Experience

Community Child Guidance Clinic

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  Manchester, CT



University of Connecticut

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Aug 2014 - Present

  Hartford, Connecticut Adjunct professor on both the Hartford and Storrs campus teaching undergraduate classes in Human Development and Family Studies.



Jamie Bellenoit, PhD, LMFT, LLC

• Marriage and Family Therapist

  • Feb 2013 - Present

  West Hartford, CT • Specialized in individual, couples and family counseling. • Focused on underlying causes of individual diagnoses, as well as couples and family conflict resolution. • Used goal setting, behavioral modification and multiple interventions, combined with outcomes analysis to measure the effectiveness of therapy.



Adelbrook Behavioral and Developmental Services

• Clinical Consultant

  • Apr 2014 - Oct 2015

  new england regional • Work with youths and young adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members from initial assessment through treatment planning and discharge. • Use patient-driven data outcomes as a baseline for treatment plan evaluation and modification. • Interface with DCF and DDS, and bring out-of-state youths back to Connecticut in a clinically responsible manner.



Adelbrook Behavioral and Developmental Services

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Jul 2008 - Mar 2013

  Cromwell, CT • Oversaw key operational functions including recruitment, hiring, organizational design, human resources, marketing, outreach, program development, finance, and records management. • Oversaw and performed client/resident assessments and treatment planning. • Ensured strict compliance with DCF, COA and PNMI standards. • Led community outreach initiatives to increase awareness of our services. • Partnered with community agencies to assess the behavioral needs of individuals and… Show more • Oversaw key operational functions including recruitment, hiring, organizational design, human resources, marketing, outreach, program development, finance, and records management. • Oversaw and performed client/resident assessments and treatment planning. • Ensured strict compliance with DCF, COA and PNMI standards. • Led community outreach initiatives to increase awareness of our services. • Partnered with community agencies to assess the behavioral needs of individuals and families, linking program development to identified trends. • Coached, mentored and developed a staff of clinicians, program coordinator and therapeutic recreational specialists. • Used clinical outcomes to take a proactive versus reactive response to improved treatment plans and continuous quality initiatives. Show less



University of Connecticut

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • May 2005 - May 2009

  Solo taught a summer intensive class Human Development and Family Studies-Family Interactional Processes to undergraduate Family Studies students Solo taught Human Development and Family Studies-Introduction to Counseling to Junior & Senior UCONN Students Taught a writing intensive “Capstone” seminar with senior undergraduate students in the Individualized Major Program Worked as part of a team in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program Advised both Pre-Individualized Major and… Show more Solo taught a summer intensive class Human Development and Family Studies-Family Interactional Processes to undergraduate Family Studies students Solo taught Human Development and Family Studies-Introduction to Counseling to Junior & Senior UCONN Students Taught a writing intensive “Capstone” seminar with senior undergraduate students in the Individualized Major Program Worked as part of a team in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program Advised both Pre-Individualized Major and Current Individualized Major students for respective majors Organized and maintained database with student information for program Participated as a member of the admissions committee to determine acceptance for prospective students Set criteria for admission into the program

• Graduate Assistant

  • Sep 2004 - May 2009

  Taught a writing intensive "Capstone" seminar with senior undergraduate students in the Individualized Major Program Worked as part of a team in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program Advised both Pre-Individualized Major and Current Individualized Major students for respective majors Organized and maintained database with student information for program Participated as a member of the admissions committee to determine acceptance for prospective students Set criteria… Show more Taught a writing intensive "Capstone" seminar with senior undergraduate students in the Individualized Major Program Worked as part of a team in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program Advised both Pre-Individualized Major and Current Individualized Major students for respective majors Organized and maintained database with student information for program Participated as a member of the admissions committee to determine acceptance for prospective students Set criteria for admission into the program

• Special Teaching Assignment

  • Oct 2006 - May 2008

  Solo taught Human Development and Family Studies-Introduction to Counseling to Junior & Senior UCONN Students



Griswold Behavioral Health Center

• Clinical Therapist

  • May 2007 - Jun 2008

• Marriage and Family Therapist

  • May 2007 - Jun 2008

  • Clinical therapist counseled individuals, couples, and families • Facilitated clinical trial of couples therapy related to collection of dissertation data • Participated in individual and group supervision sessions each week



University of Connecticut Cooperative

• Parent Educator

  • Jan 2006 - May 2008

  Facilitated court-mandated parent education classes for parents who were divorcing, separating, or changing custody



Humphrey Center for Marital and Family Therapy

• Clinical therapist

  • Sep 2004 - May 2007

  counseled individuals, couples, and families Facilitated clinical trial of couples therapy related to collection of dissertation data Participated in individual and group supervision sessions each week



Brightside Home for Families and Children

• Counselor/Certified Lifeguard

  • May 1998 - May 2006

  Supervised/directed aquatic activities for a group of 100 children and adolescents who have been physically, sexually, or emotionally abused Facilitated and participated in spiritual development, anger management, therapeutic recreation and community service groups with the Sexually Abusive Youth Program: Phases I & II Utilized the Pathways Curriculum in conjunction with clinicians, therapists, teachers, and other counselors to help prepare clients for departure



Mount Tom Mental Health Center

• Marriage and Family Therapist

  • May 2004 - Dec 2004

  Conducted therapy with individuals, couples, and families Participated in weekly group and individual supervision sessions Conducted substance abuse treatment with groups, individuals, couples, and families



Hofstra University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical therapist

  • Sep 2003 - Jun 2004

  Clinical Therapist counseled individuals, couples, and families Coordinated and conducted adolescent/adult anger management groups and parenting skills groups Participated in weekly group and individual supervision sessions



Saltzman Community Services Center

• AAMFT Supervisor

  • Sep 2003 - May 2004

  in-Training program conducting team therapy with Masters students in MFT Program Participated in individual and group supervision sessions each week



Nassau Counseling, Inc

• Clinical Therapist

  • Sep 2002 - Sep 2003

  Conducted therapy with individuals, couples, and families Designed and implemented several groups including anger management, substance abuse, and health groups Participated in weekly group and individual supervision sessions



St. Mary's Home for Children

• Clinical Therapist

  • Sep 2002 - May 2003

  Conducted weekly individual and family therapy with adolescent clients residing at St. Mary's Facilitated problem substance abusers group



Hofstra University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Assistant

  • Sep 2001 - May 2003

  Counseled incoming students on course selection Interviewed prospective students for admission to university Organized and maintained over 5000 applications for admission



Bradley Hospital

• Mentor

  • Sep 1999 - May 2001

  Served in a residential setting for ages 7-15 with children who are victims of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse Served as a visiting resource for physically and sexually abused pre-adolescent girl



Habitat for Humanity International

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Construction Worker

  • Mar 1999 - May 2001

  Served as part of a team during spring break to help construct housing for underprivileged families Selected to serve as team leader for group of 10 students traveling to various regions of the country Served as chairperson of entire organization during senior year



Hasbro Children's Hospital

• Child Life Specialist/ER Volunteer

  • Jan 1998 - May 2001

  Assisted physicians and staff in teaching adolescents about specific surgeries or treatments using developmentally appropriate techniques Coordinated and participated in various activities to encourage ventilation of feelings by patients in the adolescent unit



St. Mary's Home for Children

• Tutor/Mentor

  • Sep 1997 - May 1998

  Tutored students of all ages in varying academic subjects Provided encouragement and mentoring for severely abused and neglected children