
Timeline
Mental Health Associate Therapist
Discovery Mood and Anxiety Program
12.2021 - Current
Senior Social Worker
Orange County Children and Family Services
10.2018 - 07.2019
Master of Social Work -
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Science - Child And Adolescent Development
California State University, Fullerton
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